Darker Than Wax Singapore Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Darker Than Wax welcomes back Malik Hendricks for a new EP that was recorded in Brooklyn in 2020 and 2021 by the American-born, Lisbon-based producer. And it marks something of a shift in his musical journey as he moves away from the sample-heavy sound he is known for and towards more organic grooves with hints of Midwest funk and techno. There is an electro flavour to the opener, sleazy ghetto house flourish to 'Fiyahverkx' and broken beat minimalism to 'Totem.' On the flip comes 'The Money Dance' which is the best of the lot - a soul-drenched and elastic house jam with quality chords and keys.

Review: Naarm-based musicians and producers Ben Grayson and Tamil Rogeon embody the beating heart of Australia's organic, jazz-rooted dance music scene, and they distill their funkiest instincts down to perfection as Steady Weather. With past credits in acts like The Bamboos and The Raah Project, they've got more than enough chops whether flexing a violin line, working the synths deep into the pocket or slapping happy on the bass. This is pure joy in recorded form, not least when guest vocalists Allysha Joy and Rita Satch jump into the mix. Let a little sunshine into your life with the effervescent positivity of Steady Weather.