DA Exclusive: Nicole Moudaber & Carl Cox – See You Next Tuesday (Original Mix)
Techno's leading lady Nicole Moudaber, teams up with the legendary Carl Cox, to bring to life the cheekily named "See You Next Tuesday." Sparked from a casual dinner conversation, the pair concoct an alchemic mix of mechanized growls and subtle percussive accents. Reportedly Cox's idea, the "Tuesday" project came to be when he handed Nicole a USB drive stating "We're doing a collab and we're putting it out on MOOD, but all I have is the bass loop," a few e-mails later and the track as born.
Art Department – Heartbreakers Techno (Original Mix) [Free Download]
Canadian exports Kenny Glasgow and No. 19 label owner Jonny White celebrate the 5-year anniversary of No. 19 Music with the free release of "Heartbreakers Techno." The track pairs fluid melodies with synthetic dissonance, creating a clash of sounds that compete yet compliment each other throughout the mix. Spastic organ work sits effortlessly on top of a gripping percussive section, one that is teeming with shakers, claves and claps. It's a strange pairing that results in the creation of a powerfully melancholic atmosphere, further embodying the track's namesake and the pair's forward-thinking approach to their art.
Disclosure & Friend Within – The Mechanism (Original Mix)
Arguably the most popular name in UK house, Disclosure has released new collaboration with Friend Within entitled "The Mechanism." Using sleek garage-style vibes with raging basslines and clever percussion elements, brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence prove Grammy nominated album Settle was only the beginning of their dance music tear.