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Dark edged right from the start, Cruel Future continuously builds upon it’s twisted techno bed. Unexpected sounds rear their heads keeping you on your toes before a wonderful melody lightens things up a bit. Smoothly flowing from dark and light and back again, layered with interesting percussive sounds, Cruel Future is full of excitement. Stereophonic is a deeper trip. Twisting and turning, never failing to subtly surprise, Stereophonic is oh so groovy. Again El Mariachi toys with different percussive sounds while acid lines and a rather spooky vocal swoop around the driving rhythm. In 2010 El Mariachi’s track titled Funky Riff received an award for The Best Track In Ukraine 2010 in the house music genre and his recent signings to Young Society, Proton, Four Peas, Romanto, 90Watts, Deep Control and more labels, have received support and plays from Laurent Garnier, Joris Voorn, Mark Henning, Pig & Dan, Lauhas, Tim Green, Ryan Sullivan, The Cheapers, Martin Landsky, DJ Sneak, Luke Solomon, Audiofly, Kabuto & Koji and Pelle Buys amongst others. Cruel Future: Stereophonic:

The original mix has a funky edge in it’s bouncy bass-line and rolls on a twisted tribal groove. Friendly female vocalizations keep things light hearted and fun in this floor friendly tech house winner. The Buddhasteelbuddha Remix begins unsuspectingly but soon evolves into a pumping, grinding peak. A few stabs and vocal stings from the original mix are cleverly positioned around a fresh arrangement of synths and bass-lines, creating a sharp whip to crack at a dance-floor. Mark Kane delivers a hard hitting tribal storm in his remix. Solid progressive/tribal/tech house music is the order of the day, which will no doubt cause many feet to stomp. It’s rather reminiscent of the sounds of Saeed & Palash, Piliavin & Zimbardo, Chus and Ceballos and the like. Max Mason is a familiar name amongst dance music enthusiasts and he too has lent his ear to this already exciting release. His remix packs a serious punch and takes a more serious approach. It ebbs and flows with lush synths, bouncing groove and forever evolving atmosphere. Small Town Zeros complete the set with their dirty, broken beat, dubstep remix. It winds, grinds, drops and explodes with bass fueled madness, all centered around a solid dubstep rhythm. Relentless, bouncy, groovy, fun…this package has it.

Original Mix:


Buddhasteelbuddha Sensed Remix:


Mark Kane Remix:


Max Mason Remix:


Small Town Zeros Remix:

Ace E Move’s pounding beats and industrial percussion salsa around each other while a sneaky lead approaches to play with your emotion. Surprises lurk around every corner, bringing loads of joy which causes you to pull that face that says “Don’t talk to me now, I’m loving life!” Pulsating bass rhythms, synthetic percussion, twisted riffs and a robotic voice come together harmoniously to form superb, energetic techno music. Music? Yes! Dance Mutha Fucka is crafted around an absolutely beautiful musical lead, generating grand, film-score-like tension. Then it bowls you over with an unyielding drum groove.

Tracklist:


2Drops – Ace E Move


2Drops – Dance Mutha Fucka

SVY and Mainer are two Dj/producers from Chernivtsi city in Ukraine who both share a profound love for deep, progressive house and techno. Their first release was in the form of their highly acclaimed, individual remixes of Galan’s techno whopper, Distortion Steam, which was released on the Dutch label, Magnetic United in mid 2010. SVY and Mainer now drop their first collaborative release with an absolute winner, combining their two most cherished musical styles in the Route 133Q EP. Route is a deep, tech house/techno groover with none of the plinky plonk that’s become so common in techno music today. A simple yet solid rhythm perfectly complements the bass line with subtle builds, keeping the dance floor firmly on the rails and taking its passengers on a one way trip to the beat-abyss. 133Q delves a little deeper into the progressive house world, throwing dub styled chords around a four to the floor groove, chilled but danceable¿somewhat reminiscent of Swayzak.

SVY & Mainer – Route


SVY & Mainer – 133Q

Steve Clarke started dance music production at the impressionable age of 16. This part-time hobby absorbed his love of technology and computers, taking over from the former love of code programming these electronic beasties. A month past his exit of the schooling system, Steve immediately commenced a managerial position at a local record shop and so began his 5 year adventure in the South African clubbing scene. From ages 19 to 23 he held residencies at 3 of Johannesburg’s largest clubs namely Hideout, Stonewater and Evolution playing guest slots at many other major venues and underground parties around the Johannesburg clubbing scene, including the legendary Subterrain warehouse parties. Throughout his DJing career he continued to produce; distributing albums and singles to his comrades in the local fraternity, merely as a personal venture and never for commercial release, citing: “Give it to anyone who’ll listen”. Now back in South Africa – post his 2006 travels where he moved to the UK for 2 years – Steve works professionally in the Audio Industry; occasionally distributing these gems to “Anyone who’ll listen”. Waterboy’ is benchmark in this documentary. It’s disgusting, positive vocals leave you questioning their intent, while the four different leads backup the nefarious groove leaving it free to grind bestially with the kick like a ballet in the mud. “Ever really here was written to fill a gap in my set”, says Steve. `Every really here’ is a slower, more innocent tale of misplaced love, children with no parents and narcotic-destroyed homes. It’s halfway through intro leading to a minimal climax sets the scene for ANYTHING that follows it, leaving an entranced, questionable tone that can be pedicured into any style of dirty, toe-nail soup the sick little proprietor chooses.

Steve Clarke – Waterboy


Steve Clarke – Ever Really Here

Don’t Wake Them is a fitting title when understanding what this deep, tribal track does to a dance floor. It is complimented by They Call Me Mr, another deep and tribal piece with serious groove to it and peaks with subtle melodic percussion. The EP is completed with a rhythmic DJ tool taken from They Call Me Mr. The trance inducing effect of this EP is simply beautiful. It’s all about groove and subtlety.

Tracklist:


Wholesome Goodness – Don’t Wake Them


Wholesome Goodness – They Call Me Mr


Wholesome Goodness – They Call Me Mr (Dj Tool)

The Original Mix and Ryan’s SLVN Remix are the two mixes completing the package. The original will please the prog fans with its tough yet slightly musical sound and bouncing chords while the SLVN Remix boasts a harder groove with grinding rhythms and a gentle rolling techno feel.

Tracklist:
Ryan Sullivan – We Are Responsible (Original Mix)

Ryan Sullivan – We Are Responsible (Ryan’s SLVN Remix)

The track wastes no time getting to the point with its vibey groove and bass line combo showing face at a welcoming pace. Stabbing chords blurt out a catchy riff reminding me of dance days gone by just before the breakdown is introduced by a female vocal which swirls in and out of tune creating ample suspense followed by a bit of a ‘hands in the air’ moment. Take it Back is a much simpler chugger with a darker, broody feel. A great track to back-up what I would consider to be a definite winner on the South African dance floors, now let¿s see what this baby can do for the rest of the world.

Tracklist:
Ryan Sullivan – She Hates Techno


Ryan Sullivan – Take It Back

Min Work showcases Ryan’s signature deep and tough sound. Complex drum grooves layered with solid bass line and melody work and topped with some mysterious sound effects make for one of those rare tracks that work in peak time and more laid back settings alike. On the flipside, we have Max Money rounding up this release with a heavier tribal techno sound. Again, interesting sound effects are sprinkled on top of a rock solid, tribal techno groove. A chanting vocal and deep rolling bass line create the hook of the track while the rhythms drive the energy, perfect for those who like their 4/4 more upfront and peak time compatible!

Ryan Sullivan – Min Work


Ryan Sullivan – Max Money

Interviewee is a deep and dark, progressive/techno brooder and has seen support from Hernan Cattaneo, J&S Project, Jasper Williams, Helmut J and Hans Von Burg amongst many others and even managed to climb the top 10 digital download charts. The original mix of Interviewee sucks you in with a solid groove and big industrial stabs which chug along while a gentle male vocal chant carries your mind through an enchanting journey. Jasper Williams, who’s massive album `Opaque Shadows’ was released on Gut Feel Records has added his big room, dance floor hammering touch to create a remix which accentuates the heavy rhythms and expands on the tension of the original mix. Mandy’s Song is grand breaks business. With support from Andrew K, J& S Project, Mick Wilson (Parks & Wilson) and plenty others and too has climbed the digital downloads charts, even reaching number 4 on EDM Digital’s breaks chart. A reviewer (Stephen Clarke) said “Well structured and intelligent, highly emotive, non-commercial breaks with no hint of monotony, tons of energy and maybe, somewhere along the line…a few tears.”

Ryan Sullivan – Interviewee (Jasper Williams Rework)


Ryan Sullivan – Interviewee (Original Mix)


Ryan Sullivan – Interviewee (Mandy’s Song)

“Thanks to the neighbors for the title” said the duo, “welcome to Jozi” they laughed as they continued to explain how the neighbors in Johannesburg dress in their garage downstairs. On remix duty is Chris Stock and Glen Topping with their friendly progressive house version as well Steve Clarke from The Mary Saga delivering a banging techno mix. Inspired by mature progressive house, the original mix begins with a rock solid beat and slowly grows into an atmospheric, pulsating bass driven, dance floor shaker. Forever evolving, the song develops a beautiful percussive keyboard hook and breaks down into a large break beat groove, creating tension before releasing into main-room glory. Hook after hook, the track holds you tight until it slowly winds down. Chris Stock and Glenn Topping’s remix wastes no time, introducing the main hook from the start. Massive drum fills introduce an epic break beat which gently evolves into a house groove with a solid bass line which will no doubt get dance floors moving. Using all the elements from the original yet still adding a completely different flavor, Chris and Glen have hit the nail on the head. A banging techno mix from Steve Clarke rounds the release off nicely, adding a harder edge to an already solid package. The rolling grooves, clever use of the original elements and even some added vocals are sure to hold interest. Atmospheric breakdowns accompanied by thundering techno grooves ensure Steve Clarke’s mix will pound in the clubs.

Ryan Sullivan & Simon Kaind – Wardrobe in the Garage (Original Mix)


Ryan Sullivan & Simon Kaind – Wardrobe in the Garage (Chris Stock & Glenn Topping Remix)


Ryan Sullivan & Simon Kaind – Wardrobe in the Garage (Steve Clarke Remix)

The original mix is a wonderfully crafted, deep and friendly piece of house music with a comfortable and content feeling. Long and dreamy chords hold the track on a solid emotional path while a gentle rhythm keeps the song traveling. The Loco Remix is Karl’s slightly edgier take on the original while the Wholesome Goodness Remix is a sociable progressive house version, using percussive rhythms, congas, bongos, marimbas and a few kind notes to portray Ryan Sullivan’s idea of lamenting.

Proper-Gander – Lament (Original Mix)


Proper-Gander – Lament (Loco Remix)


Proper-Gander – Lament (Wholesome Goodness Remix)

Bridge Mode is a chunky progressive house track with a modern feel. A simple yet catchy melody runs through the track and eventually evolves into a giant synth lead…interesting indeed. Dissonance is a wonderful emotional ride with some Eastern influence while Diamond in the Ruff drives a harder hitting punch. Both are two really great tracks taken from Jasper Williams recent ‘Opaque Shadows’ album and combined with Bridge Mode, they form this great 3 track EP receiving plenty of international support.

Tracklist:
Jasper Williams – Bridge Mode


Jasper Williams – Dissonance


Jasper Williams – Diamond in the Ruff

Blake Lucid – Ilomini (Original Mix)


Proper-Gander – Lament (Loco Remix)


Ryan Sullivan – Walk Over (Original Mix)


Jasper Williams – Dissonance


Solid State Stereo – Maybe This (Ryan Sullivan Remix)


Ryan Sullivan – Interviewee (Jasper Williams Rework)


Jasper Williams – Breathe


Ryan Sullivan & Fred De Meillon – Creative Feelings (Original Mix)


Ryan Sullivan – We Are Responsible (Original Mix)


The Mary Saga – Open Feel

Underground Mineral is multi-layered, wholesome techno goodness. It’s hard hitting drum groove and pulsating psychedelic bass hammer in right from the start, leaving no room for a still dance floor. Ever evolving, the song ebbs and flows with interesting rhythms, effects, vocal chirps, builds, sweeps and mind altering melodies. Astral Pygmies enters deep, dark territory with sparse, solid rhythm. Again El Mariachi flings his attention-grabbing sound effects and rhythmic sequences which swirl around emotive melodies and a ritualistic vocal chant. Already proven to be outdoor festival and club killers, both Underground Mineral and Astral Pygmies have been abusing Ukrainian and Cape Town dance floors.

El Mariachi – Underground Mineral


El Mariachi – Astral Pygmies

Since the minimal styled Seake remix of Ryan Sullivan’s Way In was released on Perc Trax late in 2008, Malcolm has been buried in the studio but we managed to pull him out for a second to be able to bring you Ilomini… The original mix of Ilomini is an uplifting prog style song with a deep, memorable and emotional melody boasting plenty of movement to hold interest throughout the song while the Dark Mix dives a little deeper and harder. More journey, more edge! Loaded with interesting synthetic sounds, the Dark Mix keeps evolving and keeps the floor shaking.

Blake Lucid – Ilomini (Original Mix)


Blake Lucid – Ilomini (Dark Mix)

Jasper is very well remembered in the South African dance scene for his deep and twisted progressive house Dj sets and his releases on Glo-Tech Africa Records. Although he has been quiet in the dance music scene in recent years, he has still been extremely busy, recording and producing bands like Boo!, Arno Carstens, Chris Chameleon, Fevertree and plenty more in his Johannesburg based Lapa Studios facility. After his quiet spell, Jasper Williams has returned with Opaque Shadows, featuring 14 tracks ranging from wonderfully arranged listening music to some pretty heavy dance-floor shaking grooves. The album invitingly begins with Breathe (signed to John 00 Flemings’ Unfold compilation) and Diamond in the Ruff (Supported by Djs like Ariel Cybana, Deviant, Marcus Wortley, The Mystic Force & more), both enjoyable journey tracks with solid groove. Little Rock picks the mood up a little with its uplifting feel while Misnomer and Fortissimo remind you that you¿re on a dance-floor. We have a huge pick-me-up moment with Snake and its melodic bite before going back to deeper depths with Jasper’s remix of Ryan Sullivan’s Interviewee which paves the way for some heavy Propulsion, an edgy track sure to crack the dance-floor in half. Another one of Jasper¿s slick remixes in the form of Ryan Sullivan’s Monday Music along with Facet offers a hands-in-the-air melodic journey before bringing things down a little with the vocal chants of Dissonance. Ahh! and Scream remain on a solid dancing path as Jasper’s ambient mix of Boo!’s Come settles things down for the chilled-out vocal outro “since you’ve been gone”. All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable emotional journey through sound, typical of Jasper’s Dj sets back in the day… Tracklist:

Jasper Williams – Breathe


Jasper Williams – Diamond in the Ruff


Jasper Williams – Little Rock


Jasper Williams – Misnomer


Jasper Williams – Fortissimo


Jasper Williams – Snake


Ryan Sullivan – Interviewee (Jasper Williams Rework)


Jasper Williams – Propulsion


Ryan Sullivan – Monday Music (Jasper Williams Remix)


Jasper Williams – Facet


Jasper Williams – Dissonance


Jasper Williams – Ahhh!


Jasper Williams – Scream


Boo! – Come – (Jasper Williams Ambient Mix)

Step Up The Game walks through the dance floor with it’s tough drum groove and a solid bass line. Awkward has more of a progressive feel with it’s emotional melody. Although musically simple, this floor friendly EP has proven to be very effective, finding its way into the boxes of many dj’s across the dance music spectrum.

Ryan Sullivan – Step Up The Game


Ryan Sullivan – Awkward


Ryan Sullivan – Need Help

01) Ryan Sullivan – Where to from here?


02) Ryan Sullivan – Is this goodbye?

The Mary Saga – Open Feel

Ryan Sullivan – Take It Back

Ryan Sullivan has been crafting his skills as a music producer and composer for over 6 years, with numerous labels and DJ’s wanting a piece of his emotion packed electronic pieces. Fred De Meillon on the other hand, is well known and respected as a musician and vocalist in the alternative genre’s in Southern Africa. Andre Supra (South Africa) and Daniel Guidry (USA) are the team behind the Guidry & Supra sound. These two produce and remix world-class music that has rocked both dance floors and chilled listeners alike. The original mix of `Creative Feelings’ is driving progressive house, laced with lush pads and held together by an emotional piano melody while the Guidry & Supra Herwerk (Afrikaans for remix) is deep and emotional, combining house and breaks to form an interesting hybrid, adding a gentle touch to the release.

01) Ryan Sullivan & Fred De Meillon – Creative Feelings (Original Mix)


02) Ryan Sullivan & Fred De Meillon – Creative Feelings (Guidry & Supra Herwerk)

Jasper Williams – Diamond in the Ruff


Ariel Cybana (Digitally Imported/365 Magazine) – Very Good, 7/10. It’s a nice track, like the melodic elements in this track. It’s pretty.

Fernando Ortiz – (Club Vertigo, Costa Rica) – Original Mix, 7/10.

David Taylor (Canada/Sunrise Enthusiasts/ImPrime Recordings) – Very Good, 7/10. Love the dirty distorted bass line. The drop is a little carried out, loses some of the energy of the song. Overall however a good track.

Eddy Good aka Eddy Franckena (Ukraine/UAM Entertainment.com/Tonrecords.com.ua/StarFM/Ctudio 21/Soundpla.net) – Original Mix – Good 7/10. Nice laidback flowy stuff.

The Mystic Force aka Hans Temmerman (Belgium/Rotationz.be/Topradio/Outsoon Mag/Go Mag) – Good 8/10. Deep mental experience in here, wicked spacy edge!

Marcus Wortley aka Adam Musgrave (UK/abletonlivedj.com/progressivehouse.com progcast/Future/DMC/EDJ) – Excellent 9/10. Great track, very strong production. Props. Charting.

Deviant (United States/Toes in the Sand Recordings/HeadRush Music) – Very Good 7/10.

01 – Solid State Stereo – Maybe This (Original Mix)


02 – Solid State Stereo – Maybe This (Ryan Sullivan Remix)

Deep Mariano – I like both mixes, nice starting! Thanks for send over, looking forward to hear future releases of the label. Fred Numf – Thx, nice stuff. For me the original mix Moshic – Hey talented! Gona play the original for Sure! Thanx for thinkin about me. FeralCode – I very much like the original, totally my style. Will tracklist on my next shows. DJ Support from: Menno de Jong, J&S Project (Charted), Darren Rhys (Charted), Roger Liland and many more. Tracklist: Ryan Sullivan – Walk Over (Original Mix) Ryan Sullivan – Walk Over (Chris Plamer’s Layered Remix)

Ryan Sullivan – Walk Over (Original Mix)


Ryan Sullivan – Walk Over (Chris Plamer’s Layered Remix)