Crate Digging with Andrew Wowk – July

Our in-house selector Andrew Wowk returns for another month of essentials for any DJ crate

Apparel Wax – 006 A1 [Apparel Wax]
https://apparelwax.bandcamp.com/album/006-ep

A funk-fuelled, disco-blasting, diva-wailing Summer slammer chock full of attitude.

Roi – Techo [Fanzine]
http://www.beatport.com/release/deixo-ep/2607109

Elegant, blissful electro that takes cues from classic Detroit sounds and incorporates them into a modern framework.

Detroit Swindle Feat. Tom Misch – Yes, No, Maybe (Sterac Electronics Instrumental Remix) [Heist Recordings]
https://www.juno.co.uk/products/detroit-swindle-high-life-the-remixes/735258-01/

Techno pioneer Steve Rachmad delivers something a little different with his low-slung, shimmering disco remix of one of Detroit Swindle’s strongest tracks.

The Emperor Machine – Function [Skint Records]
https://www.beatport.com/release/function/2610138

As a former member of Chicken Lips and Bizarre Inc., it’s no surprise that Andy Meecham has a firm understanding when it comes to blending cosmic warmth with chunky funk.

Peter Van Hoesen – Trim The Facts [Center 91]
https://center91.bandcamp.com/album/kelly-criterion

The Belgian maverick continues his deep dive into where driving mechanical rhythms and intricate sound design meet with this thumping, highly detailed cut.

Joeski Feat. Rachel – Let The Drums Speak! [Rebellion]
https://www.beatport.com/release/let-the-drum-speak%21-feat-rachel/2642607

Few artists have a knack for creating grooves like Joeski, as this chuggy tribal house ride, carried by Rachel’s captivating monologue demonstrates.

Glows – Her Arms [Slow Dance]
https://slowdancerecords.bandcamp.com/album/slow001

If sparkling melodies and driving basslines are your thing, don’t let this lush lo-fi techno ride pass you by.

Mr. C – Radical Inclusion (RadioRental Remix)
https://www.beatport.com/release/radical-inclusion/2652160

Aciiiiiiiid!

Locked Groove Feat. Stella – Eden (Prequel Tapes Remix) [Hotflush Recordings]
https://lockedgroove.bandcamp.com/album/sunset-service-remixes

Taking the original’s uplifting vibe and flipping it on its head, Prequel Tapes turns in a dark, brooding soundscape underpinned by chopped-and-screwed vocals and distorted kicks.

Pugilist – Undulate [Whities Recordings]
https://whities.bandcamp.com/album/blue-06

Australia showing the UK how it’s done with this murky techno-breakbeat hybrid that combines rhythmic low end with sparse dub flavours.