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Artist:	DEMAC, TOM
Title:	Liquid Staircase
Label:	ELECTRONIQUE AUDIO (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$10.00
Catalog #:	EAUDIO 003EP

"Tom Demac takes us down the deep/minimal route again with the latest release on Electronique Audio. The Liquid Staircase EP, definitely has an over all aim at the dance floor over the last output from the label. Although, there are some bits that are equally enjoyable for the home listener. The A track 'Liquid Staircase' opens up the EP and as soon as the needle hits the record you know where it's heading. A throbbing bass line that is sure to attract some whistles from the dance floor, together with glitchy percussion, cutting hi-hats, and a twisted vocal line over the top. 'Sunday Lunch' represents the house elements of Tom Demac's material, with 'Domestic Dimming' and 'End Of...' keeping the deep, melodic aspect to his production on Electronique Audio."

Artist:	DEMAC, TOM
Title:	The More Things Change EP
Label:	HYPERCOLOUR (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	HYPE 007EP

"Welcome to the latest episode in Hypercolour's future house and techno voyage, this time featuring the combined talents of two of the most exciting young producers around. Tom Demac has been quietly releasing his highly acclaimed brand of reduced, sophisticated micro-techno and experimental house for the last few years on labels including Steevio's Mindtours and his own Electronique Audio. A key member of Wales' Freerotation collective, he's an integral part of a vibrant local scene that includes acclaimed producers such as Leif, Tom Ellis, Duckett and Steevio. On The More Things Change, Tom neatly showcases his impressive skill for deep, sensual tones and refined, subtle grooves. The track builds on a gently undulating drum patter, flanked by a mournful bass line, sighing strings, and flickers of Lawrence-esque plucked melody, forging a track that's both deeply emotive and coolly detached. Over time, the arrangement swells into more dramatic proportions, making it ideal for clued-up dancefloors and introspective home/headphone pleasure alike. Remix action comes courtesy of Switzerland's Agnés, this time working without his regular partner Chaton. His sterling work on much lauded imprints like Plak, Minibar and SthlmAudio have slipped into the boxes of many a discerning DJ, notably those of Chilean demi-gods Villalobos and Luciano. Here, he adds his trademark lightness of touch to Tom's original, giving those mournful strings a little more space to breathe as they overlap a plaintive, laid back groove. Agnés also contributes a digital only 'Wales Beatdown' mix, taking the track into starker, minimal territories that are aimed squarely at the foggy hours of late night/early morning."

Artist:	DEMAC, TOM
Title:	Stand Beside Me EP
Label:	MURMUR (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	MUR 005EP

"Gathering inspiration from the surrounding landscape, a big dose of Detroit techno, as well as influxes of electronica, dub and jazz, Tom Demac writes and records live electronic music from the soul. He has developed his own characteristic sound based on a philosophy of creating music aimed at the dancefloor. The Stand Beside Me EP lives up to this reputation, throwing Demac further into the spotlight and weaving across his distinguished sound. Daring and disjointed yet invitingly groovy, the title track 'Stand Beside Me' has hints of electronica through to new-age disco and a warped vocal that shows the product of Demac's own voice. 'Three By Four' shows more unruly workings, its throbbing heart of a bass line and simple melody shakes up the senses, a sharp nod to the early Detroit sound. To those who know him, Glimpse is one of the UK's best and most underrated producers. Carl Craig's Planet E, Leftroom, and now Murmur all agree and have offered a platform for his recent releases. His remix of 'Stand Beside Me' switches the flavor, pinning down the house elements and giving an old school kick. As the founder of Murmur, Geddes has held off for this pinnacle package to offer his debut on remix duties. Maintaining the menacing undertone, his working smoothes the edges and enhances the groove, depicting his trademark deep and pensive style."

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