FLABAIRE Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Flabaire's latest release unfolds with a balance of emotive melodies and groovy rhythms. 'Desperado (Part I & II)' opens with a hypnotic groove, layering intricate percussion and a steady bassline that pulls you in. The second track, 'Ivory Queen,' brings lush synths that add a warm contrast to the tight rhythm section. On the B-side, 'People' picks up the tempo, with syncopated beats and infectious hooks, while 'Saturday Afternoon' provides a mellow, introspective close with soothing melodies. Flabaire demonstrates a refined ability to blend groove with emotion, crafting a release that resonates on multiple levels.

Review: Finland's Common Labour label unites four different producers on the fourth volume of its Odd Jobs series, and each of them goes deep in their own inimitable way. Omar Santis begins with an unhuried and smoky dubbed out house with wispy pads and subtle vocals on 'Pinoki.' Flabaire ups the energy with some slick, tightly programmed but smooth drum loops that bounce freely beneath warm pads which infuse the mix with soul. Thomas Wood's 'All It Takes' has molten bass and liquid synths for a dub house delight on 'All It Takes' and Potholes's 'Bromsman' is the headiest of the lot with DJ Koze-style melodic whimsy.