On a very sweaty night in March I was treated to one of the best musical experiences of my life. Steffi, Panorama Bar resident and first lady of house took over Fabric's Room Three for an evening of sultry electronica. It wasn't my first time seeing Ms. Doms but her set made a lasting impression on me - raw grooves stacked against one another but a throbbing heartbeat ran throughout. It was sensitive music for those who want to jack.
If one label is able to encapsulate the sound I felt that evening its not Ostgut Ton but instead is Steffi's own 'Dolly' imprint. To me Dolly is everything a modern House label should be: vinyl only, and committed to showcasing artists without placing undue pressure on image or artwork. In recent months a multitude of artists from Basic Soul Unit to Dexter have released beautifully pressed slabs of wax to much critical (and some commercial) acclaim however the best release comes in the form of a re-issue.
According to my sources Tyrez' 'The Breath of Desire' originally came out in Autumn 2010. Being the slow bastard I am I only came across this release earlier in the week when it was showcased by Phonica Records. Supposedly the chap at the controls is none other than Chi-Towns very own Tevo Howard: a man synonymous with dancefloor sleaze in the best possible way. As with any great track 'The Breath of Desire' leaves the listener asking for more. That nagging bassline works beautifully with the synths and straight to the jugular kicks.
I feel gutted for spending almost a year out of the loop on this one but those keys more than make up for it. A night time voyage of epic proportions.
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