Other2Sides - Loving Me Wrong (Muskox Records)

Muskox Records once again reaches into its hometown talent pool for the latest single from Other2Sides, the smooth and emotive "Loving Me Wrong". Hailing from Cheltenham, UK, Other2Sides is personified by a British house music sound that is nostalgic and bouncy with many of the characteristics of garage and the current bass scene. "Loving Me Wrong" is no exception … short, hypnotic organ chords, a crisp rhythm track, and the repeated vocal motif drive the track forward into a gorgeous, melodic breakdown sure to plunge the dance floor into a lost-in-the-music moment. This is underground house music at its best. After remixing Other2Sides' previous "Back Then" single, the Berlin-via-Venezuela producer Fernan Dust has a second go at Cheltenham's finest. Dust's version of "Loving Me Wrong" fully reimagines the track into a sparse and moody after hours affair featuring engaging percussive repetitions, snatches of organ, and echoey synth riffs. The vocal phases in and out as if tuning in from a long distance broadcast, giving the track an otherworldly feel. "Loving Me Wrong" is yet another exceptional single from Other2Sides and Muskox Records.

Tensnake - "I'm loving the breakdown."
Sebastian Davidson (Nightbird Music) - "Nice release … support!"
Toomy Disco (Kitsuné / Under The Shade) - "Cool vibes here. Really feeling the deep sense."
Vanilla Ace - "Cool sounds!"
Alvaro Hylander (DeepWit Recordings) - "Lovely stuff … the original is great. Muskox always brings it!"
Mr. V. (Sole Channel Music NYC) - "Nice!"
Chris Fortier (Fade) - "The Fernan Dust remix is the one for me."
Tom Lown (Lucky Sun Recordings) - "This is great! Crisp deepness with a lovely breakdown."
DJ Craig C (Pound Boys) - "Nice single. I like the original the best but Fernan Dust's mix also has a nice vibe to it."
Hippie Torrales - "Nice Fernan Dust remix."
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - "A gorgeous slice of old school inspired garage."
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) - "Classy stuff. I love the crystal clear production on the original mix. The remix is a cracker, too, with those big stabs that cut through mix."
Tariq Ziyad (Nu Urban ERA / Planet Rave) - "Absolutely gorgeous organ-led tech-house goodness. I've been listening to this over and over again!"
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX) - "Deep, smooth, warm chords and a catchy vocal hook … nice groover, this."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.

Other2Sides - Hooked Up (Muskox Records)

Cheltenham local boy Other2Sides is back on hometown label Muskox with his unique blend of UK garage and house. After the massive success of his last release, "Back Then", supported by Roger Sanchez, David Vendetta, Stonebridge, Freemasons, and many more, he has done it again with a fantastic slice of classic house on "Hooked Up." The original has a chunky, rolling tech groove, playful old-school house chords, and plenty of percussive rim shots creating complex, exciting rhythms. Chopped up diva vocals and cool NY-accented chitter chatter balance each other out, switching back-and-forth between energetic and deeper tones. The package includes two equally great remixes from forthcoming Muskox artists Agei, with a darker tech feel, and Yoba, with a housier club vibe. Dig in.

Tensnake - "The original is nice and deep."
Motorcitysoul (Cocoon / Stir15) - "All three mixes are top notch … difficult to pick the best."
Fabricio Peçanha (Moodmusic / Definition Records) - "Stunning!"
Randall Jones (Audio Therapy / Baroque) - "That Agei remix is the bomb."
Moodymanc (20/20 Vision) - "I like the vibe of the original, though the remixes are nice, too."
Tom Lown (Savoir Faire) - "I like it! Refreshing deepness."
Vanilla Ace - "The original mix is nice."
Lorenzo al Dino (7th District Inc. / Royal Plastic) - "Solidly produced … a kickin', deep track."
Pete Williams (Natural Rhythm) - "Nice classic garage sound. The original of 'Hooked' is the one."
Alkalino (Estimativa / Audaz Recordings) - "The Yoba remix is my favorite."
Soul Minority - "Great release … nice deepness!"
Pat Lezizmo (Conya Records / Karmaloft) - "The original mix is the one for me … I'm digging the atmosphere. It feels like spring is coming!"
Distant People (Foliage / Seamless) - "The original has my attention … dreamy, moody and deep. I'm also feeling the Yoba remix for late night twists."
Bogdan Taran (Dance Box Radio Show) - "I like this tune very much … it's melodic, it has groove, it's underground and has vocal hooks."
DJ Di Costa (MoodyLushious Influences) - "The original and the Yoba remix are just so sweet. A really fine piece of true deep house music."
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "A classic house sound on a lush synth playground … an ecstatic mood."
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - "What a beautiful and groovy slice of late night bliss."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.

Other2Sides - Back Then (Muskox Records)

Muskox Records reaches into its hometown talent pool to proudly present Other2Sides' first single "Back Then". Hailing from Cheltenham, UK, Other2Sides introduces himself with a British house music sound that is nostalgic and bouncy with many of the characteristics of garage and the current bass scene. Sweetly pitched, chopped up vocals scurry about alongside percussive pitter patter. A strong kick and powerful bass line shadowed by a filtered lead organ really propel the track. Fernan Dust provides a different take on "Back Then" with his remix, following up on a recent EP on Muskox. A Venezuelan currently based in Berlin, Fernan deepens the mood with a slower tempo and more subdued sounds. Lovely, melancholic keys are responded to by brass stabs, and the rhythm is rearranged to provide a more rolling groove. The two versions accomplish different vibes, but both are just perfect for the summer season.

Graeme Park - "This is wonderful."
Chuck Love - "I love this chord change! Pads and pulse for mind and rump."
Vanilla Ace - "Cool tracks."
Gene Hunt (Rush Hour / Dope Wax) - "Nice outdoor vibe … I'm going to bang this next week in San Francisco."
Nick Holder (DNH Records) - "I'm digging it!"
Q-Burns Abstract Message - "Sharp stuff. I'm totally partial to the Fernan Dust remix … so deep, melodic, and emotive."
Natural Rhythm - "Bubbly deep vibe. Nice vocal and stab work."
Fabricio Peçanha (Moodmusic / Definition Records) - "I love this!"
Vincent Kwok - "Great deep house!"
Alexander East (Planet East) - "This groove … I dig."
Alkalino (Estimativa / Audaz Recordings) - "Summer vibes … nice one!"
DK Watts (Short Bus Kids) - "I dig Fernan Dust the remix … super deep with killer chords."
Jeff Berger (Dope Den / Fr33dom People) - "The Fernan Dust mix is a wonderful, deep journey … it's got a lovely and attentive arrangement, plenty of character, and something quite raw and simple. Very nice."
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - "A sure-fire dance floor weapon oozing with a delectable contemporary garage vibe."
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - "Slamming feel … I will be playing this at the Strawberry Fields Festival."
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) - "The great old skool vibe hits it on the nose."
SimonG (Deep South Audio, New Zealand) - "Smooth bumping beats … house music with soul."
DJ Nartak (Nightflight / Klassik Radio) - "I like both mixes, especially the original with its retro-charm and cool synth-bass grooves. The girls will love it!"

Available now from Beatport.