Amir Abbasi - Bipolar Robot (the remixes) (Release Musiq)

The prolific and ambitious Asheville label Release Musiq is back with a new single from Amir Abbasi that blends different styles of house music, including deep, tech, minimal, and classic progressive flavors. On “Bipolar Robot” an arsenal of veteran producers apply their unique and time-tested techniques to remixing the multitalented Atlanta-based Abbasi’s two part original. Shuffling rhythms and driving percussion, accentuated by hauntingly mystic vocals, beckon the listener ever deeper into lush synth laden soundscapes on “Bipolar Robot (Part I)”, while its sequel packs even more of a punch. The host of remixers providing different interpretations include Medway (Hooj Choons), Los Angeles producer Kazell (Bedrock), Andy Slate (CR2, Bedrock), Hungary’s Limitless, and Release Musiq’s own Luis Armando. The sounds on these versions range from Medway’s typically expansive remix to Andy Slate’s chunky tech-house groove to the funky, progressive feel from Luis Armando. “Bipolar Robot” and its mixes touch on enough ground to fill most of the big room scenarios DJs envision when hunting for tracks.

Orde Meikle (Slam / Soma) - “Nice tunes … I’ll try these out.”
Cooccer (Pesto / Deepclass) - “Nice work!”
Spesh (Loöq Records) - “Andy Slate’s got it here. Great remix.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) - “I’m really liking both originals (not to mention the title), as well as the Medway remix. Deep.”
Fabrizio Marra (Ibiza Global Radio) - “Nice, deep tech-house. I like a lot of these remixes, and Kazell’s mix stands out. Dope!”
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Some great versions on here … from the remixes the Kazell and Luis Armando versions are excellent, with Luis’ being particularly brilliant. The ‘Part II’ version also has proper chunky beats - digging that! Great release.”
Claudio Di Leo (Housology Radio Show) - “Deep and dark!”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Stomping track! It’s got a really nice vibe.”
SimonG (Deep South Audio) - “Deep tech-house beats throughout … smooth and slick, including a lot of quality remixes.”
Jean Jérome (Radio FG, France) - “A lot of great remixes right here … difficult to pick a favorite.”
Bobi (Global Movement Radio Show) - “A really nice release with a strong remix package. The Medway Remix is definitely very good.”

Available now from Beatport and Juno Download.

Various Artists - Miami WMC Sampler 2013 (Release Musiq)

Asheville’s ambitious tech-house label Release Musiq showcase their current roster and some new collaborators with their Miami WMC Sampler 2013. Twelve tracks are included, encompassing the different textures in the club-ready Release Musiq oeuvre, featuring many unheard cuts amongst a few recent ‘best of’ moments. Cuban-born Luis Armando, whose tribal-tinged Futuro EP is presently making waves, leads with three tracks, including the tough, swirling “Peaks,” a remix of “Globatron” by Mitch Major (Adapt Recordings, Suka), and Dathan and Kri‘s Stripped Out Bass rework of “Nico’s Dream,” Luis’ collaboration with Nicodemus Roth. Amir Abbasi, the prolific Atlanta-based producer, DJ, and video artist, is represented by “Bipolar Robot, which gets a superb, floor-filling remix from Medway (Hooj Choons). Release Musiq’s J-Hecht is on board for the slinky and spacey deep tech-house track ”Nothing in this World,“ and a chuggy remix from Piltdown Sound (Bleepsequence, Subsensory Recordings) of Astervoid’s ”Moral Inheratives” rounds out this impressive package. These are just the highlights … dig in and have a listen to what Release Musiq has in store for global dance floors. 

Tyler Stadius - “Great package of late night goods.”
Chris Udoh (Tigerhook) - “Impressive release … chock full of cuts.”
Will SumSuch (DeepWit / Etoka) - “Some nice bits here … tasty!”
Brent Nicholls (Matinee London) - “Fantastic collection of tech-flavoured deep house tunes. Medway’s mix of ‘Bipolar Robot’ really stands out while the ‘pump up the volume’ inspired ‘Nico’s Dream’ is a real peak timer.”
Summer (Tulipa Recordings) - “This sounds great.”
DJ Style (Knob Records) - “‘Globatron (Mitch Major Remix)’ … hot tune.”
DJ Aldrin (Zouk Club) - “The Medway remix is on point!”
Velanche (Urban Landscapes) - “Some of these tracks must have banged the floors in Miami! Good stuff.”
Merlyn Martin (Subdivisions Global Radio Show) - “I’m digging the Detroit-vibed ‘Moral Inheratives.’”
DJ Phil T (DJ Times) - “The J-Hecht and Astervoid tracks are my definite picks … love ’em.”
DJ Deep Index (BOP FM, New Zealand) - “Amazing bunch of tracks, just up my alley!”
QuestionmarQ (Red FM, Ireland) - “Great music here, from the body shaking bass of ‘Nothing in this World’ to the twisted brilliance of Medway’s mix of ‘Bipolar Robot’ … but my favorite is the techno-influenced ‘Moral Inheratives (Piltdown Sound Remix).’”

Available now from Beatport.