A review of Au Go Go in the new issue of Spanish DJ Mag!

Download my live mix from a wicked gig at Ageha in Tokyo last month!

Darren Emerson : Live at Ageha Tokyo : July 2011 by Darren Emerson

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DARREN EMERSON / PAUL LORAINE / RICHARD SEELEY / SMAK PONY REMIXES
RELEASED: August 22nd 2011
LABEL: DETONE
LISTEN AT :: SOUNDCLOUD
BUY FROM :: BEATPORT

Darren Emerson delivers his recent collaboration with Nick Littlemore of Empire of The Sun this summer on his own Detone imprint.

Entitled ‘Au Go Go’ and featuring remixes from Richard Seeley, Paul Loraine and Darren Emerson himself, the four track release is rousing affair that explores the moody, cinematic side of house.

The original transforms a lazy stepping beat, aggressive synths and introspective piano chords into the perfect setting for Emerson’s emotive and epic vocals. The combined elements make for an immersive and haunting listen that begs for a second run.

Emerson’s own remix takes on a slow burning groove that beefs up the percussion and employs tweaky synths throughout while there’s a rich feel which comes from the producers Adept layering of sounds, in particular the brilliant vocals and twinkling pianos.

Barcelona-based Paul Loraine twists ‘Au Go Go’ into a subtly rhythmic workout. Live drums wrap a fragile yet tight groove around the originals ethereal melodies to create an enthralling and original contemporary house cut.

Richard Seeley, having graced the likes of Rekids and his own Glue Music as well as winning plaudits from critics and djs alike, turns in a deftly executed final interpretation. The approach is a stripped, sparse affair which, when paired with the original’s parts, takes on an trippy groove that references some of Perlon and early-Cadenza’s organic minimalism.

This is a brilliantly varied release which sounds like little else out there. Essential stuff.

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Check out THIS review of Au Go Go on Italian website inmyradio.com – they rate it 10/10!

Here is a clip of the original mix of my new track ‘Au Go Go’. Over the next couple of weeks leading up to release day on 8th August I will be revealing all the mixes and remixes on my Soundcloud page.

Released next month, Au Go Go will be my fourth release on my own label, DETONE. Watch out for previews of the track coming soon!

I’ve done a remix of InnerPartySystem! To hear it and download just click HERE and pay what you want (It’s for charity!)

“Get the innerpartysystem bundle featuring 2 unreleased IPS remixes and the Never Be Content EP for Pay What You Want ($2 min) with 12% to Charity: Water. Help spread the word! If we reach $3,500 IPS will remix one of their songs based on your vote. Deal ends Saturday 5/28 9am PST.”

You can listen to my new single ‘Hard For Slow’ using the black player on the right. There are brilliant remixes from Tim Deluxe, X Press 2 + Ruthit. It will be released digitally on 11th April through my own label, DETONE.

1.  HARD FOR SLOW – Dub Mix
2.  HARD FOR SLOW – Club Mix
3. HARD FOR SLOW – Tim Deluxe
4. HARD FOR SLOW – X Press 2 Mix
5. HARD FOR SLOW – Ruthit Mix
6. HARD FOR SLOW – Radio Mix

TRACKLISTING:
marlow – so mellow (luna city express remix)
steve bug – my sweet vital angel
makam – you lose (kerri chandler)
phil weeks – all day every day
silicone soul – right on (darren emerson remix)
steve bug – as it is
cats n dogs – i’m free
slam – metro noir
luna city express – fresh (martinez)
ramon tapia – you go to (jet project)
johhanies hell – freedom of heart
psychatron – she is music
sasse – ples