Various Artists - Prima Norsk 4 (Beatservice Records)

"Prima Norsk" is a slogan for Norwegian vegetables back in the day, meaning something like "first class Norwegian". Prima Norsk is also a series of compilation CDs released on Beatservice Records, now entering its glorious fourth iteration. The concept has been to collect and present house-centric tracks from Norwegian producers, previously unreleased and exclusive or only available on limited 12" editions.

In 2016 the Norwegian house scene is more alive than ever, and Prima Norsk 4 responds by consisting solely of exclusive fresh tracks from internationally renowned artists in the Beatservice orbit as well as a few new names. Highlights include Kohib's slinky vocoder magic in "Ut Paa Diskotek", the dubby ride of "Moneymaker" by Vinny Villbass and vocalist Ando, Doc L Junior's swingy yet dreamy house groover "Make That Move", and the uplifting synth-disco of "Eternal Affection Part III" from Iceland's rising B.G. Baarregaard. There's a lot more to explore here … dig deep in to some Prima Norsk!

The Prima Norsk 4 compilation will be released as a 15 track digital album, 12 track CD, and 13 track double LP vinyl.

Ilya Santana (Eskimo Recordings / Santa Esperanza) - "I played Prima Norsk 3 a lot and will for sure support this."
Nick Warren - "Great release. B.G. Baarregaard's track is immense."
Tensnake - "Doc L Junior's 'Make That Move' is great."
Sleazy McQueen - "Oh yeah … all of my favorites in one place!"
Djuma Soundsystem (Get Physical / Crosstown Rebels) - "Great compilation!"
Vanilla Ace - "NIce selection … interesting tracks."
Hard Ton (Toy Tonics / Luv Shack) - "Nice groovy stuff here."
Ali Herron (OOFT! / Foto Rec.) - "I'm loving the deepness of the Addvibe track!"
Danny Ashenden (C90s / Earl Grey) - "Awesome release!"
Belabouche (Midnight Riot / DiscoDat) - "Great tune from B.G. Baarregaard … I like it and I will play it."
Black Alley (In Control Radioshow) - "Banging tracks here … I love them all."
DJ Tomas (Google Play / ForwardEver) - "These Norse gems fit every taste, and are truly tastefully designed beats. I especially love the housier tracks which flow smoothly."
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) - "Extraordinary and cool … from Kraftwerk-esque through to the toughness of De Fantastiske To and everything in between. Essential stuff."
DJ Morpheus (Lysergic Factory) - "Excellent collection. Disco, fresh and easy … perfect for the summer."
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing Radio Show) - "If this is what they're spinning in Norway then I wanna go!"

Now available from Beatport, Bandcamp, iTunes, and Spotify.

The New Black - The Trouble With Monarchy (Whiskey Pickle)

Texas-based cosmic-funksters The New Black return to Whiskey Pickle with their latest offering entitled The Trouble With Monarchy. This slick production duo -- comprised of Nathan Stewart and William Bowers -- have gone on to release with Midnight Riot, Something Different, and Headset after making their initial debut on Whiskey Pickle. Two cuts and a pair of remixes comprise their new groove-laden release, opening with the filtered, low-slung swing of “A Game Of Tones”. Chirpy sample stabs and ominous synth swells usher in a fat bass line and airy pads as things crescendo into a tsunami of enveloped Moog riffs.

Icelandic disco-maestro B.G. Baarregaard (Whiskey Disco, DiscoDat) steps up first to spin the groove of “A Game Of Tones” into an uptempo, cosmic burner. His shimmering synth work adds a carefree vibe to the original's menacing flair. UK duo Hearts Of Darkness, comprised of industry heavyweights Phil Towers and Al Bradley (3am Recordings), construct a dubby take on “A Game Of Tones”. They employ loads of echoes and funky synth riffs with their aim set steadily at club dance floors. Wrapping things up nicely is “The Royal We”, a hypnotic deep house affair from The New Black that oozes like syrup and is just as sweet.

Ursula 1000 - "Sublime."
Graeme Park - "Absolutely bloody wonderful."
Sleazy McQueen - "Solid vibes and production all around."
Hardway Bros (A Love From Outer Space) - "Really cool … I love it!"
Vanilla Ace - "'A Game Of Tones' is the one for me."
All Good Funk Alliance - "Love these deep cuts … the drums on 'The Royal We' are really popping and fresh. These are fun."
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - "Lovely."
Alvaro Hylander (DeepWit) - "Witty title! Cool refreshing sounds overall, but really liking 'The Royal We'."
Spettro (Crosstown Rebels) - "The Hearts Of Darkness remix is very nice … perfect for pool parties boogie dance floors."
DJ Doubles (Freestyle Fusion) - "Great floor-filling breakbeat madness … sticky business to stomp yer feet!"
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "The summer disco sound of B.G. Baarregaard will be the best choice under the sun."
Kosta (Vibe FM / AWD House) - "Perfect for my disco bonanza sessions!"
Jean Jérome (Radio FG / Kut 'N' Paste) - "Summer vibes coming from Whiskey Pickle."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.