Jobody comes with a 5-tracker which includes a remix from Truss. The opener appears to be minimal by numbers at first but gradually transforms into a bottom-heavy techno track with Inner City chords and different accentuation of the kick. The remix from Truss comes out as a more no-frills business but even though succeeds in capturing the essence of the original. '8008' is not really my ballgame but things gets more interesting again on 'Aspect 3' with chinking hi-hats and dangling elements on top. The last track is strictly ambient business with a dash of noise that many times before has been performed far better.

Shed returns with his second album which displays a variety in styles, skillful arrangements and finalized by great production abilities. This is a proper album which touches everything from Dubstep, Techno, Ambient, cheeky breakbeats and even reminiscences of Drum'n'Bass. Out now on Ostgut Ton

Another solid offering on the Punch Drunk label, this time with a split EP from Peverelist and Hyetal. Both goes very deep but in different ways. 'The Hum' might appear the most immediate and danceable with a UK Funky beat structure engulfed in washing synths. 'RRRR' on the flip operates with a more syncopated rhythm pattern, 8-bit triol madness and dark pads. Surely another winner from Punch Drunk which will be released October 18'th

Due for release in October is the upcoming Zyntax 04 2x12" released on clear vinyl and limited to 200 copies this time around. Fusing electro beats with UK Techno of the first hour this is another winner from the label. Check Myspace for sounds

The owner of Crosstown Rebels has put together the coming Fabric Mix-cd featuring tracks from Four Tet, Apple Blim & Ramadanman, The Mole, Cajmere and a bunch of other artists. This one is for you who like it deep and heavy in the land of technoid Dubstep and minimal House.

Released October 16'th

Tiga has selected Martyn, Efdemin and Matthew Johnson to remix and rework his album track 'Gentle Giant' from his album released last year.
Matthew Johnson quite frankly had better days on remix duties whereas Efdemin delivers a decent but forgettable deep house remix. Martyn's Heaven remix is the one to go for here and comes up with a technoid Future Garage effort which is comprised by heavy snares, slick synth flavours and majestic strings.

Released 13'th of September on Turbo

The instutional Sónar Festival now also takes place in Chicago between September 9 to 11 and will be including performances from Martyn, TRG, Oval and many others.
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