Animal Friend - Stokin (Green Gorilla Lounge)

Animal Friend's "Stokin" takes on new dimensions in the hands of San Francisco production duo Sleight of Hands, who transform the original's indie-disco framework into something altogether more expansive. This remix package, released via Green Gorilla Lounge, showcases the source material's strength and the remixers' deft touch at reconstruction.

The Sleight of Hands remix maintains Kazuko Anne Kimura's haunting vocals while building new sound architectures beneath. The duo's production style shines through in the careful layering of breaks and house rhythms, creating dance floor momentum without sacrificing the original's psychedelic undertones.

What's particularly striking is how the remix honors Animal Friend's evolution from an 80s-inspired rock outfit to electronic innovators. The original mix, included in the package, provides context for this transformation and highlights how Kimura and Jasper Speicher have developed their distinctive voices in San Francisco's electronic music landscape.

Jon Wesley (Insomniac) – “I love the Slight of Hands remix. It reminds me of Plastic Dreams a bit. Love the vocal too. Great San Francisco-style house.”
Juan Moreno (Neo Ouija) – “Nice. Perfect track for the night.”
Luis Machuca (Friskybeat Records) – “New funky wave vibes.”
Ket Shah (Mucho Soul) – “The Original Mix is a Strong Dancefloor tool.”
DJ Morpheus (Lysergic Factory Radio Show) – “Excellent track and remix by Sleight of Hands! I dig it very much.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “This is pure class. Stokin original mix is my fav, the punk influenced vocal against that backdrop of bass, keys and swirling pads! 10/10.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, Apple Music, And Spotify.

DJ M3 - Acid Fashion (Green Gorilla Lounge)

San Francisco’s own DJ M3 (Sleight Of Hands, Smoke N’ Mirrors) returns to his Green Gorilla Lounge label for the funky floor shaker “Acid Fashion”. The main version features that bouncy bass that’s no stranger to M3’s productions alongside tight drum rolls, trippy delay effects, and a 303-tastic synth motif. This is one slinky after hours groover. M3 backs this with the Rough & Tough mix, giving some more weight to the bass and drum tracks while raising the dial on the acid meter. Midway in, there’s a cool and cheeky sample loop that’ll please all the dance floor banshees. DJ M3 never fails to make ’em move.

DJ Solveg (O.X.O. Records) – “Absolutely crazy release. I love it! 100% support.”
Atnarko (Noir / Dance:Revolt) – “Nice one from Manny!”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite / Dialtone Records) – “Love the Rough & Tough Mix. First time I recall anyone using that sample. Well done.”
DJ P-Rez (Not So Fast Records) – “Love the acid! I’m all over this one.”
Greg Eversoul (Elektek / Tenampa) – “Prime mover from DJ M3. Good stuff, great funk acid moves.”
DJ Daniel D (Discobox Records) – “Well rounded grooves with an acid touch.”
Pointbender (Harmonious Discord) – “Plenty here to work with.”
Jon Lee (Westside Legacy) – “Solid release, the Original Mix is for me.”
Distant People (Soul Elements Radio Show) – “Deadly sound!”
DJ Nova (Nova Planet Radio Show) – “New school acid house texture on the Original Mix makes it pure underground. And do you know what comes to my mind after playin’ the Rough & Tough Mix? C’mon, it’s easy…”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, iTunes, And Spotify.

DJ M3 - Staches & Glasses EP (Green Gorilla Lounge)

Who’s ever said 'no' to a healthy house music chugger? San Francisco's DJ M3 sure hasn’t, and his new Statches & Glasses EP reaffirms this through a three track selection that packs a killer bounce per ounce. All of these cuts are certifiably tech-infused, but with plenty of acid, funk, and soul elements to impart a strong dose of groove. This dance robot is also part human.

“Best of Me“ excites straight from the get-go with a no-nonsense acid riff and soulful vocal snippets that are reminiscent of the high-energy days of rave. “Girl Doesn’t Mess Around” is a sonic chameleon so versatile, it achieves the rare ability to serve as a strong building block for a set while still pumping perfectly at peak time to keep the vibe alive. Rhythmic variations in “Beats & Bones” should keep the dance floor on its toes as the track delivers a genuine good old-fashioned booty shake.

All in all, the Staches & Glasses EP is simply a musical mirror of DJ M3’s dance floors over the years and transmits the maxim that, above all else, dance music can still be a lot of fun.

Chris Todd (Crazy P / Hot Toddy) - "A really good release, and it's great to have dub mixes for all three tracks."
Alexander Robotnick - "Excellent."
Jelo (Bugeyedrecords) - "'Beats & Bones' is super fun. I love the transitions."
Larry Tee - "I love this!"
Rory Hoy (Howlin' Records / Super Hi-Fi) - "'Best Of Me' is a cool tune!"
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - "Wicked vibes. I'm all over the dubs here, 'Girl Doesn't Mess Around' in particular."
Tommy D Funk (Good For You Records / DJ Times) - "I'm loving this classy EP … like some quality '90s house. Dope!"
DJ Aldrin (One With Music, Singapore) - "I'm digging 'Girl Doesn't Mess Around'."
Bing Ang (East End, Shanghai) - "A solid release … this will definitely keep the floor busy."
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) - "I like the '80s and acid influences in 'Girl Doesn't Mess Around' and 'Beats & Bones' is definitely a banger. These tracks are built for the big systems."
Tariq Ziyad (Nu Urban ERA) - "Proper house music rooted in the best of the old school sound."
Velanche (Urban Landscapes Radio Show) - "Party tunes, for sure. I will add one of these to my next mix!"

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, iTunes, and Spotify.

Sleight Of Hands - Valhalla / Huh! (Green Gorilla Lounge)

The Green Gorilla Lounge crew have been big movers and shakers on the San Francisco underground scene since the mid-'90s. The label born from these bay area party hustlers is now relaunching after a five year hiatus. The occasion is met by Sleight Of Hands, the rising collaboration between DJ M3 and Phil Collis. Already responsible for a prominent single on Smoke N' Mirrors, remixes for Om Records, and much more, the duo have been consistently working crowds on the club and festival circuit. It comes as no surprise that their new single for GGL has been heavily road tested as well as 'playa approved' at gigs like the Disco Knights camp at Burning Man.

Sleight Of Hands' "Valhalla" and "Huh!" are just the type of bass-y, deep house, acid fusion cuts perfect for the diverse and open-minded west coast party goers. Both tracks are playfully twisted, constantly evolving to never end up at the same place they began. "Valhalla" is a post-apocalyptic stormer. Intermingling acid currents wind their way through heavy metallic chords, punchy bass, and reverberating chants. A constant ping lets listeners know not all is lost, even amongst the swirl of alarming sounds. "Huh!" is a lighter piece, but it keeps much of the same energy, this time diffused with bold fun. Constant wavy organ stabs in a call-and-response with more determined rhythmic variations start the track off innocently enough. Soon a breakdown introduces a rumbling, sub-dependent bass groove on overdrive and, eventually, guttural acid lines. Familiar but sparingly used diva vocals lend just the right amount of attitude to the track.

Sleight Of Hands deliver a decidedly proper welcome back for the Green Gorilla Lounge label.

Nick Warren - "This is mega! I love it."
Pezzner - "It's party time!"
Gavin Hardkiss (Hawke) - "Dopeness."
Thee Cool Cats (Get Physical / Nurvous) - "Nice one … 'Valhalla' is hot."
Randall Jones (Audio Therapy / Baroque) - "These tracks are dope! I like both … I'm gonna put them in rotation on this current Asia tour."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "This is pretty hot."
Vanilla Ace - "'Huh!' is dope."
Inland Knights - "'Huh!' is in the box for sure."
Distant People (Foliage / Seamless) - "A smooth and funky bump here … I like the tension and build up."
Tee Cardaci (Low Down Grooves / Sine Qua Non) - "Having spent many a night under the disco ball at Green Gorilla parties, I'm glad to see the label is back. Great release!"
DJ Craig C (Peace Bisquit / Pound Boys) - "Hot sh&t! I love how different this is. Both tracks are gonna get played … I mean, rocked!"
Al Bradley (3am Recordings / Fabric) - "Wicked bassy grooves here, particularly on 'Valhalla' … awesome and powerful stuff."
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) - "It's like being back in Golden and Kinetic Acid House … Terry Farley would love this tune."
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) - "'Valhalla' is already an anthem for my future sets. Massive!"

Available now from Beatport.