Do It Proper - Coming Soon!

The debut release from Do It Proper see’s Boston label Headtunes Recordings slow things down and go a little analog on their latest release. ‘The Ride’ is a blissful, stripped back house track with a classic, raw and captivating sound. It is complemented by two remixes from Chicago house maestro and Vizual Records boss Joshua Iz who picks up the pace for the dancefloor, and another from the inimitable, long-time Headtunes collaborator, Sleazy McQueen who adds some trademark cosmic-disco flair.

 Check out the previews here:


Do It Proper - The Ride EP (Headtunes, HTD013) (Preview Clips)
 
Out March 8th

Dirtyworx - Sthlm EP out now!

Dirtyworx’ ‘Sthlm EP’ sees Headtunes combine their roots in deep and tech house with more recent leanings towards a funkier and bumping sound.   Two original tracks are complemented by remixes from the UK’s Rob Clarke and Brazilian beat-master Jota Wagner.

Dirtyworx is a trio of Swedish producers/DJs - Reza Assareh , Fredrick Jansson and Sam Mehraban.  They have had a slew of high quality productions on such labels as Tenor Records, Celestial Recordings, Rebeat and Sunhouse Records, with support from respected names including Laurent Garnier, Luciano, Brian Tappert, Dave Seaman, Presslaboys, Danny Tenaglia, Marc Jay, Tim Baker and many more.  Both ‘Mustache’ and ‘Una Cola’ are late night heads-down groovers treading the border where deep house meets that of a techier persuasion, with well crafted percussion adding the necessary energy.

Check out the DSA Review & Sound Canvas Review

Track Preview:
Dirtyworx - Sthlm EP (Headtunes Recordings, HTD012) (Preview Clips)

Feedback:  

Quentin Harris (Strictly Rhythm) – Feeling the Rob Clarke & Jota Wagner remixes.  I like the unusual arrangement.  Fresh!

Orde Meikle (Slam) - Sounds Moody - nice remixes

Paul Corey (Resident Advisor) - Really like the signature riff of 'Una Cola.' Good package with each mix offering something a little bit different.

Russel Deeks (iDJ) - Lovely Deep vibes. 

Gee Moore (Bora Bora) – Finally found a Cola that’s good for me!  Got me on first listen. 

Aldrin (Zouk) - Feeling Rob's Bumpy ride!

Peckos (Lost My Dog) - Una Cola par mi! Nice one, will play 'Una Cola' a lot.  Also digging Jota Wagner's remix.

Murray Richardson (Rebel Waltz) – Nice original trax on this and Jota Wagner rework hits the spot too! 

Al Bradley (3AM Recordings) - 'Mustache' has a wicked rolling groove, quality dancefloor motion. Of the 'Una Cola' cuts, the original is a great percussive bass-heavy jam, with ace sonics to boot. Rob's mix is wicked, retaining the key riff & spicing things up with some swing beats & bleepy FX. Lastly Jota really twists the groove & adds some of his trademark deepness, wicked stuff! A top EP.

DJ Onionz (Electrik Soul)  - Nice release!

Mieka Du Franx (Felinephonix Music)  - Una Cola original is absolutely prime pro top notch delightfully dosed!  What a fantastic track, such a proper journey-esq track, so much soul went into this baby, the details are gorgeous.  I love all the changes and the old school sample slightly switched up hitting in between all those magical rhythm and melody grooves!!

Marko Miltano - Jota mix is quite sexy!  I dig. 

Michael Stukes (WHCR 90.3 FM) - STRICTLY for tha headsssssss!

DJ Linus (Exun) - Cool Stuff! 

Chris Udoh - Feeling it guys! 

Arturo Garces (Jump Recordings) - Very nice! 

Danny Stott (Roland Knights) - Very nice EP, deep and moody….Diggin all of these but particularly liking Rob Clarke’s bump mix. 
 

Richie (Untitledmusic) – Nice and tough sounds without being too hard – deep and firm

Wesley S (Toolroom Radio) - Super Cool Deep House! 

Martijan (Deep Edition) - Dark & Techy....really good! 

Bobi (Club FM) - Definetly loving the vibe on the Una Cola (original) & Rob Clarke bump mix.  Will support!

Also support from: Kelvin K, Ingo Haan, Marcelo Medeirous, Almaz, Lorenzo, DJ Gabriel, Lucas Hulan, Dibby Dougherty, Amit Shoham, Ray Colclough, Jason Pepperell, Lomas, Advokkat, Louis Hughes, Brothers Vibe, Darran Nugent aka ARUBA, Steve Arnell, SoulRay, Bogdan Taran, and DJ Nova.  

Available now from:  Beatport, Stompy, Traxsource, Itunes and all your favorite online retailers. 

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Happy New Year - Our 2010 picks!

Another year chalked up in the books.  How was 2010 for all of you? There was no shortage of action in 2010 with the Olympics in Canada, Volcano eruptions in Europe, oil spills in the gulf, health care reform in the US, and a WMC shift in March that has all sorts of people taking sides.

Regardless of what happened in 2010, we at Headtunes are really looking forward to 2011, as we have some exciting new projects in the works and the fact that the first of the year will be: 1.1.11, this should mean good luck for all of us.

We thought we'd wrap up the year highlighting our top ten tracks, our favorite remix, and our favorite DJ mix of 2010.  There was definitely no shortage of quality tunes out there this year.  Seems like everybody and their mothers are doing edits this year and people are taking the BPM down a bit, but still killing it on the dance floor.  These are in no particular order, would have liked to have done a longer list....but this should suffice. 

Happy New Year everyone!   Be safe where ever your party plans take you! 

Top 10 tracks of 2010: 

1.   Tensnake - Cat Coma (original) - Permanent Vacation
2.   Creatures of Habit - How We Lustre - Solar Disco
3.   ICube - Falling - Versatille France
4.   Agnes - Got to Be Strong - Ornate
5.   Toomy Disco - Age of the Jaguar - So Sound
6.   Bang Bang - Broken (Giom Remix) - Lost My Dog
7.   Audio Soul Project - Mnemosyne - Fresh Meat
8.   Hot Toddy - Down to Dub (Fred Everything Dub) - Smoke n' Mirrors
9.   Audiojack - Shakedown - 20:20 Vision
10. 2 Spare Astronauts - Oh Sheila - Whiskey Disco


Favorite  Remix:



T-Coy - Carino (Greg Wilson re-edit)

For most of the kids out there, the original came out long before they were walking, let alone dancing.....but this is a nod to the crew that started it all back in Manchester at the Hacienda.  Keeping it it true to its roots and adding a little of the GW stamp to the edit.

Favorite DJ Mix: 

This was definitely the year of the podcast.  So many mixes out there, how do you have time to hear them all.  Some of our favorites have been the Fabric series over the years and RA's weekly podcast.  Maybe it one of the few last mixes of the year we listened to....or maybe because it full of surprising deep, indie dance tracks that are a little mellow and a little pulsating all at the same time.  Our favorite DJ mix of this year had to be RA 235 from Jozif. 

This mix is nothing but jams!  And we love our jams.  If you haven't downloaded it and its too late, well you slept on a good one.  

Jozif is part of the Wolf + Lamb crew and we know those guys have had a stellar year in 2010 with all sorts of breakthroughs with Nicolas Jaar and the Soul Clap boys killing it out there.

Keep an eye out for Jozif....I am sure good things are in the works.