Hot Natured - Assimilation

After releasing the huge tune “Benediction” in October, Hot Natured, aka Jamie Jones, Lee Foss, Luca C and Ali Love, are offering up the single “Assimilation” for free download. We’ve first heard this nice and deep cut in Jamie Jones’ mix for Fabric mix, way back in 2011. It features vocals from Ali Love and Art Department’s Kenny Glasgow. In related news, Hot Natured have also announced their signing to Pete Tong’s label FFRR / Warners. Their debut album is expected to be released in early summer. Download the track “Assimilation” here http://hotnatured.com/

Art Department Feat. Seth Troxler - Vampire Nightclub (Max Chapman Edit)

Max Chapman has been one producer gaining lots of attention later. Well now he is giving us something more to talk about. Max Chapman is so graciously to hooks us up with a free download of an edit he did of the late night classic, "Vampire Nightclub", by Art Department & Seth Troxler.

Konrad Black & Art Department - Graveyard Tan

Canadian musical heavyweights Konrad Black & Art Department join forces for a single that is set to be one of the big underground records of the summer. Konrad Black is a Vancouver born DJ/Producer that has made his mark on the global electronic music scene over the past decade, be it with his influential co-owned label Wagon Repair or his residency at Panorama Bar in his home of Berlin, his name has become synonymous with quality and a passionate approach. Fellow Canadians Kenny Glasgow & Johnny White of Art Department need no introduction other than their name. Easily one of the most influential and inspiring duos in deep their sound is uniquely their own and this EP with the added kick of Konrad is nothing short of spellbinding. Together Konrad Black & Art Department offer up the wonderfully deep and dubby ‘Graveyard Tan’, a record presented with two different version, both of which are build around a darkly soulful vocal incantation and searingly twisted synth riff. The A side presents, Version 1, a richly mixed, bass heavy affair that has you hypnotised from the opening bar with it’s 6am audio aesthetic whilst the flipside offers up Version 2 with its intense FX brought to the fore. Release Date: Vinyl 4 June / Digital 18 June

Roland Clark & X – Press 2 - Let Love Decide EP

Following the release of 'The House Of X-press 2' album we see Rocky and Diesel team up with the legend that is Roland Clark, a UK number one artist with Armand Van Helden and the featured vocalist on both 'Star 69' and 'Song For Shelter' by Fatboy Slim. "Let Love Decide" is one of the many stand out tracks from the album which sees Roland on fine vocal form in a style which is unmistakably his.
The original is an upfront X-Press 2 groove, textured with numerous melodies which will have you on the dance floor in no time, transporting you back to the classic house era.
The remixes come in the form of uber cool Canadians Art Department who deliver a builder of a mix which fits perfectly in the world of Carl Craig and Radio Slave's sound. Kim Ann Foxman of "Hercules and Love affair" fame also delivers a strong stylish mix to finish off the EP in true form.

Art Department - Touch You Gently

Art Department are back on the mothership Crosstown to kick off 2012 in lurid style with a slice of slow burning, chugging disco-tech and pendulum beats in new single 'Touch You Gently'. The B-side is taken care of with a powerful Brenann Green rework of 'Tell Me Why', from the much lauded album 'The Drawing Board'.

A-side 'Touch You Gently' is an embryonic blend of spooky synths, gliding, sexy basslines and futuristic bleeps offset with the ever-presence of Kenny's hypnotic layered vox, as ever, a true testament to their individuality and off-kilter spirit. It's deeper than deep and a sensual brainteaser that shifts up a gear with a floaty melodic breakdown in the final phase.

After attracting an impressive bag of remixers for 2011, including DJ Harvey, Daphni (aka Caribou), DBridge and TEED, It's no surprise that Crosstown have matched one of the most well-respected disco dons in the game with this release. Unlocking deeper dancefloor potential for 'Tell Me Why', NYC DJ and producer Brennan Green delivers his timeless groove with arpeggiated synths, syncopated drums, lush balaeric piano licks and whistles to boot. This remix is simply fantastic… come to that this single is simply superb!!