This Saturday sees LA’s Culprit Records head honchos Droog go up British partner in crime Inxec in a special back to back set at one of our favourite London warehouse parties, Potty Mouth. Completing the bill is Danish deep house master Noir and rising Polish stars Catz N Dogz and We Are Not A Rockband’s very own Hazmat; giving what must surely be the most hotly anticipated international lineup across the capital this weekend.
And if just the mere thought of it all wasn’t enough to whet your appetite, Droog have only gone done a Potty Mouth warm-up mix! With tracks from Subb-an, Gavin Herlihy and Amirali, you’ll be popping on your dancing shoes super-early out of sheer excitement. Tracklisting after the jump.
Droog – Potty Mouth Warm-up Mix
Potty Mouth will be from 9pm to 6am in the heart of Hackney at Netil House in London Fields. Tickets are on sale over at Resident Advisor.
Chances are, if you download a lot of deep house podcasts, you’ve already heard Toky. The Hot Since ’82 remix of his track About You is currently making itself known to all and sundry after appearing on Noir’s latest ‘Recommends’ podcast. No surprise there really as it’s due for release on Noir’s label on 30th January. There is another remix by hot tip Fur Coat but it’s the Hot Since ’82 version that’s the big draw here. Pushing what seems to be January’s sound, of deep, down-tempo melancholic house; the remix is the type of track you might miss first time round but then you hear it again and say oh hey what’s that? Then maybe you’ll hear it another time and this time it sticks in your mind. With haunting androgynous vocals coupled with a dirty and deep bassline; it’ll be a 4am killer on the dancefloor for when everyone’s ultra-smashed.
Toky – About You (Hot Since ’82 remix)
Toky’s certainly set for big things this year despite only getting into dance music production last January after a live session with fellow Italian Karm from Tale Of Us. To be on Noir’s label, remixed by two very upcoming acts *and* gained such attention in a year is staggering. And if that weren’t enough, he’s already formed an ace side-project called Superhero with Italian DJ and producer Leon. There’s only a preview available of their new track Drugs And Choices but it’s fucking ace so do check it out. Dry humour laces spoken word lyrics over a sparse beat creating a surprisingly addictive little number.
Superhero – Drugs And Choices (preview)
It’s actually the first track on Toky’s recent Purp & Soul podcast which is well worth a listen and a download. Definitely keep your ears out for more from this man.
If you’re looking for an education in what’s hot right now, look no further than the incredible Noir Recommends podcasts. They’re some of the most listened to deep house podcasts that you will find and are always jam-packed full of serious tunage.
His latest podcast, Episode 9, landed yesterday. The first half is very deep, but picks up after about 30 mins when H.O.S.H’s incredible ‘What Do You Want Me To Say‘ drops.
Stay tuned for more podcasts in this series as and when they arrive.
Noir is playing at the next Potty Mouth – cannot wait for that! Get tickets here.
Mexican producer Louie Fresco is set to release his latest EP on Johnny White of Art Department’s record label No 19 Music, and it seems the Russ Yallop remix is getting more than a few DJs over-excited. With it’s driving bassline and hypnotic Donna Summer sample it’s no wonder. It’s the track that catches you unawares in a club and makes you go woah as you sway to the beat, instantly feeling way more fucked.
It’s a shame that it’s such a short snippet of the track up on No 19′s Soundcloud as the whole track is an utter beast. Luckily you can find it on both Noir’s latest ‘Recommends’ podcast and My Favourite Robot’s podcast for Electronic Groove (both are downloadable and worth a listen).
Truly though, the best way to experience it is going to be in a club and frankly it’s inconceivable that Russ Yallop won’t be shoe-horning this into any and every set he plays for the next few months. It’s too good not to. It’s definitely worth checking out when he’s next in town and making sure you get down there.
As so often happens with exciting tracks there doesn’t seem to be a release date as yet, leaving fans guessing as to when they can get their paws on this beaut. However, it is interesting to note that this release marks a noticeable change in the No. 19 artwork. Apparently 2012 releases will mark a series of work featuring Toronto based illustrator Hugh Steele whose work Johnny White stumbled across whilst visiting his hometown. It’s a good fit for the label as the dreamlike quality of his work certainly suits their output.
EDIT: After posting a link to this on his Facebook, Louie Fresco commented that it will be released “Jan 28: Vinyl, 2 weeks later: Digital”. Thanks Louie- can’t wait!
Louie Fresco – So Good (Russ Yallop remix) [No. 19 Music] – snippet
O hai epic Potty Mouth line-up. What’s that you say? Inxec has coaxed his LA cohorts Droog over to London town to play with him? And Polish duo Catz N Dogz are in town playing a rare live set? And somehow Danish DJ and producer Noir has been thrown into the mix too??
It’s no surprise that clubbers have been going mental for Droog Vs Inxec‘s tech-house track Westbound. It’s got a dark tone to it with a wonderful build-up that will excite both experienced ravers and those new to the scene. But it’s one of the more deliciously darker track from the Westbound EP, Unhinged, with its melancholic female vocals that’s really what 2012 is going to be about.
Inxec Vs Droog – Unhinged
Catz N Dogz are amazing DJs and with a whole box of tricks from their own record label, Pets Recordings, to delight crowds with, seeing them play out is a treat that London get’s its fair share of (luckily). But how often do we get to hear them play their own stuff? This is no doubt a problem that has been eating away at you for some time and thank god for Potty Mouth to the rescue. Expect choice picks from their latest album Escape From Zoo, maybe even a bit of their recent side project with Soul Clap on Hypercolour’s off-shoot label Glass Table, the wonderfully named Clapz II Dogz (if we’re really lucky), and most certainly recent tracks like Jon Bovi.
Catz N Dogz – Jon Bovi (snippet)
Aside from being one half (the music half) of one of the biiiiigest hits from last year, Noir & Haze – Around, Noir also has one of the most downloaded deep house podcasts going. And when you consider how many DJs and producers are constantly churning out podcasts for our ears, this really is no mean feat. Couple that with the fact that HIS tracks regularly pop up on all those other podcasts and you know you’re in for something a bit special.
Noir – We 2 / Are 1 (snippets)
Get your tickets NOW for the very next Potty Mouth before they all sell out.
Potty Mouth Sat 4th Feb Secret warehouse, e. London 9am – 6am £8 – £15
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