joshua stephens

Reviewed: Nic Fanciulli & Rolando – “The Test”
Reviewed: Nic Fanciulli & Rolando – “The Test”
Nic Fanciulli is finishing off one of his most prolific years in explosive fashion. “The Test,” a collaboration with Rolando- formerly of Underground Resistance- is a punishing, sleek slice of Detroit techno. In many ways “The Test” is an anti-anthem and that, in turn, gives it a certain power...
Reviewed: Alex Jones ‘Stamp’ EP
Reviewed: Alex Jones ‘Stamp’ EP
The energy on the dance floor is bubbling up, slowly building to a boil. This is the ideal moment to drop “Stamp!” Its the title track of the latest offering by Hypercolour Records’ label manager, Alex Jones. The track’s growling low end has a bit of a chip on its shoulder...
Reviewed: Underset “Berlin”
Reviewed: Underset “Berlin”
Quality over quantity. That’s been the focus of Hope Recordings’ head of A&R, Nick Warren in 2011. This year, the label celebrated its 100th release in fine form with Warren’s own driving, euphoric “Buenos Aires.” Other highlights include James Zabiela’s genre-bending opus “Blame” and Tom Glass’s dazzling, emotive album Simple Stories for Complicated People. ...
Reviewed: Bedrock 100
Reviewed: Bedrock 100
Bedrock Records is the standard against which all other progressive house labels are measured. The illustrious label celebrated its 100th release last month by unleashing “Meridian,” a collaboration between two of its brightest stars, Henry Saiz and Guy J, along with Saiz’s own “La Marea” on the B side...