Magnus Asberg - Into U (Viva Recordings)

Viva Recordings looks toward London-by-the-Sea for an expressive new single from Brighton’s veteran DJ force-of-nature Magnus Asberg. After a thirty year history behind the decks, in the studio, and organizing hundreds of debaucherous parties, Magnus’s ear for quality sounds has held the respect of those in-the-know for a long while. Under his own name as well as through this pseudonym C-Soul, Magnus has released tunes with an esteemed group of labels including DIY Discs, Plastic City, Ornate Music, and his own Romana Records.

Magnus’s latest for Viva, “Into You”, launches with a tight, skippy house music rhythm. Bright chords and panning piano-like sparkles add the vibe while a punchy sub-bass bubbles underneath. Vocal snips and sung phrases bat in and out, guiding the deepness further to the underground. The ‘b-side’ remix comes from the legendary Canadian producer Jay Tripwire who delivers an exquisite Deependub. Jay’s take is spacey and spacious, brandishing shots of reverb and sustained tonal textures throughout its runtime. These cuts are for the most intimate of late nights, as bodies vibrate hypnotically on a darkened dancefloor.

Jay Hill (Superfreq) – “Stellar release! Both tracks are superb offerings.”
Christian Martin (Trippy Ass Technologies) – “The Jay Tripwire remix is DOPE!”
Sean Dimitrie (Bombay Records) – “Lovely release. I think the original is for me, it has a nice bounce to it.”
Scheibosan (Shanti Roots) – “Nice house stomper, I like both versions.”
Matthias Kirsch (JazzRadio 106.8FM) – “Fa-bu-lous! Hypnotic!”
Dean Facer (Resident Advisor) – “Gorgeous … simply gorgeous.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Tasty original and Jay’s wonderful style all over the remix. Full support.”

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

Magnus Asberg - Revolution (Viva Recordings)

In a land far away is the mythical and legendary Club Magnus. A place where you leave your troubles at the door, leave your worries behind, and get lost in the music. Heading the movement is Magnus Asberg, who brings his Revolution to Seattle’s Viva Recordings. Magnus has graced the label in the past under his alter ego, C-Soul. We’re sure to be seeing more from him in the future.

Deep and Mysterious vibes abound, and heavy bass pulsates on the title track, with slick laid back keys driving the charge that fuel this deep groover. On the flipside, In the Heat of the Night, takes things up a notch with a bubbly and bouncy bassline percolating alongside crisp rhythms and synth grooves. Come on in, and help start the revolution.

Greg Dowling (Fish Go Deep) – “Very nice. Gorgeous chords, and real deep house vibes. Will play on the radio show next week.”
Andrew Emil (Glenview Records) – “Fantastic release!”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Both tracks are excellent. They really grow on you.”
Jon Lee (Tilted Records) – “Damn fine tunes.”
Darrel Stout (Beatmatrix Show on WRUW 91.1) – “Will be played, and danced to.”
Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “Revolution is great!”
Da Sunlounge (Myna Music) – “This is lovely! Two strong & quality tracks.”
Kosta (Vibe FM) – “Super finesse!”
Dutchican Soul (Salted Music) – “In the Heat of the Night is dope! Very cool vibe.”
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX rado show) – “Definitely feeling ‘Revolution’. Deep, lovely and organic beats.”

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

Magnus Asberg - Awaked Future EP (Bogota Records)

Bogota Records trains its sights on the vibrant house music scene of London-by-the-Sea for an expressive new single from Brighton’s veteran DJ and promoter Magnus Asberg. After a thirty year history behind the decks, in the studio, and organizing hundreds of debaucherous parties, Magnus’s ear for quality sounds has held the respect of those in-the-know for a long while. Under his own name as well as through this pseudonym C-Soul, Magnus has released tunes with an esteemed group of labels including DIY Discs, Plastic City, Ornate Music, and his own On The House imprint. Now he debuts on Bogota Records with an accomplished set of tunes collected as the Awaked Future EP.

“My Future” opens the EP with a spacey bounce and hypnotic, deep march in its opening rhythm. Tripped-out vocal snippets and measured effect treatments phase in and out of the mix, creating a heady stew that will please the most underground of deep house selectors. The track gets a fleshing out by London’s Tom Gillieron (RvS Music, Eye-Q) who elegantly layers sheets of sound over the basic beat. This one’s filled with psychedelic mania, and its nearly 12 minute runtime doesn’t include a single second of mundanity.

The EP takes a slight left turn with four distinct versions of “Awaked Future” which feature the vocals of Renate, a familiar name to fans of the Bogota label. Magnus provides an original version, a Club Version, and an Acid 303 Version to satisfy the different moods of the DJ. The dreamy, ’90s style house of the original is masterfully complimented by the acid stylings of the Acid 303 Version, and the Club Version accentuates the cosmic good vibes with some punched up drums and embellishments. Also, Schmoov! (Winding Road Records, Large) is on hand to deliver an especially warm deep house remix of “Awaked Future” utilizing the lovely vocal and some spacious chord-play in a masterful manner.

Tyler Stadius (Dialtone Records / Proton Radio) – “All the tracks here are good. It’s tough to pick a favorite, well done!”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “The Future, original or remixed, will be a future classic of listeners with darker and underground taste.”
Piiit (Septante Sept) – “This is just dance floor dynamite!”
DJ Solveg (O.X.O Records) – “A Bomb! Excellent release, full support.”
Spettro (Get Physical Music) – “Yes! My Future is stripped down magic.”
Robot 84 (Paper Recordings) – “Quality sounding house. I’m digging the Acid 303 Version and the Awaked Future Original.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – The Schmoov! Mix is tickling all the right bits for me!”
ADAM WARPED (Whiskey Pickle) – “Enjoying the psychedelic vibes on this one!”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show on DE Radio) - “Tom Gillieron's Our Future Dub is massive!”
Mannix (DMC World Magazine) – “Oh My God, when the first chords of the Schmoov! remix hit me, it goes right off!”

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