Releases

So Easy is one of the deepest grooves you’ll find this summer, So Easy delights with it’s cheeky vocals and deep sunshine vibe. A sun-kissed thing of beauty, a definite poolside delight! Matt Masters delivers in this deeper version, pounding hypnotically into a percussive, rolling groove with classic snare builds and a satisfyingly heavy bottom end. Rounding off the package is a remix from Keydin bringing a more instant dance floor feel. Cant-stay-still percussion sits over a rolling summer groove.

Guy Hornsby’s debut release for Sideways, Capa’s Journey EP, is a masterclass in production and deep grooves. EP title track Capa’s Journey is a moody piece of tech house with precise repetitive percussion and bending synths set against a warm bass groove. Guy’s other original track, Deeper Shade, has a deep techy groove sitting over an array of swirling atmospherics, trippy delays and mysterious vocal snippets.

Episodes reworks Capa’s Journey, lowering the tempo he provides a lighter take on the original with it’s summery pads and organs. Elliot Wright makes a welcome return to the label to finish off the release with a more dancefloor orientated take on Deeper Shade which bounces along with a satisfying chunky bass/kick groove.

Keydin’s third release for Sideways finds him in deep groovy tech mode. A warm pad sits comfortably in the background throughout, whilst the the stripped down groove is layered with subtle jazzy rhythms. Combine these with a moody walking bassline and plenty of squeaks & bleeps to wander around the brain, and you have a track that truly showcases Keydin’s intelligent approach to deep tech house.

Guy Hornsby’s remix takes Loose Hands into even deeper territory, with a dark, trippy and almost sinister take on the original. A moody bass wallows underneath, whilst clever piano licks provide an altogether different melodic stance, plunging the track further into darkness. Serious music that isn’t just necessarily aimed at the dancefloor, concentrated more on mood and atmosphere.

With First Light Episodes effortlessly rolls out a sophisticated slice of house music. Following a classic A-B-A structure pattern, First Light builds with washing pads and a bouncy bassline, peaks in the middle with uplifting keys and vocal samples, then drops back to the pads and bass to amazing effect.

Sideways own Keydin continues his journey into the deep with his remix, picking up the tempo ever so slightly, but retaining the lush summery feel to the track. The vocal loop is used to hypnotic effect throughout, and as it develops, clever re-arrangement of the melody over a plethora of bass give the track a liquid tech feel.

Decisions feat. Si Norton
Decisions bounces straight into deep techno side of town with a heavy bassline and sharp percussion before surprising with a haunting vocal delivered by Thom’s older brother Si, lead singer for up and coming UK band
‘Magnets’ . A well produced, elegant piece of ‘grown up’ electronic music.

Into Your Eyes
Into Your Eyes comes straight in with a hypnotic bassline that drives the track into heads down bass territory while the swirling higher layers present a more relaxed soundscape.  Elegant tech house that pushes all the right buttons!!

Oculus – Pierre Chevallier Remix
Pierre Chevallier experienced the early days of Munich’s electronic music scene before moving to Cologne in 2003. Immersing himself in the house & techno scene he started producing music and set up his own label “The Gym” together with Nina Kraviz. His live sets are a mixture of re-edits creating his own unique sound. Pierre’s remix creates a subtle groove bouncing along with an old school electro vibe while retaining the melancholy tones of the original. The midway piano heralds a moodier phase which builds to a swirling crescendo.

Oculus – Thom Norton Remix
Sideways Resident DJ Thom Norton is back with his second track for the label. His debut release ‘Worth It?’ set the bar high with mesmerising deep house grooves that made their way onto Tim Green’s Essential Mix for Pete Tong. Thom’s take on Oculus is aimed more squarely at the deep house dance floors with a heads down bassline, evolving synths and effected samples, all hung round a simple but effective structure.

Tangent – Fraser Owen
Starting his dance music life as a dj, Fraser Owen has played at clubs across the country with some of the biggest names. Turning his attention to the studio, 2009 was his breakthrough year with releases and remixes on Prehab Recordings, Portamento Records and Noir Music, enjoying support from the likes of Nic Fanciulli, Tim Green, Audiofly and Dubfire. For this remix Fraser definitely takes us in a new direction. Tight bass tones and a relentless and intricate drum rhythm drive this into peaktime territory!