Happy Holidays from the consciousness of IRIS Happenings! As you wrap packages and sip egg nog this week, make sure you tune in to some Zombie-inspired electro from Eastern Europe, or Minneapolis' mid-tempo electro-disco dance party.
Label: Coco Machete Records
Release: Bitches from Ostblock
Artist: Ostblockschampen
Genre: Electro House
The latest offering from Coco
Machete Records, Bitches from Ostblock,
is the mastermind of two infamous
Eastern European producers: Markus Lange and Vanilla, aka Ostblockschampen.
Ostblockschampen translates from German “bitches from the Eastern Block,” which
includes countries like Poland and all those from the Czech Republic to Russia.
The six tracks that compile this release feature the original mix of “Bitches
from Ostblock” plus 5 other remixes from upstart producers like Boylerz, and
Frederic De Carvalo. The original is a bass-heavy hybridization of groovy
electro, glitchy percussion, and infectious propulsive electronic timbres that
are reminiscent of great dance party artists like Felix Da Housecat. As
Ostblockschampen professes to dance floors across the world, “they will bomb
who they want.” Look out for the complimentary release to this record dropping
January 10th, 2012.
Label: Nyte Traxx
Release: Super Nova EP
Artist: Nyteowl
Genre: House, R&B, Pop, Electro
Minneapolis-based electronic pop artist and R&B producer
Jeremiah Conlon, is back with his latest release under the moniker of Nyteowl.
Picking up where his previous effort Tokyo EP left off, Nyteowl’s sonic stamp—soul inspired vocals, disco aesthetic,
and smooth electronic music—has expanded with the addition of mid-tempo funk
and house influences that give Super Nova a groovier edge. Nyteowl explores the delicate balance between new wave
basslines and classic electro-disco vibes on “Feeling it (Again)” and “Super
Nova”; tracks that compliment each other nicely. The last track on the record
features of remix from Jimmy Edgar (K7 Records/Warp), a mix of “Love U” that’s
sure to leave listeners busy on the dance floor.
