Acoustic Division US Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Featureless Ghost delivers a key, chord and synth heavy EP of spectral techno, with "Soft Cell" paying polite electro homage to "Tainted Love" via sweeps of chords that playfully swing above a plump bassline. "Trans" is a little more subtle on the references this time with suggestions of Kraftwerk and Jamie Principle inspirations, while "Body Pillow" is a Balearic and disco-tinged chugger; think mid-to-late-2000s DFA. Featureless Ghost puts the EP to rest with "Future Damage" that is a relaxing drum process and synthtopia of a Virgo Four styled house music you can, and should, dance to.

Review: After previously delivering the Back 2 Here 12" to Acoustic Division last year, Todd Osborn is back with another single that draws on a range of house styles delivered with his impeccable knack for classically rooted grooves that sound better than the rest. "Step Off" is a fine slice of piano house goodness with drums that sizzle and snap in all the right ways, while "House 117" turns to a sweeter kind of disco-inflected boogie completely unabashed in its romantic, sugary leanings. "November" turns to a heavenly selection of soulful licks to create a low-slung masterpiece as finely crafted as it is loose and easy.