Do you, just like myself, get endorphins rush when you hear the music (or even see the moniker) of one and only Akufen, a master of micro-sampling & funky sequencing? This is a gentle reminder of the 90s/00s hero! Apparently, he's into something new on Teleharmonic Textures label. What do you think? How does it compare to the oldschool goodies?
New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
We operate on a simple assumption -> you are the New Kid on the Block and we are capable to recognise your RAW potential. Simplifying, we are on a mission to promote young blood and on occasion only deal with established (unless they are classic gods) producers.
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From now on I will be helping Krank to deliver as much goodies as possible. Krank's my older bro so family literally has grown here at Doktor Krank's. I specialise in UK flavaz like Garage, 2Step, Bassline, Dubstep and Grime so it's healthy to expect bass, bass and most probably more bass! Additionally, I will be delivering Post Dubstep Techno and obviously will reheat anything forgotten like, for example, Acid & OldSchool House.
New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
After a very loud silence Doktor Krank Krew is ready again to explore freshest and kewlest parts of the electronic flavoured musicverse. Loads of exiting events took place recently and we're on a mission to deliver you what's what and where's where.
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New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
"Molten Chore" by a Virginian Ethan Glass is a slow-burning and bass-heavy offer from Saturate! Records. As the label's name obliges, tracks are properly saturated with broad aural landscape laden with stomping beat, harsh drums, neon keys and occasional 'space invader' cheap music bleeps and beeps. Though definitely flirting with trap (e.g. "Cheeba Chewbacca" or "Great Barrier Reefer"), the EP has much more to offer and shows its best in purple spacey excursions like in my favorite track "Black Whole" or EPROM-esque "T-Rekt". Ethan definitely knows how to operate his gear and creates very consistent, versatile sound which cosmonauts of the future would have definitely found comforting during their lonely trips to Alpha Centauri or Sirius. In the meantime this music seems to be quite an effective tool to play havoc on terrestrial dancefloors. Highly recommended!
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New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
Moveltraxx have consistently delivered ass-kicking, jumpy, gettho funky music over the years. Once in a while they produce a real pearl - like this new EZEKIEL's EP - Twilight of the Dogs. I very rarely nowadays come across releases which are flawlessy produced, gripping from the very first note, offering versatile music going beyond fashionable genres of the moment (though of course using them in a clever way - trap in this particular case). Twilight of the Dogs is an eclectic, high-quality concept package, unlike so common "1hit-4fillers-3remixes" by up and coming artists. It has very deep and dark vibe, which I particularly like in bass music, each track catches my ear and for a different reason. From angry "Mota" f. KAi Sky Walker, through trap anthems like "Gurrr Swag", or "Golden Eye" to tekknish "Twilight" (again with great vocal samples) or metal synth-driven "Death Grin", Ezekiels paints his soundscape with deep, dark bass and great beats. No surprise the related videos are also top-class. Don't sleep on this peeps! Highly recommended. Available on itunes, juno etc.
... and this is how Moveltraxx crew rolls :))
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New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
EPROM, One of my best ever producers and most of all remixers has just unleashed two amazing remixes which I believe will become cult classic of many parties and mixes to come (definitely during Boilerroom hit parades - well, you probably heard them there already played by EPROM's Bay Area fam). The remixes are free, and you know you MUST grab them. Can't wait for Eprom's second LP later this year.
New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
A day of good tunes continues. Gunman Riddim by Dj Venum is a fucking monster of a Garage track with nice hardcore flavors. Great tool for office fitness! Download for free.
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New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
'Same Way' by a Dutch youngster GANZon a new freebie series MONDAZE Finest by Saturate Records! is a breathtaking tune which has been on a constant repeat in my player for the last two days. Totally infectious trip through beautiful, cinematic soundscape.
New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
One of my favorite labels Saturated! Records will release this month a third instalment in their SATURATED! series, full of mind-twisting ass-kicking goodies. Listen to this mix showcasing the tracks being part of the must-have compilation.
New Kid on the Block? Worries not, we'd always pick young blood over kranky and well known old man! Please read the detailed explanation of demo submission.
Origami Sound is a very interesting and forward-looking collective of three labels (Dark Clover, Farver, Origami Sound) and a few dozen artists, consistently pushing the boundries of electronic music. I am a big fan of their productions, as they often evoke strong emotions, and emotions are the real essence of communing with any art, but music in particular.
Origami Sound has released two amazing mixes The Year in Review showcasing the best tunes by artists from their roster and other worth noticing joints. Both parts are fantastic and include many memorable tracks, e.g. in part 2: one of my favorite tracks of 2012 (I've somehow forgotten to include it on my top tracks lists) - ILL BLU - Tick Tock, Liar's mental trip - Benzolovers, next to jungle rave Desire by Hostage or totally addictive Stimming's Trombone. Part 1 features, apart from the obvious Kanye West's remix, the powerful Tissue Box by the young blood from Saturate! - Raadsel and Luisterwaar, great footwork beat and riddim in Dub Phizix feat. Fox - Never Been or f****g awesome dub techno in Justin Martin - Molokini (Pezzner's Dugong Dub).
Both mixes covered 20 tracks, with 80 still to go in subsequent parts, for which I am waiting eagerly. QUALITY!!!
2012 was not a bad year, music-wise. Though I have been extremely busy and my blog suffered. Which does not mean I did not have time to listen to music, on the contrary. Here is a very random, subjective selection of tunes that were frequent guests in my player. The list should consist of twice as many items, and it includes more hyped "crowd-pleasers" and obvious choices than usual, probably due to the fact that 2012 delivered plenty of them. As for the new trends - We are Trapped and Techno is Back.
Happy New Year, May the Good Music Be With You.
DOKTOR KRANK'S TOP TRACKS OF 2012
1. Kanye West – Mercy (RL Grime & Salva Remix)
The best remix and track of the year.
2. TNGHT – Higher Ground (TNGHT EP / Warp)
Close tie with RL Grime’s and Salva’s refix of Mercy in my ranking of the best ‘party’ tune of 2012. Their performance at Tauron Festival in Katowice was legendary.
3. Krampfhaft – I Needed You (Om Unit remix) (Rwina Records)
Two of my favorite producers on the electronic scene represented in one of the biggest anthems of 2012. A true masterpiece!!
4. G Jones – Alias (Boeboe Remix) (Mirage EP / Saturate! Records)
ARghhhhh! This remix is hot hot hot and G Jones is THE brightest star currently shining on the Saturate! firmament. He offers a unique futuristic trap / juke / experimental electronica blend that works just perfectly at home and in da club! (Read the review of Mirage EP here)
5. Eprom – Regis Chillbin (Metahuman / Rwina Records)
If you haven’t heard this tune played at the party, the party probably sucked or there were no hipsters around :)))) In my personal ranking, the best Eprom’s tune since Humanoid.
6. Fancy Mike – VVVV, 1997 (Mary B. James album/King Deluxe)
Beautiful cinematic music. I wish there were more artists like Fancy Mike around.
7. Blawan – Why They Hide Their Bodies Under My Garage (His He She & She / Hinge Finger)
Mega-hyped tune that every DJ I know wanted to play which, surprise surprise, deserves all the hype. Off-kilter, stomping techno beat with horror samples and totally fucking awesome and addictive bassline. KILLER!
8. Oneone – Magic Comb (Memory 9 remix) (Short Story EP/Saturate! Records) Short Story EP by oneone (Gergő Galambos) hailing from Budapest is another great release on Saturate! Enchanting.
9. Gent & Jawns – Turn Up (Mad Decent)
Trap anthem with trancey build-ups :) promoted by Diplo’s Mad Decent. Heavy party roller.
10. Sinjin Hawke – Crystal Dust (The Lights EP/Pelican Fly)
BANGER which can be put next to TNGHT’s ‘Higher Ground’ as the hardest kicking party tune of 2012 !!! And this is just one side of the versatile work of this very promising young producer. The entire EP is full of gems.
11. Pixelord – Been Lookin (Supaplex EP/ Civil Music)
Pixelord in top form ! Party smasher.
12. RL Grime – Grapes Alla Vodka (Grapes EP / WEDIDIT)
Crunky trap monster of a track !! Check the entire EP as it includes equally wicked remixes by Salva, Shlohmo, Groundislava and LOL Boys. Easily one of the best releases this year!
13. Teielte – Selcouth (Liquid Molly remix) (Wooden Love EP/U Know Me Records)
Banger from the best Polish release this year. (Read a review of this EP on my blog )
14. Illum Sphere – Agent White (Kidkanevil Agent Black Remix) (Illum Sphere Remixed/Fat City)
Kidkanevil refixing one of my personal best tracks ever - Illum Sphere's Agent White, with breaks and all :)
15. ENiGMA DUBz – We Make It Work! Ft. Trilla & Screama (for40records)
Serious head-nodding grime biznisssss!
16. A Thousand Years – No light (Farmers in Fields of Stars/King Deluxe)
Moody house tune
17. Andy Stott – Lost and Found (Luxury Problems/Modern Love)
My favorite track from an interesting, if a bit over-hyped, Luxury Problems. Trap techno or what? Anyway, Andy Stott’s music creates a unique listening experience, painting soundscapes with slowed down techno beat and muted bass. Plus his treatment of the voice of his former piano teacher is simply excellent .
18. Daniel Drumz – Not This Time (Sleepless State of Mind EP/U Know Me Records)
My favorite track from another perfect release by a Polish producer Daniel Drumz. More Polish power coming from U Know Me Records. Impeccable production skills, great synths and unique, futuristic sound. World quality music to say the least.
19. Liar – Origami Bound (Undance / Farver Music)
Sad and beautiful techno love song.
20. M.I.A. - Bad Girls (Surkin remix).
I love the original, and Surkin's remix stands out from the host of inevitable refixes of M.I.A.'s hit. This tune helps A LOT when driving a car in the traffic jam :)
21. Ptr1 – Remote Kind of Sadness (Carte Blanche EP)
Polish producer PTR1 unraveling an absolutely enchanting bass story. I love his emotional and touching sound landscapes
22. H-SIK – Gallerry (Cocody EP/ Error Broadcast)
Grimey, jukey ghetto beast by an African artist - Herve Sika.
23. Madrid - Ima Work (Soundcloud)
This is how they roll in their trap swag.
24. Kidsuke – Tiny Concrete Block (Kidsuke / Project Mooncircle)
Beautiful beatz in this little tiny gem by Kidsuke (Kidkanevil & Daisuke Tanabe), the most promising collab of 2012.
... in the US right now..... Trap bangers ? Well, I like it .. somehow. The recycling bin in music biz seems to have no bottom at all :))
Besides, it's the End of the World folks, some apocalyptically good ass-kicking beats is what we all need, right? (and this is still much better than what US done with dubstep he he he).
... and something quite different. + verb with a freebie on Starkey's Slit Jockey Records. It's spacey winter bass music with great (as usual) synths and vocal samples.
... more stuff from Philly - James Sauppe a.k.a. Speaker for the Dead in a nicely rolling joint with HEAVY wall of bass, from his newest EP - So This is Human Life released on Ill Pill Records just a day before the end of the world (great timing man!)
Finally, let's just hop across the pond to UK and wrap this post up with a nice trap remix of one of the ultimate music anthems ever, i.e. Altern-8's Armageddon, done by Kelpe. The world would probably survive without this remix, but ...
Saturate Records, Hamburg-based label has released interesting stuff. Again. You can grab A Short Story EP by oneone (Gergő Galambos) hailing from Budabest (Hungary) on pay-as-you-want basis. As in the case of all SR releases it's quite difficult to pigeonhole the genre. The artist covered a few fields of nu-beatz / bass music from trap (Miss You) through 8-bit synth-driven extravaganza (My Soul is Your Thought,Livin Like reminding me of Pixelord) to pumping, up-beat dancefloor killer like in Dancing Hamsters. Oneone moves quite craftily through the sea of twisted nu beatz and his original tracks are accompanied by a heavy bundle of 10 remixes, with Memory9, DJ Pound, Luisterwaar and BoeBoe's refixes being my favorite ones.
Low-quantity, high-quality picture disc featuring two tracks by Japanese producers Daisuke Tanabe (half of Kidsuke duo w/ Kidkanevil) and Jealousguy (a.k.a. Masami Takahashi). Great artwork is provided by the graphic artist Ericailcane. This beautiful audio and visual project has been released by the collective Original Cultures (run a/o by Laurent Fintoni) and Zooo Print & Press.
Wana the first track of Zoooriginals #1 by Daisuke Tanabe is a nicely rolling and laidback trip through warm electronic soundscape with occasional 8-bit synths and voice samples. It's sooooo Japanese :)) I really like the emotional touch on this one. Whereas, Jealousguy in Hydra offers much more powerful beat and wider use of generic instruments, but again with great synths. Grab this little gem, as there are virtually only 50 pieces released on beautiful picture disc.
As you know Saturate! Records from Hamburg is one of my favorite labels for bass / nu beat electronic music. They support young and brave artists and do not hesitate to release more experimental and weird stuff. There is just one requirement - QUALITY.
The new EP "Mirage" by G Jones is another masterpiece from Saturate!. Which might even convince me to approach trap music with a bit warmer attitude. Maybe due to the fact that G Jones, hailing from Santa Cruz in California is a hell of the producer creatively carving out his own style within pretty formulaic genres. Anyway, good music is still good music, whatever you call it. G Jones creates a fascinating patchwork of trap meets juke soundscape with some hints of glich hop or trillwave, full of crazy bleeps, beeps and whatnot in the background. I love such "controlled" cacaphony in electronic music and G Jones delivers his with absolute mastery. Of course he does not forget about the Beat & the Bass. Just listen to "N Judah" and "Mirage" - these tunes will fuucking storm the dancefloors across the world. Or "Alias", strongly reminding me of the Eprom's anthem "Regis Chillbin". While "Pyra" and "Drift" including great synths and distorted basslines, typical for glitch hop tunes, show a real versatility of G Jones' skills. The best trap tune on this EP - "Smoke Rings" (again built on jukeish drums) has the beatifully distorted, talking bass and lovely synths.
Definitely, one of the best and freshest releases this year. Don't sleep on this. Grab this EP on pay-what-you-want basis. The package also includes several great remixes, with "Alias" remixes by Subp Yao and Boeboe and "N Judah" refix by Trapmaster being my favorite ones.
A change of pace and rhythm. Oktoberfest has started and this pumping carnival joint from Top Billin and EMYND with airhorns, whistles and fast drums seems to fit the bill right.
Finally a fucking HEAVY Sonic Boom promomix by Ruwedata via Lowriders Collective.
Slubabed in another off-kilter and silly remix, which sounds like ... Badass rapper with golden kette on his neck and wrists wakes up in strange woods full of magic mushrooms when suddenly he meets a Little Red Riding Hood on a Unicorn with funny looking guys in Bavarian outfits in tow. WTF?
