Jay Strata - Electro Shockwave [Ozone Recordings]

Before Hardcore, there was House, before House there was Electro. Jay Strata explores three years in the mid 1980s through the medium of three tracks- 1984, 1985 and 1986 1984 combines classic early House kicks, Toms, soaring melodies, Orchestra strike notes and quirky vocal samples, talking it back it the days of the Chicago pioneers. 1985 is a bouncy Electro/House Jacker with Adonis/Steve Hurley style riffs and intricate overlapping beats straight from the warehouse raves. A catchy vocal refrain adds to the authentic vibe. Imagine Frankie Knuckles dropping this at one of his legendary all-nighters. 1986 features a vocal rendition of the EP title over a catchy, hypnotic groove with the tempo slightly lowered. The laser like FX, combined with the robotic vocal midway give this a distinct flavour- a pristine snapshot of nostalgia and roots that hits just right!

Pillz Vol. 7

Have you had your Pillz Vol. 7? The elusive unnamed and unknown artist reaches number seven in their series of oldskool hardcore mash ups. 'All Night Long' wraps hoover stabs around a thick, rolling breakbeat, paying tribute to the late Tango and other 92 era heroes of hardcore. 'Horny Hardcore' is the ruffneck rudeboy of this EP, the frequent refrain of 'one time for the foghorns' punctuates rapid and continuous stab switches and key changes, a guessing game for sample spotters and a huge burst of nostalgic rave energy all in one! Take these pillz daily! Available on vinyl and digital

   

The third Sauce Direct vinyl is on your way

 

Leeds based producer Skins delivers another collection of jungle-inspired productions on the new offering of his Sauce Direct series, highlighting both a deep respect for the genre's foundations and a forward-thinking approach to drum programming and sound design.

Kicking off with "357" and its atmospheric synth work with chopped-up amen breaks and weighty basslines, balancing nostalgic jungle influences with a modern production style.

Coming next "Burnin Up" with intricate rhythmic patterns, gradually unfolding into warm pads and expressive vocal fragments that add an emotional edge to the track.

On the B-side, "Heat Seeker" pushes into more intense territory. Driven by relentless breakbeats and dense jungle textures, the track builds toward soaring lead melodies that evoke elements of both rave and electronic music traditions. Inspired by an 80s film, it carries a cinematic energy throughout. And finally the EP closes with a reflective mood of "The Haze". Layered arpeggios, subtle pads, and finely crafted drum work create a spacious and immersive atmosphere, providing a fitting conclusion while highlighting another side of Skins' musical palette.

All in all, this is a superb new weapon of sophisticated hi-energy bangers that won't dissapoint you at all. It comes out officially on 3rd of July and it's available on 12" Vinyl and Digital format.

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