DRM036: Deadly Vanity

Deep From Within The Power Room: Deadly Vanity Delivers Our 36th DRM Mixtape.

Toronto's up and coming deep house selectors Deadly Vanity - - Joel Waz and James Mac - - have made you a sexy deep grinding mix fit for dry summer days or humid sweaty nights... it would even sound good in a complex powder room senario like the one above.

Our 36th Deeply Rooted Mix comes from this deadly local duo who are on the rise right now and continue to make deep analog noises that have been shaking the depths of the underground house music scene here in Toronto.  After a couple of years of hard work, it seems that the duo has finally begun solidifying their presence among many of Toronto's local favourites and upcoming crews.  The boys run a weekly radio show on dubplate.fm every other wednesday called Dead Air, and can be followed through their soundcloud page which will give you a more in depth taste of what these two techno troublemakers like to mix.  Dick Diamond's really likes these cat's because they "don't wait for people to put them on, they make the f*@king moves themselves" by promoting their music feverishly and throw their own events which always draw at least a small, motivated crowd every time.

The mix they pitched us is an infectous blend of contemporary deep house sounds set at a grinding pace capable of making some asses shake, regardless of size. The duo has been having some good luck lately grabbing the attention of one of Toronto's most popular Deep House peddlers - - Jeff Button - - a often busy and highly booked veteran dj known as the curator of the popular to "DigDeep" Podcast series and a main man in the Modern Love Affair event series.  This well deserved attention landed them in the spotlight as they did a cool guest mix for the successful podcast series, which - - as far as I know - - lies among the 100 most popular podcasts in the world.

So, with that ladies and gents, we would like to present to you Deadly Vanity's exclusive Deeply Rooted Mix.  Enjoy! 

DRM036: DEADLY VANITY'S EXCLUSIVE DEEPLY DEADLY ROOTED MIXTAPE >>> [Download!] 

by Maxxxxxxx Faxxxxxxxxxx

Deep in the Dutch Techno Panier

Nothing but sweet deep kicks in the paniers of the Dutch

It could be the cheese, maybe it's the bikes, or all the pretty red lights...but in all likelihood the hash, the Dutch label Delsin Records knows how to pick them.  While having some deep & electronica releases, the primarily techno label consistantly delivers heavy rhythms and outstanding synthy goodness from many regulars in my headphones including Mike Dehnert, Conforce, Shed, $tinkworx, D5, Claro Intelecto, A Made Up Sound, Taho, Marcel Dettmen, Steve Rachmad, Roman Lindau, Future Beat Alliance and a laundry list more...I recently got into one name who has been at it for a while and after many well received releases has been garnering some serious worldwide support as of late, Bram Sluiter aka Quince.

The Utrecht resident has some unreal stuff on Music Man, Clone and one of my favorites Smallville.  His latest vinyl only release REM / Alfa on Clone has been difficult enough to find, but I will get my hands on it.  A little more dubbed out than his earlier Detroit style, REM chugs nicely along the deep techno tracks and Alfa is simply a big dubby beaut.

With an upcoming number on Kompakt, Quince has proven he is one to watch.

Quince - REM / Alfa 12" >>> [BUY IT]

While on Delsin, check out UK break and dubstep producer Gerry Read's endeavor into house, the 19 year old is bringing deep house and techno tin can banger style and his slated to do a house release series on Delsin, wicked.  [BUY IT]

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Hermans Re-Runnage

Dick Diamonds (L) + Max the Fax (R) are the Toronto techno oddity known as the Hermans.

A new mixeroo by the Hermans, aka Max the Fax and Myself which we recorded for From the Deep Radioshow a couple of weeks ago.  We hope you enjoy it - - more music can be found on the Deep North's soundcloud page for our blog or on the Hermans' Soundcloud.  The tracklist can be found on the soundcloud as well, by clicking on the mix.

Wednesday Isn't So Bad Afterall

So wednesday is pretty good as far as weekdays go isnt it?  I mean, were halfway through another week and that means only one thing...  We are that much closer to that meager helping of days off we call the weekend.  Anyway, what better time to crank some hot tracks and get yourself all pumped up for whatever it is you look forward to this weekend. 

First off, here is a new pusher from an artist known as ARTTU, a tune i cant stop listening to. The whole release is solid but this nugget stands out for me. It also includes a hot Re-Arranged mix by GERD.

BUY IT >>> HERE

And for those of you who aren't so much feeling the retro house vibes on that one, here's a little pounding techno fit for life altering warehouse parties.  Life changes, all the way.

BUY IT >>> HERE

530 IN THE AM

530 Techno is a dope little Digital techno label based out of northern California. They are putting out The Hermans first ep this summer. Their Latest upcoming release, by Oilpanic is really nice and features a sweet remix by one of my personal faves Brendon Moeller (aka Ecologist/beatpharmacy) We are truly stoked to be contributing to the labels already awsome catalog and hope we help in bringing this quality imprint at least a few more fans, not to say they dont already have a good following, with support from artists such as Seth Troxler, Lee Curtis, Christain Martin, Alland Byallo, Ritchey Hawtin, and even the infamous Axwell (of Swedish House Mafia fame)... Hey, at least the dude is listening to some good tunes.  Anyway Were stoked to say the least and we hope you enjoy your first introduction to the sounds of 530 Techno

You can purchase the release via the soundcloud player, But not until it drops.  

Can ya DWIG?

This girl can DwigHere's a new deep creeper from Dwig on Giegling 09 out of the Weimer to help you with your mid-week melancholy, paired with the short film Oramunde (1933) inspired by the forbidden, doomed love of Pelleas & Melisende.  The entire Feige Dattel EP may blow your mind if your into atmospheric use of winds and strings, rhythmic grooves and cool original artwork.  I'm really Dwigging.

DWIG - Feige Dattel 12" >>> [BUY IT]

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Tazmanian Orgy

Tazz takes on techno from many angles

On an all too sunny Sunday afternoon some Late & Deep induced insomnia had me seeking something deep and moving, just a few minutes in the shop it was New Kanada to the rescue with some nice Canadian content.

The artwork and title of Tazz's Cosmic Sex EP had me imagining myself losing my wallet in a brothel on Mars, which I suppose is kind of irrelevant as I doubt they’d accept Canadian dollars anyway.

I got into New Kanada through the The Mole, Seuil and BSU, so was looking forward to something evolving.  It delivers, on top of inducing what could be mistaken for time travel the title track Cosmic Sex proves a weird and wicked acid stomper.  It’s complemented nicely by Mermen And Mermaids, equally banging with its array of nicely done hats and spooky vocal.  Wanderer completes it nicely with its wavy synths, arpeggiated organ and piano stabs.  Do pick up Cosmic Sex, but wear cosmic protection.

While on Tazz, his latest on Tsuba, Adventures Of Tazz, and corresponding remixes, proves an adventure indeed.  The ten track LP seems to cover Tazz’s evident score of directions whether it be deep, dubbed or in a dream powered by skipping hats and dreamy synths, I’m really digging.  Each of the deep techno and electronica productions are unorthodox and compelling.  See for yourself...

Tazz - Cozmic Sex EP >>> [BUY IT]

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Introducing: Sid Frisk

We want to introduce you to our newest - - and final - - member of the Deep North: Sid Frisk

Good morning to you, the readers of The Deep North Blog.  We have some exciting news this morning concerning a guy we like to call Sid Frisk aka Mike Davis, a fellow producer and DJ from our hometown of Toronto that has become a good friend of ours over the past year.  Mike is a York University student who we connected with through a mutual love for all things deep, and after a long trial period we have decided to extend him an invitation to join our team as a new contributor to the blog.  Expect to see some cool music posted on the blog each week from this guy - - and knowing Mike, some questionable selections as well.  All jokes aside, we want to welcome Sid Frisk to the team and we hope that he will make a strong contribution to the team.  Check out some of Sid's sounds over on his Soundcloud Page and tune into his weekly radioshow Friskbiscuits on Dubplate.fm on Monday nights.  Welcome aboard buddy.

Friskbiscuits Radio Show 002 by Sid Frisk

Jesse Perez - Wuz Up With Dem Big Booty Girls (Original Mix) >>> [BUY IT]

House Music Legend: Gemini

Spencer Kincy aka Gemini dropped out of the house music world mysteriously. But his legend lives on.

Just got this 1990's mix of house legend Spencer "Gemini" Kincy from resident advisor, which linked to a R_co mix on soundcloud.  For those unfamiliar with the enigmatic house producer, who suddenly vanished from the music industry without a trace, check out an article I wrote on his work a while back.  This guy is phenomenal, and this mix is pure class!  A-Grade beef.

Gemini - Experiments Mix Tape (1990's) >>> [Download]

...by Dick Diamonds

TDNM004: BONE$ McLEOD

TDNM004: Brought to you by resident DJ BONES McLEOD of the Deep North Crew. Shit is so good it makes people cry. Photo by Derek Bohne.

The 4th installation of the Team Deep North Mixtape (TDNM) series at The Deep North Blog comes from relative newcomer and Toronto native Bone$ McLeod, aka Paul Beazy.  The TDNM mixes are like those in our DRM (Deeply Rooted Mixtapes) series in that these mixes were put together Exclusively for The Deep North blog with our listeners in mind - - an exclusive taste of our guest's definition of what a good mix is. The major difference is that the TDNM mixes consist solely of works put together by members of our highly cohesive roster. Our team includes artists such as Sean Roman, the White Lions, Max the Fax, Dick Diamonds, Book, Boots Boogie, Douglas Carter, Sid Frisk and, of course, Bone$ McLeod. 

You can hear more sounds from the Deep North Crew by checking out our official Deep North Crew Soundcloud and looking to the right hand side where you will see links to our entire rosters' individual soundcloud pages.  Go ahead, take a peek after you listen to this heatstorm by your boy Bone$!!

TDNM004: BONE$ McLEOD - EXCLUSIVE LATE & DEEP HEAT MIX >>> [Download]