Bezier, or as he’s known on the streets and in the sheets, Robert Yang, is responsible for some of my favorite dance music of the recent past. Using sounds and rhythmic structures that are influenced by Hi-NRG history, he twists and upends the genre to great success with productions that I’m always impressed by. I…
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Louie Vega 2015 Edition
Continuing on with talking about some of my favorite records of 2015 so far, Louie Vega has probably had one of his best years in a hot minute. He has dropped no fewer than three absolute anthems already, and with a full album on it’s way that sounds dope from clips, there’s a possibility of…
Golden Donna – I Still See You
When Tom asked me awhile back if I’d be interested in writing for Infinite State Machine I immediately said yes. I have always wanted to be involved in a rebirth and ISM has been, over the years, one of my top sources for music and producers other people weren’t hyping or playing. So, obviously, if…
Ken Gill – Love Moon
One of the things that motivated me to restart ISM was the lack of almost any press coverage of what have been for me (and a lot of DJs I know) some of the biggest tracks of the year. I’d rather start going down that list now than wait till the year’s end. This one…
Scott Grooves – Parts Manager
Summertime is always inspiring to me as a deejay. I lean towards more melodic and beautiful music which lends itself to sunny days and warm nights. It’s always refreshing to find one of those epic and uplifting house/techno crossover jams that will smash a dancefloor every time. So far this summer, none has done it…
2014 Wrap Up by Pipecock
I know, I know. ISM is supposed to be dead now. Well, I didn’t know where else would be a good place to put this, so it’s going here. Tough titty if you don’t like it. When I look at the 2014 “Best Of” lists and the other year end round-ups from various writers, it…
Another Incomprehensive Review of 2013
Well aren’t they all? This one is no different. Here’s a slightly long, slightly scatty rundown of what went on in music for me in 2013. I’ve always enjoyed doing this and it’s probably what I’ll miss the most about ISM. So away we go…
Frak – Erase
We all know by now about the (re)emergence of Sweden’s Frak in 2012, a trio of strange fish who had managed to fly under the radar of most of the world up until a string of releases last year, most notably on Digitalis and Kontra. So after such a high profile year it was odd…
Bitter Sweet Blues ‘n Black Deers
Even by my standard that headline is a pretty awful attempt at rounding up a few of the releases highlghted in this post. But it’s late at night so whatever. Let’s start with the the bitter so. Mr Scott Grooves has a tendency to appear on the fringes every couple of years before slipping away…
New Irish Bizness
Things are tipping over nicely for Irish related action at the moment, be it artists or labels. So here’s a quick rundown of whats a gowan. First up is a new kid on the block from Derry, The Cyclist. With a tape album out in 2011 on Crash Symbols, “Bones In Motion” sees his first…