Octo Octa - "Cause I Love You"
Los Angeles based label 100% Silk has a reputation for releasing slightly left-field, eccentric dance tracks and their latest release from Brooklyn producer Octo Octa is no exception. "Cause I Love You" layers several vocal samples over skittish percussion accompanied by the producers' signature warm melodic synth swells creating a significantly higher energy, more full-bodied vibe than his reflective 2013 LP Between Two Selves. 



Kele Okereke - "Come To Me" Ft. Jenny Bastet 
Bloc Party frontman Kele Okereke is set to release his second solo EP on Crosstown Rebels after seamlessly making the transition from indie rock to house on his Heartbreaker EP. Candy Flip, which drops April 14th, features a noticeably deeper sound, with B-side "Come To Me" boasting a late night atmosphere with vocals from Jenny Bastet.




Ossie  - "She Knows (That Love Hurts)"
With releases on Hyperdub and 20/20 Vision to his name, UK producer Ossie leans toward classic NY house on "She Knows (That Love Hurts)," part of his latest EP for WOLF music. The track displays a clear r&b influence, with sultry vocals and a straightforward house rhythm. Look for the EP out on vinyl on March 31st.

Doc Daneeka - "Walk On In (Feat. Ratcatcher)" 
While the anthem label gets thrown around readily in the dance music community, few tracks have the sheer replay value as this track by Berlin producer Doc Daneeka. Built around a soaring vocal sample, the hazy synths and gorgeous piano riff make for a swaying, vintage feel despite its' polished production. Having already received play from UK dj's Jamie xx and Maya Jane Coles, it's likely to pick up momentum in the weeks ahead.



Dirtytwo - "Waisted"
Sweden based producer Dirtytwo delivers a straightforward, yet highly emotive classic house track with "Waisted." String samples help carry the loose groove along with soulful vocals to create a clean, melodic sound. The track was released on The Baryard EP this past week which also includes the similarly flavored "Talkin' 2 U," both of which are in line with the well-paced, classic house sound that Swedish label Local Talk is known for churning out.



 Bicep - "Satisfy"
 Production duo Bicep has become known for their House tracks that sound straight out of the 90's and their latest cut, "Satisfy," is no exception. With analogue production marked by raw breakbeat percussion and confident vocals that perfectly capture the pair's throwback aesthetic, it's as big of a tune as you'll hear in any genre.

 
Kele Okereke - "Heartbreaker"
That fact that Bloc Party lead singer/guitarist Kele Okereke is able to gracefully transition from indie rock to house doesn't come as much of a surprise given the band's dance-punk sound, but from the sound of "Heartbreaker," the artist could easily be mistaken as a veteran of club music production. Okereke gave the following enthusiastic statement regarding the release on Crosstown Rebels; "I’ve always loved the inclusive and spiritual nature of house music, so the opportunity to make music for the most iconic and influential house music label in the UK is a dream come true for me." The single is out November 25th on vinyl and December 9th digitally.



Mix of the Week: Floating Points - "You're A Melody #1" 

UK downtempo and deep house producer Floating Points performed this nearly four hour mix last week at London's Plastic People club that features tons of 70's soul, disco and jazz records and hidden gems from that era. Download the mix here.