[sic] - Protect and Serve (mu-sic)

Dan Jeffries, aka [sic], is a prolific Bristol, UK based DJ and producer. [sic] has had previous releases on Slime, Re:Sound and Aux Technology, and recently set up the mu-sic imprint dedicated to showcasing his productions and the remix talents of producers from around the world. The third release on mu-sic finds [sic] reaching deeper dance floor territory with the subtle-yet-menacing tech-house track “Protect And Serve.”

“Protect And Serve” features a deliciously hooky bass line fighting it out with delayed percussion hits, vocal stabs, and the ever creeping menace of police sirens, leading up to an almighty breakdown filled with the sounds of rioting, smashed glass, and the call for the police! [sic] masterfully keeps things in control as “Protect And Serve” never gets aggressive or unsettling, instead mining these elements for ideal late night-dance floor action.

On remix duty is Swedish born producer Materia. Materia has really been going places of late, collaborating with Hakan Lidbo for PR Records and seeing his track “Response” make it on to Carl Cox’s 10 Years of Space Ibiza album. Materia’s rework of “Protect And Serve” takes things somewhat deeper than the original, with tight, bassy rhythms, blissed-out dub-delays, crisp ride effects, and subtle nods to the social chaos of the original.

Nick Warren - “Two great mixes. Excellent stuff from a fellow Bristolian.”
Chris Fortier - “Solid.”
Orde Meikle (Slam / Soma) - “Liking these tracks … will spin.”
Mark Pledger - “Superb! Loving this track.”
Noah Pred - “Enjoying the remix.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Mysterious kind of feel to this … good for late night action. Hypnotic.”
Sonic Union - “Really dig Materia’s stripped back bouncy remix. The original feels solid as well.”
Louk (Compulzion / Druck) - “Warm and deep … nice.”
Chris Udoh (Tigerhook) - “It’s a banger!”
DK Watts (Short Bus Kids) - “Crazy good! The original has the energy that moves a dance floor. The remix drugs it up a bit but still has that needed edge.”
Malbetrieb (Klopfgeist / Paradigm) - “Nice!”
Andrew Duke (Cognition Audioworks) - “Both are superb, but diggin’ the slinky vibes of the Materia mix most.”
D-Sens - “Both mixes are really cool but my pick is the original.”
Joshua Jacobs (Music You Need blog) - “Dirty, groovy tunes from [sic] with a deep bass line and dark synths. Great listen.”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.

[sic] '...Hello?' (mu-sic)

mu-sic is the new venture of Bristol-based DJ and Producer [sic] (aka Dan Jeffries). And what better way to launch a new label than with the bouncy box of tech-house fun called '…Hello?'.

[sic] has been producing tech-house and minimal techno for some time now and with great results. After life affirming surgery to remove a brain tumor, [sic] decided to move away from drum ‘n’ bass and explore his love of tech-house, reminiscent of stateside cuts he had collected in the mid-90s. Acknowledgement of [sic] was succinct with signings to Aux Technology, Slime and Re:Sound. ‘Chomp’ - Slime’s first release - hit the Number 1 spot on the Juno download charts. The [sic] remix of Sloppy 5ths ‘1987’ reached Number 1 on the TrackitDown charts and stayed in the Top 10 for over 3 months.

‘…Hello?’ has a wickedly catchy hook and crafts a bouncing bass line, great vocal sample and crisp, punchy drums. It makes an awesome set starter too, with its loud gong announcing the arrival of something a bit special. Those of you who have heard [sic]’s previous releases will not be surprised to come across a track that injects some humour on to the dance floor. ‘…Hello?’ has ‘party minimal' written over it.

Hans Tavera (Afterhours, Peru) - “Hello? Yeah? This is the bomb!”
DK Watts (Short Bus Kids) - “A killer track primed for the main hour.”
Bobi (Global Movement) - “Cool groover! I will be spinning this …”
Velanche (Urban Landscapes) - “A good builder track that’s catchy and groovy.”
Brian Cheetham (Global Dance Sessions) - “Strong stuff.”
Pointbender (Harmonious Discord) - “Fun, pumping tech-house tune.”
Alien Tom (Native Alien) - “Had me right off the conga intro. Snappy beats and bang, you are in!”
QuestionmarQ (Red FM, Dublin) - “Quirky yet groovy. i can see it working on a big system.”

Available now from Juno Download.