Public Possession Germany 黑胶唱片和CD

Review: The debut release from Munich label Public Possession (borne out of the record shop of the same name) knocked us for six when it dropped last month, with the Tambien trio of label founders Marvin & Valentino and their compatriot Bartellow bringing forth a robust pair of techno cuts dipped in analogue fuzz but still powered by a desire to make people move. The label makes a swift and equally worthy return with this three track transmission from Matthew Brown, a producer who allegedly hails from the Great Western area of Tasmania. Whilst some might spend their time frantically googling the factual accuracy of this information (you'll be greeted with a wizardly looking Brown if your skills are strong) you are much better served sinking your senses into this self titled EP, with two rasping cuts steeped in the mysticism of Detroit electro complemented by a more pensive final track.

Review: Public Possession rolls out another of its Big Beat Manifestos here with Eden Burns once again at the buttons for volume 8. He is a master of inventive house grooves that have a little something extra which always stands them apart. The opener here is a case in point - it has car horns and Spanish vocal mutterings dropping in and out of a minimal grove to weird effect. There is some spraying acid energy to the more pumping 'Hopeless Beat' while the flips has a darker and more experimental cut in 'Xoh' which also comes as a dub, plus the icy deep house chills of '7 Loop.'

Review: Public Posession's Big Beat Manifesto hits a seventh volume here with the prophet Eden Burns bringing more of those direct-to-dancefloor sounds that he is so well known for. Molten acid defines the deep atmospheres of 'Free Your Mind' and then more textural synths and raw, live-sounding drums provide the foundation for 'Around N Around.' 'House Non Stop' picks up with some prickly acid squelch and bouncing house drums while 'Multitool' closes out with a flailing percussive workout and tribal energy. Another fine volume in the series.

Review: DDWY appeared on Public Possession label earlier in the year when they put out their Chill Pill compilation and their contribution was the perfectly balearic dance gem 'Orchard'. Now the pair is back with a limited edition album, Sprig Songs. It lays out their distinctive take on dance music which is dubbed out and trippy, often slow paced, doused in proggy melodies and all flavoured with unique Nangis chants. The spell binding selection includes the warped rhythms and FX of 'Green Villa' and otherworldly depths of 'Do Deers Dream?' while 'Hair Spiders' is a more dancefloor ready and dubbed out beatdown.

Review: Aussie outback dwelling sculptor/producer DJ Chrysalis now delivers his debut EP proper for Public Possession, after appearing on their Chill Pill series. Strong spiritual vibes and ancient cosmic visions aplenty across five tracks on What Came First & Why Does It Matter. Whether it's the dusty acid trip of 'Melodie', the mesmerising title track which levitates into beatless downtempo territory, to the off-kilter deep house of 'Spag East' and the emotive atmosphere of closing track 'Algi' that's perfect for those heads-down moments on the dancefloor.