This week, Ovum Recordings dropped the first installment in Shlomi Aber’s ”Chicago Days / Detroit Nights” remixes. Josh Wink, Chris Liebing, Ian Pooley, Timo Maas & Santos, and Mark & Nic Fanciulli all have their ways with the material, and the initial DJ feedback has been monumental, to say the least. It’s not often you find names as diverse as Satoshi Tomiie, Paco Osuna, Deetron, Brothers’ Vibe, John Selway, Maceo Plex, Ewan Pearson, Dubfire, Rolando, Digweed, KiNK, Riva Starr, Norman Nodge, and Zdar (to name just a few) all lining up behind the same record.

From Liebing’s rolling, percussive techno to Ian Pooley’s chord-heavy deep house, there’s something here to suit a range of tastes. The Fanciulli brothers kick out a summery, steppy jam, while Timo Maas & Santos go darker and freakier; Wink’s mix seems to be the one that’s gathering the most acclaim, with its tight organ patterns and sneaky key change

Read feature and listen to March mix here

Played by… Umek, Sian, Martin Eyerer, Stephan Bodzin, DubFire, Orde Meikle/ Slam, Ryan Davis, Igor Tchkotoua (pig and dan), Michel de Hey, Riva Starr, Nic Fanciulli, John Digweed, Fra Soler, Blind Minded, Danny Howells, Danny Tenaglia, Kiko, Axel Bartsch, Beatamines, Chris Finke, Zidan, Rowan Blades, Alex Tepper, Steve Parry, Jerl/ Jens Lissat, Jules-de-Pearl, Sebastian Russell, Scratch Massive, Freska, Lee Burridge, TJ Norris, David Ribeiro, Andrew Technique

DJ Support:
Umek: very good
Sian: scary good
Martin Eyerer: go! for Mihalis. my fav is move. Strong tech shit
Stephan Bodzin: my man mihalis does it again!!! bomb release.
DubFire: Excellent
Orde Meikle/ Slam: liking this – playing this – thanx
Ryan Davis: system and intron are cool
Igor Tchkotoua (pig and dan): Good stuff for dancefloor mayhem, move was my fav here although i also enjoyed Jaws…
Michel de Hey: proper techn, move+intron 4 me!
Nic Fanciulli: Good
John Digweed: good stuff
Riva Starr: lovin it Mihalis on fire!
Fra Soler: really groovy! I like the 4 tracks, but i’m specially into Intron!
Danny Howells: Another killer release!
Danny Tenaglia: thanks!!! all good!!
Axel Bartsch: great release! 1. Move 2. Jaws 3. system + intron
Beatamines: I love the way they work! My Favorite Track: Move. will Chart & Play!
Chris Finke: Great EP! Really like”System” especially
Zidan: Complex, well thought out and complete tracks that would be gold in my set. Intron and Jaws are my style for sure! Great stuff!
Alex Tepper: Jaws & System are my favs, nice release. Thanks.
Sebastian Russell: ‘System’ is damn good!
Scratch Massive: love the System one . Very good techno track.
David Ribeiro: Another great release by Mihalis. Will be playing it! thanks

Radio:
Proton, radio (US): Mihalis most creative work to date.. the Greek Gods would be Proud as they are dancing on Mount Olympus……
Radio 1 (UK): Loving B1 & B2! 
DJmag, (UK): support!
De:Bug, mag (DE): Review issue 03/11
Electrosound.tv, radio (DE): Yeeees! Really great!!!
Tsugi, mag (FR): nice one
Einburghnews, mag (Scottland): Funky stuff with driving bass, a deep groover to swim around the dance floor and consume all in it’s wake…Sh-Sh–Shark! lol, cool grooves, “System” is proper spangle material – great stuff guys- will support. Thanks
Differentgrooves, online mag: mihalis, master!!another bombing ep from the greek genius!already supported
Medellinstyle, online mag: mihalis always strong, flavored with your tech house killing the danceflooor, full support!

DJ feedback:
“ohohoh…the original gets 6 of 5!!!! what a monster tune. safras & broom = rock & roll” Stephan Bodzin
“Original mix is the one — will play a lot” Laurent Garnier 
“Great package of mixes, first listen original and danilo my favourites. Full support” Mauro Picotto 
“really dope original” Robert Dietz 
“Material again..full support to Mihalis ad Mark track..” Wally Lopez 
“Favourite track: Tru Tru // Original Mix”  Chris Liebing
“nice release!thx” Martin Eyerer
“Favourite track: Tru Tru // Original Mix”  Nic Fanciulli

1) Steve Bug “Summer Nights”
2) KiNK “E79”
3) Shlomi Aber “Freakside”
4) Nic Fanciulli & Steve Mac “10%”
5) Josh Wink “Superfreak” (Freak)
6) David Alvarado “Klugh”
7) Loco Dice “Flight LB7475”
8) Gregor Tresher “95 Days”
9) Harry Choo Choo Romero “Phuture” Joris Voorn Remix
10) Josh Wink “Jus Right” Jimpster Remix
11) Chymera “Umbrela”
12) Luca Bacchetti “Caribbean”
13) Rulers Of The Deep “Track One”
14) D’julz “Just So You Know”
15) Davide Squillace “Sukkin Mutik”

Ovum Recordings was founded by Josh Wink with his then partner King Britt in his hometown of Philadelphia.  Wink wanted Ovum to be a place where he could put out music that he loved and also as a place to release his own material.  Josh explains “The music had to be credible and it had to be revered, but just as importantly the label’s integrity had to be very strong.”  Compromising this vision has never been an option. Matt Brookman, label manager since 1996 understands why: “We have always focused on the quality of the music and avoided jumping on any bandwagon or trend, I believe that this is why the label has survived all of these years and remained not only relovant, but a tastemaker.”                                         

A four year production and distribution deal with Sony (as part of Josh signing as an artist) between 1996 and 2000 helped Ovum gain a wider footing, but it was the label’s core belief of scouring the globe for new talent, which has seen it reap the benefits.  Loco Dice, Steve Bug, D’julz, David Squillace, Shlomi Aber, KiNK, Nic Fanciulli, and more have felt the Ovum touch and they in turn have allowed the label to grow.  And as diverse as he aforementioned artists reveals, no two Ovum releases are the same.  Something which is refelcted in the caliber of DJ’s who have consistently supported the releases over the years: Laurent Garnier, Dubfire, Carl Cox, Richie Hawtin, John Digweed, Dixon, Gilles Peterson, Pete Tong and so many more.  “I love the fact that so many diverse DJ’s can play our records” boasts Josh proudly.   ‘Fifteen For Fifteen’ is a comprehensive blend of the labels output from the past 15 years.  It is great display of the labels depth and stylish diversity.                                                         

In a time when it has become harder and harder for labels to survive, what makes Wink proudest is the fact that we are still here today.  He says, “It is a great accomplishment to have survived all of these years.  It hasn’t been an easy road, but we have pushed on because doing this is a labour of love.  The fact that people are still interested in what we are doing after 15 years is really quite humbling.  So kick back and enjoy some amazing music from the likes of Loco Dice, Steve Bug, Nic Fanciulli, Joris Voorn, Shlomi Aber, and more and hear what Ovum is really all about.  Let the music play!“

Gregor Thresher – “The Life Wire pt 1″
Label: Break New Soil Recordings
Release Date: 17/08/09

Charts: Karotte #1
DJ-Support: Richie Hawtin

DJ-Reactions:

Ewan Pearson: I really like the life wire – both the original and the dundov remix.  very very good!
Ivan Smagghe: PETER DUNDOV MIX IS……AMAZING… you know I am a man of very few compliments but at least I’m honest….
Len Faki: great groove on it! will play this out for sure!
Eric Prydz: sounds good.
Marc Romboy: Super neues Release von Gregor und super Idee einen Remix von Petar Dundov anzufragen. Ich liebe Dundov, der Mann hat Soul im Hintern!
Deetron: The Petar Dundov Variation is my favourite but a great EP all in all!
Dubfire: 5/5 points
Nic Fanciulli: Escape To Amsterdam – Tune of the weekend!!!!!!!
Laurent Garnier: Very good ep, will play this a lot!
André Galuzzi: the life wire fein. und petar dundov als remixer zu holen spitze
Davide Squillace: great stuff!! always good music from gregor!
Zoo Brazil: both escape to amsterdam and peters magic mix does my pants wet – full support!
Guy J: Loving Petar Dundov mix ! also Escape tp Amsterdam great tune!
Fafa Monteco: It’s fresh indeed. Love Escape to Amsterdam and Petar Dundov remix. Will chart next week.
Technasia: Love the peter dundov remix.
Rocky (X-Press 2): Loved the original and this edit and remix are fantastic.
Florian Meindl: escape to amsterdam and the peter dundov rmx is AWSOME!! this release makes me glad really…. i can feel it so much
Yousef: sounds great! something i will play and play
Hernan Cattaneo: dundov mix for me
KIKO : Petar Dundov mix is fantastic !!! i ll play for sure !!!!
Luke Solomon: love escape To Amsterdam. full support
Riva Starr: Escape to Amsterdam is the one!
Steve Rachmad: Like both “The Life Wire” versions. Beautiful Dundov mix!
President Bongo (Gusgus): the petar mix is for me….
Philipp Straub: I need this one!! Escape to Amsterdam is the bomb!!
Spooky: I’m loving this Escape To Amsterdam – please can I get a wav link today to take to the black sea this week-end – awesome !!!!!!
Silicone Soul: escape to amsterdam is a great club track, really vibely but the Peter Dundov is truly awesome best new tune i have heard in a while! will be charting #1
Francesco Farfa: Petar Dundov “very interesting” mood on deep trance wave!!

TRACKLISTING
A1 Gregor Tresher – Escape To Amsterdam
A2 Gregor Tresher – The Life Wire
B Gregor Tresher – The Life Wire (Petar Dundov Variation)

“…On the B-Side, we have the first remix for the Life Wire Project, and with Petar Dundov it is one of the first artists on Gregors wishlist of remixers for the album. With his recent releases the Croatian has impressively shown his talent of creating the most amazing melodies and once more, his remix leaves nothing to be desired: His “Petar Dundov Variation” is an incredibly beautiful piece of music, that will ignite open air floors over the summer, and we are extremely happy with this first interpretation of Gregor´s track.”

FEEDBACK
Played by Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier, Dubfire, Nic Fanciulli, Karotte, Deetron, Mauro Picotto, Monika Kruse, Len Faki, Deetron and many more…

Dubfire: 5/5 points
Deetron: The Petar Dundov Variation is my favourite but a great EP all in
all!
Steve Rachmad: Like both “The Life Wire” versions. Beautiful Dundov mix!
Marc Romboy: Super neues Release von Gregor und super Idee einen Remix von Petar Dundov anzufragen. Ich liebe Dundov, der Mann hat Soul im Hintern!
Stephan Bodzin: this is definitely the masterpiece of gregor tresher so far!!! as i´m sitting here with wet eyes it´s the official comeback of quality-club-music for me and will be a release to remember. all 3 tracks get 6 of 5 stars and full full play! can´t wait for pt 2.
Tiger Stripes: Feelin Escape to Amsterdam!!!
Monika Kruse: nice work gregor! will play all tracks for sure! full support!
Len Faki: great groove on it! will play this out for sure!
Laurent Garnier: Very good ep, will play this a lot!
Mauro Picotto: I will play it tonight, brilliant!
Nic Fanciulli: Escape To Amsterdam – Tune of the weekend!!!!!!!
Michel De Hey: Huge huge huge fan of gregor. Escape is excellent!

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