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Artist:	KENO, DAVID
Title:	Discoteca
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 021EP

"David Keno is not as 'wet behind the ears' as one might think. Having released well over 30 tunes while perfecting his sound with a slew of well-received releases on Offenbach-based i220 and many other labels before, he has now started his own successful Keno Records. This EP oozes Keno's distinct style, which is comprised of burly beats built from scratch and simple effective rhythms intended not to intimidate but alleviate. This is never more evident than on the EP's title track, 'Discoteca,' which uses a heavily filtered Latino male vocal. One that slides in and out of the only spaces in the frequency field that are not filled with chunky beats and guitar samples sliced within an inch of their lives -- albeit well disguised, after being run through a myriad of distortions and filters. 'Karacho' follows suit with those signature beats, but this time Keno asks the guitar player to take five while the trumpet player gets some. Flagrantly utilizing several horn sections all molded together and tweaked with a pinch of flange on top to keep the groove tenderly skipping along. The previous side of this 12" enthralls with two exciting A- sides that set up a mild juxtaposition to the quirky, yet deep and euphoric elements of 'Grutane.' Clean organ melodies are sewn together with contorted shakers tripled with some subtle effects to make this a perfect builder of a track. This is exactly the tune to ease the crowd back and rub their shoulders. If there is the slightest bit of tension, then 'Grutane' is precisely the right tool to rub it out like a good Thai massage. Discoteca is a splendid trio of tunes that the Kindisch crew is extremely excited about, and equally as excited to welcome David Keno into the family. 2008 has quite possibly been the labels best year in its short history and this release carries the high standard Kindisch has reached into 2009."

Artist:	KENO, DAVID
Title:	Feast
Label:	KINDISCH (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	KD 028EP

"David Keno is going for the trifecta with Feast, his 3rd Kindisch release of 2009. Following on from his excellent label debut Discoteca, and his storming Tout Le Temps collaboration with Jaxson, Keno is back with the 3-track smorgasbord that is Feast. Starting off his career with a number of releases on Corrado Izo's 1220 label, David Keno has since cut his teeth with Morris Audio Citysport Edition and Frankie Rec, and has honed his sound into a fresh combination of masterfully constructed beats, perfectly pitched percussive elements and infectious melodies -- all the right elements for dancefloor devastation! Feast shows David Keno taking a leaf out of the book of US westcoast house pioneers, and giving the sound a new perspective. 'Bonito' opens with a hint of cheeky Latin swing and demi-percussion, before breaking into a tough jacking beat and boompty house bassline. A lone, melancholy string sample in the second half define the track by injecting a touch of unexpected quirkiness into the mix. Keeping the momentum going is '808', a slightly deeper affair based on a throbbing, undulating bassline and conga-led percussion. Simplicity is the key to this drum machine tribute, as stabs of percussion are fused together with soulful scatting vocals, for a deeply funk flavoured house workout. Last but certainly not least, title track 'Feast' rides on a pulsating, low bassline, a subtle synth tone, and a haunting keys melody that build a moody atmosphere. Expertly combined this with the kind of jerky cut-up vocals and samples that get the shoulders bumping and the feet moving, Keno showcases true inventiveness with dancefloor appeal. With Feast David Keno is not cementing his place within the Kindisch family, he's also building his reputation as a young producer to be reckoned with!"

Artist:	KENO, DAVID
Title:	Bambi EP
Label:	TRAPEZ (GERMANY)
Format:	12"
Price:	$12.00
Catalog #:	TRAPEZ LTD095

David Keno delivers a fine selection of four bouncy house cuts that are elegant, bloomy, sunny and uplifting. "Watermelons" is a very poppy track that defines itself through the vocals much more than with the other tracks. "Towards You" is a slacker -- gentle and floating, leaving a stain of romance. "Catnip" features walking bass lines -- their acoustic quality and small digits of melody often meeting Detroit-sounding chords, making this a true Berlin product.

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