microCastle Music is a digital label established with the intention of showcasing the best in modern techno & progressive music. With a fresh and current music policy the labels releases are aimed at a cross-section of listeners, DJs and dancefloors worldwide. The prime focus of the labels output is quality, cutting edge progressive music while always staying true to our underground roots.
Label Artists: Peter Martin, Cid Inc., Luke Porter, Maxi Valvona, Derek Howell, Komytea, Elegant Universe, Lank, Soliquid, Astronivo, Dibby Dougherty, Ad Brown, Makotrax, Cassino & Laben, Thomas Langner, Inkfish, Faskil & Alkama, Jacob Henry, Audible, Jacknife, Kassey Voorn, Niko Fantin, Stallos, Glide.
1. Regular Fellas (Original Mix)
2. Regular Fellas (Peter Martin Cinematic Mix)
3. Regular Fellas (Peter Martin microClub Dub Mix)
4. Regular Fellas (Ad Brown Mix)
5. Regular Fellas (Stallos Mix)
6. Regular Fellas (Glide Mix)
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For its second release, microCastle Music presents a new EP by Philadelphia-based DJ and producer, Jacob Henry. The Original Mix is a tech-prog journey through the middle of a turbulent city landscape: The haunting vocal stabs, municipal effects, and ominous pads paint a portrait of a Gotham-like metropolis quickly spiralling out of control. Peter Martin’s Cinematic mix accentuates this mood; a sprawling progressive interpretation with a gorgeous musical breakdown and a classy timeless feel that peaks with an atmospheric, swirling, effects laden climax that is truly unforgettable. Next up is Peter’s microClub Dub which retains the wicked groove of his Cinematic mix but is stripped down and shortened making it more accessible to a broader range of club dancefloors. Early DJ support for Peter’s mixes comes from Hernan Cattaneo who has been dropping both versions for the past month now with great success. Glide, whose "Cassini" was an album highlight of Nick Warren's celebrated Global Underground 35: Lima compilation, provides a more laid back tech house take with an extended beatless introduction and a great hypnotic groove throughout -- sure to kick off any deep prog DJ set on the right foot. One of the hottest and fastest rising stars in the progressive dance scene…Ad Brown (Black Hole) provides the next interpretation. His mix is the most upbeat and melodic take, while still retaining the spirit of the original in the sample-infused breakdown. Recent Ad Brown productions have been supported by Nick Warren and played on Radio 1. Finally, fellow UK producer Stallos provides a similar rendering to the original, with shuffling rhythms, disorienting vocal hits, and of course, a dirty tech bassline. Recent Stallos productions have been featured on the 16 Bit Lolita’s Warung Brazil CD on Hope.
DJ Reactions:
"nice remixes" - 4.0 / 5
Eryo (Belarus) (Mistique Music, DeepSessions)
"3.5 stars" - 3.5 / 5
Miss Nine (Netherlands) (Turn On..., Vonyc Sessions, 925 Digital, Armada, Yoshitoshi, Harem)
"very good" - 3.5 / 5
Hernan Cattaneo (Argentina) (sudbeat-renaissance)
"Looking forward to hearing more from MicroCastle. " - 3.5 / 5
LLavoe (USA) ()
"Nice driving bassline with a tribal tech feel." - 4.0 / 5
Merk-E (USA) (House Assassins)
"Really love the Stallos remix here, will put it in my wallet for sure :)" - 4.5 / 5
In Deep We Trust (Poland) (In Deep Records, Planeta FM, Pure FM)
"Cool techy prog, nice production all around. Solid EP!" - 3.5 / 5
Mike Hiratzka (USA) (Lost Angeles Recordings)
"The Stallos mix is wicked.. very well executed.." - 4.0 / 5
"All mixes are good but The Peter Martin Dub is huuuuuuuge. Groovy, dark. Congraz!" - 4.0 / 5
Xaric (France) (Sense FM / Pure Fm / Jenny Fm / Stripped Rec / Atlant Digital)
"Dig the stripped-down Stallos mix with its juxtaposition of a bouncy deep groove with a light, fun melody. Should keep listeners & dancers interested!" - 4.0 / 5
"Ad Brown remix is my fav, you can feel a cool taechy vibe in it. Peter martin micro club remix has a nice vibe too." - 4.5 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikì (Paris)
"microCastle goes from strength to strength. Their last promo by Peter Martin was an impressive first release. I'm digging the Original and Ad Brown mixes in this followup package." - 3.5 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (Perfecto, Lost Angeles, Monday Night Social @ Nacional, DI.fm, Proton, Curvve, Deep Records)
"nice driving groove, Ad Brown, Stallos & microclub mixes pump nicely, great clubby vibe " - 4.5 / 5
Kris B (USA) (Nightshade Music (Owner/A&R), Armada, Baroque, Global Underground, Ready Mix Records, DI.fm, ETN.fm)
"Good stuff here, I like the original as well as Peter Martin's Cinematic Mix. Ad Brown's remix is also cool." - 4.0 / 5
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