For the third summer running, the masters of all things
deep and deadly at Steve Bug's Dessous Recordings
label come up trumps with an anthology of house gems
tailor-made for lazy afternoons and sultry nights. It's a
collection packed with highlights from veteran and upand-
coming producers alike.
Working under his new Walking Shadow alias, Milan
scenester Geronimo Gaiaschi sets the tone with the
laidback vibes of 'Without You' - perfect for cocktails at
your favourite Balearic beach bar. Mihai Popoviciu mines
the dark sexy funk from Phonique & Acumen's
massive 'The Moment'. The Unhottest, Jona and
Alex Blaxx dish up expertly layered concoctions that
tickle the earbuds - masterclasses in balance, structure
and form.
Elsewhere, Parisian Andrade captures hazy sunset
vibes, balancing cycling arpeggios and a bubbling bassline,
while Echonomist explores tougher timbres with
a more dancefloor-oriented acid-tinged jam. One-time
Masters At Work apprentice Alix Alvarez adds intricate
layers and deftly handled effects to Andre Lodemann's
'Eyes Wide Open' and Alex Niggemann
serves up two aces under the pseudonym C'est Moi,
the spoken-word 'This Song' being a special highlight.