Secret Squirrels – #9
Having rapidly reached the final single digit edition of the series, the crew behind Secret Squirrel have released yet another hit. Sticking to their usual format of two tracks on the issue over two sides, punchy reinvented disco edits is once again the order of the day. Featuring a remix of Lenny Williams 1974 record ‘You Got Me Runnin.’
Moodymann – DJ K!CKS
A masterpiece of a mix. Each track on the compilation is an absolute gem and when all mixed together it is done in a perfect manner to create a building atmosphere towards a complete selection of complimentary songs. Yaw’s ‘Where Would You Be’ is the finest of them all.
Leon Vynehall – Rojus
Albums by producers who mainly create dance music are usually self-indulgent drivel, releasing poor singles next to filler in poor attempts at concept records. Brighton-based Vynehall is one of the most impressive exceptions. His ‘Music For The Uninvited’ from 2014 was a masterpiece, with the tracks working perfectly together and effective when used in the club – I’m sure we’ve all lost it at some point to ‘Its Just (House of Dupree)’ in the last couple of years. His latest LP, Rojus, is such a success that its even an improvement on his previous full-length release, furthering his unique sound largely through a myriad of bird-call samples. Not want to be missed!
City People/20 Below – Rainy City On MCDE
A rare 3-track record re-released on Motor City Drum Ensemble’s label. Originally put out by Manchester’s Rainy City imprint in the 90s, their issue will come as a blessing for those unwilling to fork out £50 for the original.
Various Artists – MLIU 16
The first release from Jeremy Underground’s My Love Is Underground label since 2013. Featuring the likes of Rutilance Recordings boss Dj Steaw, Back To Basics resident Tristan Da Cunha and Malin Genie. Steaw’s ‘East Orange’ is perhaps one of the most obvious attempts a tripping off Kerri Chandler that I’ve heard, nevertheless its lovingly titled after the place where Chandler was born out of respect making it more attribute than full-blown plagiarism. The compilation’s opener, ‘Breakfast At Ronny’s’ has a hypnotic ability to get you moving, setting the tone for the rest of the stellar release to follow.
Chris Caden
Photo credits: Serba Music