Markus Schatz & Brett Longman - Dope On Plastic EP

After a magnificent Ep produced by Benno Blome and Tom Clark - “Pheromonia”, Highgrade records is back with another top release, this time with Markus Schatz and Brett Longman at the decks. Schatz is known by his work on labels like Opossum records, while Brett Longman, from Paris, has a few good works at Logistic Rec, among others. “Dope On Plastic Ep” brings something more from them, this is a high class production with the most challenging stripped down percussive mnml there can be. All the 4 tracks are beautifully constructed and will be certain hits to be appreciated at the most exclusive dancefloors. Dubby and funky elements, low synths, great kicks, detroit roots, deep melodies, unexpected rhythms, amazing constructions, you can count with all of this in the Ep. Highgrade always brings the most freshest techno in the scene and this release is not an exception. Another fabulous work from one of the best labels in the market. A must have.

a1 - Dope on Plastic
a2 - Push It
b1 - Running
b2 - Good Vibe

HIGHGRADE#060
Rls Date: 16.03.2009

Markus Schatz - Frozen Flowers Ep

After a release on Highgrade Germany, Scribble Mania Ep, with Tom Clark (Scribble Mania; Scribble Shock), Markus Schatz releases his first solo, just after three months to show up with this Frozen Flowers Ep in Opossum. Also, he could not be so unknowable by you, as a part of Schatz & Wickinger. I tell you this first Ep with clark, really passed me and I did not gave a real listen on it. But after this Frozen Flowers, I've heared it like god says, with more attention, and realised that Schatz gave the mind games and Clark the harmonys. That was a really fine minimal Ep and this new Solo Ep just give him a confirmation of good work wich apports some recognition. With this solo work, You'll understand what I'm saying.. Also, Opossum (Berlin based label by Marcel Jochmann a.k.a. DJ Unrath) had a first release from Sweet and Candy, and other names have edited trough them like Moritz Piske (A bet) and Format:B, and they show interest in keep good releases and sounds without keeping major names.
An hypnotic one :)

Label: Opossum Recordings (http://www.opossumrec.com/, http://www.myspace.com/opsm)

Catalog #OPSM 014

Tracks:

a Frozen Flowers

b1 Frozen Flowers (Dub Taylors Blossomriot mix)

b2 Frozen Flowers (Nudisco Is Freezin' The Minidisco mix)

? Methamorphose (Unfortunately samples till this moment not found, only in the promo)