Stream: Dots - Funktionslust

Icy stripped back pop from London duo Funktionslust on new track Dots. Love this. Check out Dots below, or their previous song Seats here.

Stream: My Fault - Noir & HRRSN

My Fault is the follow-up to Noir's previous single Angel and a preview of what to expect on the forthcoming debut album, due early next year. It's a storming bluesy house record, with Berlin singer HRRSN's soulful vocals focusing on the sense of guilt and personal responsibility that can come from a failed relationship. Danish producer Noir's career has spanned more than ten-years and the forthcoming album attempts to distill that experience into a set of songs that will range from electronics to techno with a focus on deep songs such as this one.

If this track is anything to go by the album should be well worth the wait. This sort of measured vocal house gets me every time - it's emotive and classy yet still holds it's own on a dancefloor. Check it out:

Following the great success of 'ANGEL' we are now ready with the next Noir single on Noir Music. 'MY FAULT' features the emotional, soul drenched vocals and lyrics of Berlin based singer HRRSN, that heart wrenchingly reflect the deep regrets and inner conflicts of a failed relationship. The emotive vocals are fused with penetrating synths and heavy beats to create the perfect contrast against the vulnerability that's inherent in his words. "This is probably my most clubby but also my rawest, emotional track to date. It's crafted and arranged with my experience from playing from small clubs to big festivals and tested accordingly, so I was 100% sure it worked perfectly" says Noir. 'MY FAULT' is a sneak peak into the forthcoming debut album that's set for a release in the spring of 2015. Perfectly setting up an album that will explore the darker edges of electronic music, 'MY FAULT' entices the listener for what's to come, for the album will be a distillation of Noir's career that has spanned over 10 years. Renowned for his diverse podcast series and eclectic DJ sets, fans can expect a beautifully balanced combination of vocal heavy songs and tracks that range from electronica through to techno and delve into a deeper, more melancholy realm of production; presenting Noir as very much the artist and musician as producer and DJ.  With a lauded discography that counts prominent labels such as UK's Defected Records and Berlin-based imprint Get Physical as supporters, the Danish producer and label owner is massively respected for both his visionary A&R and production skills. With Noir Music entering its eighth year, Noir's expertise as a house music tastemaker have resulted in success' with rising stars such as Hot Since 82 and Finnebassen both breaking through on the label. With further support coming from some of the industry's most highly regarded visionaries such as Carl Cox & Pete Tong, Noir continues his ascent into the upper echelons of global dance music with what is set to be a definitive year of releases. 

Stream: Struggling - DRDR

Electronic three-piece DRDR are back with their highly anticipated new EP ‘Struggling’, set for release on 29th September via Glyph Recordings. Hailing from Brighton, DRDR are comprised of producers Chris Campbell and Joe Woods, plus female vocalist Donna Cursons. Buoyed by their hometown’s vibrant music scene, the trio combine elements of Deep House, Garage and soulful R&B style vocals to create their sound, which they describe as Deep Garage and Future Bass. Their influences stem from post-UKG tracks and artists like SBTRKT, Maribou State and Jamie XX. Title track ‘Struggling’ is a juxtaposition between Cursons' soulful, emotional vocals and Campbell and Woods’ staccato melody. Featuring hypnotic vocal cuts and loops that build up to the anthemic, bass-driven chorus, their genre-bending style is perfectly displayed by the stripped back dubstep breakdown at the end

Strong garage influenced electronic music from Brighton's DRDR, who are producers Chris Campbell and Joe Woods, plus female vocalist Donna Cursons. Stated influencers include Jamie XX and SBTRKT, and you can sense both coming through on this track.

Look out for the full EP, out on Glyph Recordings on 29 September.

Download: Cut Me Loose / Serenity - Shelter Point

There is a beautiful subtlety to the music of Nottingham-based duo Shelter Point. The production on both of these tracks does a terrific job of just about adding enough colour and detail to Liam Arnold's vocals. Cut Me Loose is the newer of the two, a little more upbeat whilst still laced with melancholy, Serenity is more of a full-on modern ballad. Check them both out below where you can stream or download from Soundcloud.

Stream: Make Sense - Breen

Out 28th September 2014 www.breenofficial.com www.twitter.com/breen_music

Nice electronic soul from London singer Breen, real name Matt Lamb. This is Matt's second release and marks his last track before he starts working on his debut album. Also check out previous release Say What You Want below, which features a remix by Fickle Friends, whom I featured back in Feb.

Debut single and remix package out 20th April 2014