“Immortal” (Anja Schneifer Remix) by Kiki [BPitch Control]
Acoustic percussion, dubby chord stabs, full and delicate melodies.  As always, Anja brings a tender feminine touch to the often male dominated underground house and minimal scene. Not to be missed!  Found at beatport.com

“Push” (Original Mix) by Audion [Spectral]
Loopy, analog, and unforgiving – “Push” will hypnotize the dance floor with swirling build after swirling build, tweaked-out acid riffs, and a relentless rhythm.  A deceptively peak time monster that will leave them screaming for more!  Found at beatport.com

“Identity” (Loko Remix) by Strahovski [Dirty Deluxe Records]
This is fairly straight ahead house with a techy edge, cut up vocals, and a funky Rhodes-type stab but it satisfies on many levels with enough movement in the breaks to keep feet moving and enough bounce in the rest to make it perfect for the middle of a set.  Found at beatport.com

– Robert LaFrance

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“What Is This?”(Original Mix) by Marc Romboy vs Smokin Jo [Dirt Crew]
The sound is warm and full. The swung synth chords give it a head bobbing, funky groove. The well placed jazzy sax sample, vocal cut ups and pitch downs make it perfect to get the floor moving early night. Found at beatport.com.

“Sizzled Sally” (Original Mix) by Mic Newman [murmur]
Bongo loops and bellowing bass form the foundation of Sizzled Sally. But, the recycled and regurgitated vocals make it memorable. The dubby piano break provides a careful counterpoint to the otherwise bumping ditty.  (not yet available)

“Radiated Future” (Original Mix) by Valmay [Blueprint]
As the name suggests, this is the aural description of a nuclear holocaust – dark, twisted, eerie.  But, the distorted and phased percussion, monster bass, and minor chord synth stabs are somehow irresistible. Paul Mac’s latest project, Valmay is strictly for late night warehouse scene. Found at Beatport.com.

– Robert LaFrance

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“Take Me”(D-Formation Remix) by Lance D [Mecha Recordings]
Every sound is selected with an expert ear; D-Formation turns in an utterly expressive, deeply moving track. It might sound best in the cavernous afterhours spots but its progressive leanings, striking vocal, and slow burning break – complete with a breathtaking key change – will fill any floor!  Found at beatport.com.

“The DJ” (Deetron Remix) by DJ Hell feat. P. Diddy [International Deejay Gigolo Recordings]
Deetron edits the outlandish P. Diddy vocals down to manageable chunks and serves up a “French Kiss” inspired epic remix that starts deep but quickly turns nasty with the addition of a never ending growling bassline. The mix meanders a bit in the end but Mr. Diddy specifically called for the long version. Found at beatport.com.

“Psycho Thrills” (Aniki’s Thrill Ride Remix) by Cicada [Critical Mass]
Yes, I know Electro is dead but don’t tell that to Cicada or Aniki. He takes the cheeky vocal for an over-the-top and in-your-face ride and produces a monster – manic, distorted break beats, banging bass, stutter edits, and a break that’s so ridiculous that you’d better be sure you’re crowd is capable of keeping up! Found at beatport.com

– Robert LaFrance