BiGz & Malkov Feat. Below Bangkok - Eastern Lights (Wind Horse Records)

Wind Horse Records is ecstatic to present its latest release, this time from veteran Canadian DJ/producer Adel Ghandour AKA BiGz (and formerly known as BiG AL) in collaboration with Russian DJ/producer Malkov AKA Spring Reason and Croatia’s Amir Jashari AKA Below Bangkok.

The exciting triad join forces and frequencies to land their new single “Eastern Lights,” featuring remixes from Wind Horses’s founder Hamza, Morocco's Kali G, and Sri Lanka's Asvajit.

This release is a representative vision of the global influence and fabric that bind the tapestry of music released on Wind Horse Records. “Eastern Lights” is a gorgeously crafted deep dub-tech groover that could inspire visions of hypnotic space and the introspection of time. Unhurried and unabashedly laid-back, the track is characterized by a lush, enveloping pad to entrance the listener straight away. This is complimented by simple yet effective drums and percussion, mirroring the group’s minimal affinities. A subtle and round bass line helps make this a perfect weapon for the early hours and the after-hours. “Eastern Lights” can be described as an aural trip through the cosmos interpreted the trio.

On remix duties, Hamza renders his own interpretation of “Eastern Lights” with an alluring, ethnic-flavored remix that leans toward the mystical. It’s dance-floor friendly but retains a hypnotic influence and Eastern soul. Hamza's unique individuality and sense for harmony are recognizable. An apt vocal sample is layered effortlessly over the vibe and shows itself fleetingly, adding to the lure of the remix.

Sri Lankan producer Asvajit lends his expertise to conjure a refreshing rerub of “Eastern Lights”. Staying true to the original, the remix is driving and easy-going at the same time. There’s a minimal-dub touch to it, interspersed with well-tuned atmospherics and transitions, complimented by Asvajit's innate ability to craft dance-floor weapons time after time.

Not to be left out, Kali G steps up with his version of “Eastern Lights” which is stripped-down and peppered with piano stabs, vocal snippets, and tropical rhythms. Relentless and addictive, this tune is tailor-made for those high-octane dance-floor moments. A slight departure from his more melodic works, Kali's remake of “Eastern Lights” showcases the incredible versatility and understanding of the dance-floor that he brings to the table with every single track that he works on.

Lorenzo al Dino (7th District Inc.) – “All 4 mixes are well done.”
Pathaan (Globetronica / BBC) – “Full marks for the whole package! Love it.”
SimonG (Volcano Radio) “Quality Sounds across the board. Always a pleasure having these in the DJ and Radio sets.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Deep & Seductive! All of these mixes are great.”
Peter Evans (Viva Recordings) – “Lovely deep, atmospheric groove on this one.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “The original mix is the one that works best for me. Excellent deep, atmospheric vibes!”
Salvatore Logicfusion (Deepinradio) – “Great vibes. Already playing on Deepinradio.”
Aryan Sharma (Dimension Radio) – “Great pack from the Windhorse stables. Really loving Hamza's remix and Asvajit's remix.”
Steve Perez / DJ P-REZ (Not So Fast Records) – “I like how each track is perfect for all hours of the night … or day!”
Steve 'Griffo' Griffiths (Freak Da Funk Radio Show) – “My fave is the Asvajit Remix, a deep and techy rework that brings to mind some of doc martin's work in years gone by.”

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

Troja - Shanti (Wind Horse Records)

The latest release from Wind Horse Records dips once again into India’s fertile deep house movement, this time exposing Mumbai-based DJ / producer Troja to an awaiting global audience. The Shanti EP, consisting of three top notch house tracks, should handily further this goal.

Shanti” leads the three originals on the EP, instantly mesmerizing with its ringing sitars and vocal chants led forward by a heartbeat-like rhythm. Tabla percussion flourishes and chiming synth melodies add to the deep house cut’s eastern appeal. This sound is expanded with “Ghats”, which adds mystical flute lines and churning layers of percussion to the dance floor equation. The track builds to an exotic bounce as plucked strings and a rising synth drone work to charm the listener. “Mantra” features a deeper, punchier rhythm and intriguing vocals of a magical persuasion. The hypnotic combination of the languid bass line and sparse beats make this one an after-hours treat for intimate venues.

Three fantastic remixes compliment Troja’s addictive originals. Berlin duo Gudio Schneider and Daniel Dreier (Highgrade, Moon Harbour) present their ‘Aztecs Explore India’ remix of “Shanti” which blends the original’s textures into a 14 minute masterwork. The voices and instruments fade in and out of the mix while the remixers’ solid house rhythm and melodic arpeggiation lines confidently anchor the production. Wind Horse Records’ own Kali G also tackles “Shanti”, going for a dubbier treatment that plays with splashes of percussion and echoed instrumentation to create a satisfying aural journey. Another duo, Bahrain’s Zone+ & Usif, are on hand for a version of “Ghats” that may be the deepest effort on the EP. Calming key pads and hand-drum heavy beats combine with smooth sub-bass and swelling snatches of the original cut. It’s a lovely remix, showing the depth of deep house through its continuing global exchange of sound and ideas.

Nick Warren (Hope Recordings) – “Bloody wonderful release, very very good!”
Bruno From Ibiza (Ibiza Global Radio) – “Nice ethnic vibes.”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Amazing release! I love the out there, unique sounds and feel of these.”
Chris Fortier (Fade / Mindwarp) – “Great remix from Guido Schneider and Daniel Dreier.”
Larry Tee (Carnage Music) – “Really sweet.”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Digging this groove.”
Dean Serafini (JjazproJect) – “Mantra hits the spot very nicely.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Wild, seductive cuts!”
Charl Chaka (Radio 1 Dubai) – “This simply awesome. Perfect for my HOUSEofAFRIKA sets.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On radio show) – “These are beautiful. I love Mantra, Shanti and the Zone + Usif remix of Ghats. I will play them all.”

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

Kali G - Equinox EP (Wind Horse Records)

Wind Horse Records ventures to Morocco to uncover Kali G, a DJ and producer of much local renown as well as a history in the clubs of Ibiza and Spain (where he was a resident of Catedral Club Sevilla). With previous releases on Desertica Records, We Love, and Y Serious?, Kali G has joined the Wind Horse family with an impressive three track release. The Equinox EP confidently displays his tight deep house sound, sprinkled with what Kali G calls 'spiritual waves' and the occasional sample from traditional Moroccan music.

"Equinox" opens the release with a snappy and funky drum track, followed by a rhythmic cut-up vocal of unknown origin, exotic high pitched embellishments, and quick snatches of percussion. This one's a definite mood setter. "Fire Dancer" follows with a more commanding low end and some distant chants to prepare the dance floor for the journey. The rhythm is insistent and pounding, giving the impression of a steadfast march to some sacred place. The EP closes with "Nadam", a gentler and dubbier effort from Kali G that explores the stereo sphere with layers of pads, ethnic vocals, and bright melodies. This one builds nicely and emotionally, and showcases the distinctive elements in this promising producer's toolkit. Kali G's Equinox EP delivers deep house with a difference.

Quentin Harris - "'Equinox' and 'Nadam' are unusual and I love unusual!"
Pete Moss - "Beautiful."
Atish (Desert Hearts / Robot Heart) - "Tribal, minimal, and techy, and yet still pretty unique and fun. Really groovy dance floor stuff."
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite / Dialtone Records) - "Tough to choose a favorite here. Great tracks. Different then the norm."
Marcia Carr (Mi-Soul Radio / Ladyz) - "High quality dance floor cuts … very nice."
Sean-Michael Yoder (Ibiza Voice) - "Excellent release. Love the sensual vibes of 'Fire Dance'."
Brian Bacchus (Summit Sessions Radio Show) - "'Nadam' is just a smooth, beautiful, sunset kind of track."
DJ Zach (Subtronic End Radio Show) - "Grooving tribal vibes."
DJ Di Costa (MoodyLushious Influences Radio Show) - "Another quality release on Wind Horse Records. Diggin' 'Equinox' a lot, however the true enchanter for me is 'Nadam'."
Salvatore Logicfusion (Deepinradio) - "Minimal funky grooves. Stylish."
Tobin Ellsworth (Pink Mammoth / Disco Katz) - "Summertime mystics! Great release."
Tariq Ziyad (Nu Urban ERA) - "Strikingly different, strikingly brilliant."
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) - "I love this … Wind Horse Records always captures a unique vibe. This is a serious little EP."
Bob Duskis (Six Degrees Records) - "Always enjoy the stuff from Wind Horse and this is no exception. Deep and lovely with nice 'global' touches."

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