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2016, 12″ EP, Alleviated Records.
Larry Heard’s infamous Alleviated Music has seen a revival as of late, with the legendary Chicago producer and DJ putting out a lot more music, and a lot more consistently. He’s branched out enough to pick up two new, rising talents from the house world in Adam Arthur and Michael Kuntzman, both clearly very able to lay down some heavy gear for the dance floor. Adam Arthur’s “Rogue Intent” is a driving, blissful stepper of an acid tune that could be looped on to infinity, and his “Fammenco” tune adds a different, moodier layer to the EP that is nonetheless fresh and instantly alluring. “Shutter” by Kuntzman manages to inject a wave of 80’s paceman sounds to a rigid beat of tech-friendly house, while “Mondane” is pure Chicago madness thanks to its harsh, banging kick drums and warehouse sonics. Heavy and recommended, as you’d expect. – Juno
