The Los Angeles based Steve Huerta popped up on the Sccucci Manucci radar via his releases on the formidable Amadeus Records and Dirt Crew Recordings, we tracked his progress and liked what we heard. A couple of months back we handed over the keys to Mr. Manucci's penthouse apartment and SL 230 Pagoda to the young Angeleno, and in-between being fitted for smoking jackets and hand made brogues he managed to get some productions complete with the results pressed up for the fifth release on Manucci's Mistress. Kicking off the EP is the title track 'Smoky', a real late night house jam with sombre piano chords that weave their way round the track like hazy smoke in dimly lit room. Melancholic vocal snippets add a hefty slab of soul to the production. On the flip side is 'Adrift', deep pads are the order of the day here. Stretching across the track like a warm blanket, only briefly changing to climb up the scale. The bass line is a masterpiece in simplicity, 3 deep chugs of the sub are juxtaposed by a brief arpeggiated refrain."
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Joe Ashworth has marked himself out as one to watch over the past year with a string of underground cuts on Waze & Odyssey’s Street Tracks label, notably his collaboration with Citizen, “Situation”. He brings his textured, melodic sound to Anjunadeep for the first time with debut release “Rebound / Whatever Weather”. On “Rebound” he showcases a nuanced approach, deftly blending strong techno influences with a delicate ear for melody. The twinkling, sometimes discordant keys that rise and fall throughout demonstrate an enviable maturity in Joe’s productions.
“Whatever Weather” is one for the dancefloor, revolving around an infectious bassline groove that rolls beneath crisp drums and more gorgeous flowing piano. More

Hailing from Sydney, Australia, Lancelot is the latest in a line of talented musicians to join the Anjunadeep roster. His debut release on the label, "Givin' It Up / Make Ends Meet" set the blogosphere alight and has been supported by everyone from T. Williams and Danny Howard to Tensnake and The Magician. In fact MK, fresh from his unstoppable UK #1 single, loved "Givin' It Up" so much that he found the time in his hectic schedule to turn out a remix. Built around the swirling vocals of Antony & Cleopatra, his mix is a masterclass in groove, blending shuffling percussion with an infectious yet subtle piano refrain to create a true retro gem. Reminiscent of the classic 90s piano house sound that MK himself helped pioneer, it's easy to see why he's one of dance music's most exciting artists right now. Isaac Tichauer and DJ Nibc take their remix down an equally retro, but altogether different path, channelling breakbeat influences in a ravey piano number. A surging piano riff drives the track through to an old school breakdown straight out of 1992, complete with melodic stabs, syncopated drums and of course the infectious vocal. Rounding off the package in style are UK up and comers Panda. Fresh from releases on Cool Kid Music and Sound of Sumo, they bring their contemporary bass heavy sound to the original. Once again the irresistible vocal leads the way, accompanied by bouncy piano stabs and a potent bassline. More