When San Franciscos ICEE HOT launched its own record label last fall with a new record from Ghosts On Tape (one of the partys founders), there was a lot of talk about how quiet hes been in recent years. Now, a mere nine months later, thats all changed
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Following the release of "Nature's Law," Ghosts On Tape has been on an absolute tear, dropping numerous remixes and turning out new tunes at a blinding clip. At this point, he's built up a solid reserve of dancefloor weapons, and ICEE HOT is thrilled to begin unleashing it upon the world.
"No Guestlist" is the first salvo, and it's an absolute stormer. Combining the brash spirit of classic Chicago with Ghosts On Tape's drum-heavy sensibilities, the much sought-after tune has been lighting up ICEE HOT for months and is poised to do some major damage. The producer's own "Underground Mix" takes things deeper, albeit while keeping the sass of the original version intact.
Finnish producer Arttu has also been enlisted to remix "No Guestlist," and kicks off the b-side with a playful and light-hearted take that employs snapping drum patterns and gleefully lilting melodies. Rounding out the record is another Ghosts On Tape original, "Still Got the Feeling," a darker, slower burning cut that reflects just how effective he can be when experimenting with a more techno-flavored template.
Feedback:
Gerd (4Lux, Clone)- I love what he did. Well done! "No Guestlist (Underground Mix)" and "Still Got the Feeling" are faves. And you know I dig Arttu a lot!!! Keep it up!
DJ Haus (Unknown to the Unknown): LOVE the A2, "No Guestlist (Underground Mix)"!! Will def play out, perfect for the style I love atm :P
SBTRKT (Young Turks): Nice release.
Bok Bok (Night Slugs): I really like the Underground Mix!
Perc (Perc Trax): The original mix of "No Guestlist" is great.
Salva (BBC Radio 1, Frite Nite): Yooooo this is really dope. Dusty and funky, some authentic American dance music!
Samo Sound Boy (Body High): Played "No Guestlist" this weekend at Movement and it was a highlight. Will be playing all summer for sure.
Ben Mono (Compost): Loving the old school vibe here!
xxxy (Rinse, Ten Thousand Yen): The man's been on fine form recently.
South London Ordance (Hotflush): Into it.
Brett Johnson (Visionquest, Bang the Box): Arttu remix and "Still Got the Feeling" the standouts here for me. Really love this label FYI.