Frenzal Rhomb - Smoko at the Pet Food Factory (Vinyl) - VINYL LP

Mike Doughty returns with his ATO Records debut and first full-length album since his former group, Soul Coughing, disbanded in 2000. Produced by Dan Wilson, HAUGHTY MELODIC features the redemption anthem InchLooking at the World from the Bottom of a Well.Inch

This CD highlights the deep soul of Old Town/Barry records with the emphasis firmly on the quality of the singing and emotional depth of the pieces. Although one or two tracks have appeared on other CD's both in Japan and the UK, the vast majority of tracks are reissued here for the first time. Includes a lavish booklet in the finest Kent tradition with captivating and highly-informative notes. 24 total tracks. Kent Soul. 2005.

Tiger Stripes follows up 'Baby' with a quintuplet of aces on Drumcode. Death, taxes and Tiger Stripes crafting dancefloor weapons for Adam Beyer's Drumcode and Truesoul labels. Not many things in life are certain, but we've always counted on Mikael Nordgren knocking it out of the park. Last year's 'Baby' EP was a tag highlight, while in March he released 'Sneaking Hotdogs Into People's Pocket', which mined the spirit of '90s-drenched euphoria and was a standout on Truesoul. Now he's back dropping heat on DC. Taking the retro vibes of Hotdogs into more techno-orientated territory, he bunkered down with his family in the Swedish forest, setting up a makeshift studio in the kitchen. From this, the five-track 'Into Desolation' was born. Beginning with 'Recluse', it combines steely bass rumbles with old skool stabs and a heady vocal from Mikaela Rahmqvist. 'Basshunter' is propelled by galloping bass and a catchy undulating melodic loop and is brilliant in it's effective simplicity. 'Into The Early Night' is a pearl, comprising deep compression-heavy bass stabs, perky percussion and a rousing vocal, making it a winner at festivals so far this summer, including Awakenings. 'Ignition' fires on all cylinders with a wicked arpeggiated hook and pounding drums. 'Ride' is a nostalgic nod to the past as trance-inspired chords marry deliciously with crunchy future-focused techno.