Simon Garcia joins the Freerange fold for their 196th release where he delivers two brilliant originals that seem to encapsulate the label's sound perfectly. The Spanish producer has slowly but surely built his reputation over the last few years with quality releases on Guy Gerber's Supplemental Facts, Ripperton's Perspectiv and most recently Steve Bug's Poker Flat Recordings. Radians instantly draws you in with a heavy, looped-up rolling bassline and driving hats creating an intense groove for the slowly building chords and arpeggiating layers of synths. Echoing claps bring hints of techno to the track and the weaving theramin line throws in another curveball when trying to pigeonhole the style of this track. Best to just say that we loved this on first listen, reminding us of some of the best Milton Jackson releases over the years. On How Long, Simon drops the BPM's a touch for a brilliant warm up jam which oozes with a low-slung funk, a simple chiming melody building to a peak where waves of sparkling chords are ready and waiting to make love to your ears on the dancefloor. Finally, we're very pleased to have Matthew Styles onboard for his remix of Radians. Matthew has been delivering the goods time after time with standout releases on Running Back, Classic and Tamed to name a few. Remixes on Crosstown Rebels, Tsuba and Visionquest show how diverse he can go but always with his own style and attention to detail in the production which impresses us most. Here he comes up trumps once again with a rolling, stripped-back techy house groove which really locks into a hypnotic vibe. And already tried and tested by Dinky in Panarama Bar to great response! More

Perspectiv welcomes French producer Nhar with 2 sweet tracks that already got played on BBC radio 1 by Seth troxler. The title track is backed by an equally impressive remix by John Daly. Tapping into human emotions, using vocals and touching on an almost neo-romantic feel, Nhar has once again developed his sound further still. Irish producer John Daly takes the blissful original and adds his own touch of progressive rawness. The original's electronica edge is smoothed by Daly's deepness allowing us to be drawn in yet further. John's Dub mix is a stunning piece of beautifull house with an array of kaleidoscopic synths that sweep beautifully and boldly within focus. Serious niceness, this dub mix! Another great Perspectiv release!

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Ripperton's wonderful Perspectiv imprint look to kick off their 2011 vinyl releases with the ''Bribe 'em With Candy'' EP. A debut on the label for German duo Motec and Daniel Gelbe under their production pseudonym, Eve White. Some exquisite house tracks on this ep. Lead track Sugarbabe with its velvety tones and chocolate coated Piano chords is the most delicious of starters. Backed brilliantly by its 'timeless' dub. Its the cymbals that initially stand out on Feel Better. The open Hats and Ride shimmer alongside the twinkling keys. Its unique vocal is underlain by an acid line thats contrast to the other elements, is the real key its success. Rounding out the EP is Anything Goes. With Piano's being the instrument of choice for Eve White, its no surprise to find that the ivory rain-drops and warm throb of the Rhodes are key here. This really is the finest of sunset and sunrise territory. Bring on the summer!

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