Zone Magazine Issue 036 - DJs From Mars

John Ricketts \\ TUNES
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Various Artists – House on Wax 21 [House on Wax]
Inspired by the white label culture of house music’s past, House on Wax serve up 4 eclectic
house tracks. Lucio Agustin and Parsec kick of with the bouncy “Contra”. Mbius follows up with
the deeper sounding “Biot”, with all the squeaks and bleeps you’ve come to expect. Glasidum
follows in the same deep house direction, with more melodic elements and smooth pads.
Finally, Maxi Exeni concludes with “Vaquita” and ups the energy with chopped up synths and
obscure spoken vocals. Not groundbreaking, but solid stuff throughout.
https://www.deejay.de/Various_Artists_HouseOnWax021_HOW021_Vinyl__991732
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Fredrico Molinari – Doscientos [Saturn Drive]
Buenos Aires based producer Fredrico Molinari shows us clearly his jazz influences with
this unique EP. Minimal house is how this could be described, but it’s slightly more
complex than that. His scant use of musical norms gives each track it’s own unique
characteristics. “Doscientos” is glitchy and quirky. Berlin based due Cab Drivers or on
remix duties and toughen up the original. “Fracking pills” continues the inimitable sound
Molinari is known for. Finally “Morphatelo” concludes things with its bitcrushed percussion
and deep sub bass.
https://www.deejay.de/Federico_Molinari_Doscientos_SDR03_Vinyl__981542
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Various Artists – Karm 001 [Ceremonie]
Debut release from Turkish collective Ceremonie, and it is chock full of some quality
music! Highlights inclue the melodic breaks of album opener “Approach Initiation”
by Answer Code Request. There’s rolling techno from Roberto Cementi with
“Neurotribe” and “Slop” by Muzmin. More melodic tracks come from Egotot with
“Samo” and glitchy rave electronica from Revival with “Blue Hour”. An amazingly
varied compilation of some serious talent.
https://www.deejay.de/Various_Artists_Karma_001_4x12_KARMA001_Vinyl__969794
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Jay Lumen – Voyager album sampler 1 [Footwork]
Techno heavyweight Jay Lumen has been hitting dancefloors hard with these weapons
already across the globe. Now available on vinyl for the first time and the y still pack a
punch. “Preacher” is a driving techno track revolving around an undulating arpeggio
bass. “The Loop” is more percussive, with dramatic stabs piercing the drums and bass.
“Storm of the hanger” follows the vibe with its rolling drums and synths that punch
through the wall of sound. “Aura” gives the sampler a euphoric finish with its huge
breakdown and driving rhythms.
https://www.deejay.de/Jay_Lumen_Preacher_Aura_Voyager_Album_Sampler_1_FWLP03-
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Marco Effe- Slide Inwards [Break New Soil]
Marco Effe returns to Break New Soil with an eclectic 4 tracker filled with his renowned
production style. “Slide Inwards” is peak time techno, with ominous chords and stabs over
driving drums. “Systematism” strips things back to a more minimalist sound, but still with
bags of energy. “Rotary Swindle” has a more tech feel to it, and is overall a more chunky affair
compared to the quite smooth sounds of the previous tracks. “Suborbital Pattern” has a
chugging bass line and the drums are led by the ride cymbals. Finally “Enclosed Silence”
keeps the tempo up whilst going into more ethereal territory. A great example of the
producers talent and technique.
https://www.deejay.de/Marco_Effe_Slide_Inwards_BNS080_Vinyl__999862