Electro House Recommendations July 2011

Review: Attention Vegetarian vinyl consumers - approach this excellent introduction to the I'm A Cliche canon proper from Hannulelauri with caution if the sight of bare meat causes your constitution consternation. Raw steak on the cover art aside, there's little other reason not to indulge in this brilliantly oddball take on house music from the Finnish duo. Opening track "Box To Box" splays a cheeky acid stab lead over rusted percussion steeped in off kilter rhythms, whilst deep in the machine what sounds like an elephant tries to play along in time - it's a wonderfully tongue in cheek riposte to po faced music everywhere. The accompanying remix from Throne Of Blood duo Populette does a sterling job of realigning the track to burning deep house bump that's a perfect fit for the midnight hour. On the flip the title track "Dysfunction" straddles a lysergic house pump that will prove potent in the right atmosphere, whilst Toby Tobias embellishes the track with some soulful excess via diva warbling and hand claps.

Review: The arrival of a new Tigersushi twelve ranks as one of the most pleasant sights one can experience - not least for the imaginative press release that accompanies what is always a refined selection of music. The latest release from the Parisian imprint excels in all departments - firstly it introduces the record buying public to the slightly deranged mind of Brazilian producer Yes Wizard, who according to press release gospel Tigersushi boss Joakim discovered via urban legend whilst on a South American jolly. Lead track "Elephant & Castle" is utterly hypnotic, blazing through raw drums and jagged synths before introducing a delightful floating arpeggio. The rarely spotted Duke Dumont remixes "Elephant & Castle", focusing on the heavenly arpeggio and straightening the track out with some killer drum programming that's like an afro UK funky flex (expect a lot more from the less than prolific producer this year). Factor in the heavyweight pressing and this is one hot tamale of a twelve!

Review: Canadian synth pop duo Junior Boys are set to release their It's All True album imminently, and as a little teaser they press up one of the singles, "Banana Ripple", onto nice shiny 12". Focused on summer vibes, catchy pop vocals and underlying groove, this will no doubt be a hit amongst dancefloor dwellers and DJs alike. On remix duty is The Field who strip back some of the immediate punch, instead offering a more relaxed re-work. Their shy approach slips marks it out as Juno's pick of the two.