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A1 Deeper Fundamentals
A2 Time & Place
B1 Stolen Memories
B2 On Arrival

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Part 1 of the Forthcoming Deeper Fundamentals series.


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Tracklist 12: A. They´re Coming / B. Safe Place


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Delano Smith returns to his Mixmode imprint with a two-tracker this June, coming in the shape of ‘They’re Here / Safe Place’.


Detroit’s Delano Smith has long been one of the most respected figures in raw, understated house and techno both of his home turf of Detroit and further afield across the globe, racking up releases for revered imprints such as Sushitech, Third Ear, Kolour Recordings’ Undertones and of course his own Mixmode Recordings where he returns to here for the labels thirteenth installment.


Leading on the package is ‘They’re Coming’, which embraces Delano’s signature groove-driven feel via slick, snaking stab sequences, rumbling sub bass tones and an infectious organic drum groove to keep things smoothly flowing throughout.


‘Safe Place’ follows on the flip-side, edging things into deeper territories via ethereal pad swells, a heavily swung percussive shuffle and bumpy bass hits whilst resonant bell chime like synth tones ebb and flow throughout the hypnotic groove.


Delano Smith’s ‘They’re Here / Safe Place’ is out on Mixmode Recordings 4th June 2018.


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UPC 827170480063 Rel date 10.12.2012
A1 Mariana's Song B1 Celebration B2 Dream Come True
Delano Smith follows his debut full length for Sushitech by gliding along the Berlin/Detroit axis back to his roots. The label boss's return to his own Mixmode sees him explore earthy house rather than the streamlined beaters that made Odyssey such a smash. In short, Precipice (MM11) is three hypnotic tracks of organic Motor City textures and rhythms. Mariana's Song builds with the strong fluid motion omnipresent in all Smith's productions. Mechanical drums drive a rugged analogue bass line, while flowing pads are layered to create a bright soundscape. The track is one to captivate the floor, building effortlessly to lock it into step. Set over a tight locomotive groove, Delano's talent for twisting up vocal samples creates a smokey, atmosphere on Celebration. Toughening the drums and easing in the bottom end, choice drum fills heighten the impact of the beautifully swung drums. The dusty beats on Dream Come True bounce with a wide eyed rawness. At once fragile and assertive, the soft chords are reclined above a gently insistent bass line to give the floor or the home stereo a comfortable ride. Able to focus the output of his own label on the kind of tracks that first saw him emerge, Delano has built a bridge to introduce new ears to the sound of his city. Fans of Delano's earlier work are in for a treat here but new followers will be sucked into hypnotic and considered world of his productions.
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Detroit imprint My Baby returns with its third musical offering, a split release from two Motor City heavyweights, in the form of Rex Sepulveda and Acid Pimp.
This fledgling vinyl only label has got off to a superb start showcasing music from Detroit locals on its first two stellar Eps. With a focus on the underground sound of the city it resonates with global fans of quality house and techno and continues to do so here with four outstanding new tracks.
First up is Acid Pimp, a DJ & producer who has been an integral part of Detroit’s music scene since the early 90s. His distinct sound saw him release a string of classic twelves on the Cheshire imprint, whilst his DJing took him from the warehouse parties of the city to international clubs like Tresor. He founded the ‘Friction Detroit’ night in his home town, hosting the likes of Ben Sims, Regis and Chris Liebing, and he co-founded the M-Nus sub label D- Records with Richie Hawtin and two other friends. The first of his two offerings is the superb ‘Re-Ak-O-Pan’, seven minutes of intense, industrial tinged techno with taut drums working alongside panning synths and static machine noise to superb effect. This is complemented by the looped excellence of ‘Lupe 09’, a rolling groove that is sure to lock in any dancefloor.
The flipside sees another of Michigan’s sons in the shape of Rex Sepulveda. Rex has a musical history dating back to 90s, he was one of the aforementioned friends that launched D-Records with Acid Pimp and Richie Hawtin and has released original and remix material on a number of imprints. His first cut here is ‘Rex presents Dvda’ a deep, brooding affair populated by rubbery, acidic synths and razor-sharp percussion. This is a pure early-hours number that is sure to twist up the floor wherever it’s dropped. Closing the package we have ‘Rexie’s Orgasm’ a spacious, and understated track that perfectly captures the echoing sounds of a cavernous warehouse space. This is a sterling package of quality underground sounds from the city that sparked the fire.
A1. Acid Pimp – Re-Ak-O-Pan
A2. Acid Pimp – Lupe 09
B1. Rex Sepulveda – Rex Presents Dvda
B2. Rex Sepulveda – Rexie’s Orgasm
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A1. SPEAKER DUBS
A2. OGILIVE
B1. FUTURE THEOR
B2. OORT CLOUD


Ryan Crosson takes care of the fifth EP on tastemaking Detroit label My Baby Records with a
fantastically forward-looking four-track vinyl offering. Ryan Crosson is a complex artistic creature
who has roamed far and wide in his storied career. His always innovative music has come
on groundbreaking labels including Wagon Repair, M_nus, Spectral Sound, and of course his
own Visionquest. Each time he explores a new sound world and draws on things as diverse as
musique concrète, Downtown New York funk, and East African jazz. Now he cooks up more
beguiling brilliance on this fresh new EP.
Opener 'Speaker Dubs' is a deep, bubbly rhythm track with dub chords rippling out to infinity.
It's a stylish track full of far-sighted reverence and supple groove that locks you in a trance.
'Ogilvie' is a piece of absorbing ambient with found sound recordings of muffled voices that
sounds like you're in an underground station.
B-side opener 'FutureTheory' is another minimal masterpiece with glitchy sound design and
eerie chords peeling off a tight, kinetic groove. Ghoulish voices add more late-night atmosphere
and the whole track grows ever darker and more consuming as it unfolds. The excellent
'OortCloud' takes you back to the heart of a dance-floor with futuristic menace: the smooth
drum loops are militant, the voices are dehumanised and the searching synths speak of a desolate
landscape. It's heady, brilliantly bleak stuff that is utterly infectious.
This is another hugely inventive EP from one of the underground's most consistent talents More

TV Lounge resident & music director takes the helm for this new Detroit label, joined by fellow TV Lounge resident Rickers. 1 track by each, & remix by the other, sludge, acid, breaks & house on this ride through dark side. More

Detroit label My Baby focusses on letting underground local talent shine, and that is the case with the second EP, a various artists affair featuring label boss Mister Joshooa, plus Remote Viewing Party and Tammy Pickle with a remix from My Baby.
The acts featured on this release are all residents of the famous TV Lounge/TV Bar venue in Detroit. The 12" includes Eddie C along with My Baby boss and TV Bar booker Mister Joshooa-who work together here as Tammy Pickle-plus Rickers, who is one half of ATAXIA, and How to Kill Detroit co-founders Remote Viewing Party, while Rickers and Joshooa also link as My Baby to remix one of the tracks.
First up are Remote Viewing Party with the superb '410'. It's five bumping minutes of silvery tech with whirring machines and gurgling synths all weaving around well programmed and punchy drums. Sure to infect real energy and freakiness into any club set.
Mister Joshooa makes his first appearance with the alluring 'Alright Fine', a slow and absorbing track of gloopy bass, percolating drums and unsettling vocals. Subtle acid lines and prickly hi hats all make this one really jump out of the speakers.
Next up, Mister Joshooa links with Rickers for a standout remix of '410' that is even more physical and driving. The metallic groove is run through with alien sounds, shooting synths and ghoulish voices that are filled with paranoia and will make a great atmosphere in the club.
Joshooa and downtempo disco don Eddie C then collaborate as Tammy Pickle for 'Indifference,' which is a perfectly slow and sensuous number with elastic synths and bass. Crisp hits drive it along and encourage you to sink deep into the groove.
This record is jam packed with talent and original ideas, and one that marks out this label as one to watch.


A1: Remote Viewing Party - 410
A2: Mister Joshooa - Alright Fine
B1: Remote Viewing Party - 410 (My Baby Remix)
B2: Tammy Pickle - Indifference More