D'FunK 'STRANGER' ETK026 OUT MONDAY AUGUST 16TH EXCLUSIVE ON BEATPORT!

Another great release from the Elektek head man D'FunK.

D’Funk ‘Stranger’ (inc. Nikkolas Research, Chris Firenze, Laurie Laptop and PJC Project & Gaz Donning rmxs)
Elektek Recordings
ETK026

Brighton based Elektek Recordings are set to release their latest EP from label owner D’Funk with a host of excellent remixes....

Elektek Recordings having been releasing consistently quality house and techno over the last couple of years gaining support from A-list Djs such as Stacey Pullen, Richie Hawtin, Laurent Garnier & Dubfire. The Manchester born and now Brighton based imprint has a roster of artists who remain faithful to the label and it’s vision and none more so (not surprisingly) than label owner D’Funk. Following up his recent well received ‘It Happens Remixes EP’ from last years 'Times Ahead EP' he now returns with the rolling techno of ‘Stranger’.

D’Funk began his musical career in Spain originally, where he honed his DJ skills through the early noughties before moving back to the UK in 2005 to focus on studying music production and developing his studio skills. Since the launch of his label Elektek Recordings and Elektek LIVE club nights in 2007, he has been building momentum ever since.

This latest release kicks off with the original of ‘Stranger’, a deep, brooding slice of techno with a twisted, intense edge. The track is build round an undulating bassline, tight percussion and dark, discordant sythn lines and is bound to find favour with techno and tech house DJs alike.

There are 4 remixes on offer kicking off with Nikkolas Research’s reinterpretation, which takes things into the realms of dark and tense techno in superb style. Next comes Chris Firenze’s version that strips things back and provides a bumpin and jackin mix that has a superb old school techno flavour, simple, uncluttered and deadly effective. The penultimate remix comes from veteran DJ/producer Laurie Laptop who has been on the scene since the late 80’s, here he distils his experience into a hypnotic and atmospheric mix that provides an entrancing alternative to the original. Finally we have PJC Project & Gaz Donning who pull out all the stops with their techno/house fusion mix that is certain have the floor moving wherever it is dropped.

‘Stranger’ is a great single with a broad remix package that perfectly reflects this exciting labels musical ethos, enjoy!


Check out the feedback for this release:
http://elektekrecordings.blogspot.com/2010/08/check-out-feedback-for-dfunk-stranger.html

Check out the feedback for D'FunK 'Stranger' Elektek Recordings out August 16th 2010 Exclusively on Beatport:

Check out the feedback for D'FunK 'Stranger' Elektek Recordings out August 16th 2010 Exclusively on Beatport:

Richie Hawtin - M_Nus - Download for Richie Hawtin
Steve Lawler - VIVa Music - willl download and pass on
Inigo Surio - Dj Largo / Beiak Records - Good release, my favorite track Laurie laptop mix. Cheers
Eddie Richards - Evil Eddie Richards - thanks
Jamie Stevens - Infusion - Laurie laptop remix is the one for me. cool shit!
Annie Simmons - Annie Errez (System) - some nice chugging mixes here, all useful. I think I like the Laurie Laptop mix best has a quirky vibe. Thanks!
Santi Xpansul - Xpansul - Dark and twisted. Loving the original and Nikkolas Research Remix. Thanks!
Brian Ffar - Siteholder / Tic Tac Toe / Gourmet / Redline Sessions - Wow, this is a nice surprise. Good grooves all around, but the Nikkloas remix is the winner. Thanks!
Mark Antonio - Analytic Trail - Nikkloas research mix is my fav support markantonio
Joseph Capriati - Drumcode / CLR - will try something out!
Ben Irving - Nish Nish (London) - Cool Track. Nice set of mixes but the original is the one for me...full support, cheers, Ben
Lee Hume
Aldrin Zouk - Zouk Club - Laurie Laptop remix is up my alley
Marco Bailey - Various - Some of it cool
Chris Fortier - original
Michal Myclick - Radio 1 Prague - Mmmmm, not stritly my cup of tea but Laurie Laptop rmx is good, ready 4 my radio show yet! Good work with vocal samples and very sensitive sound - I like it! Cheeeers from Prague & lots of inspiration 4 nu stuff!
Oliver Deutschmann - Vidab/Konsequenz - i like the laurie laptop rmx. the rest is not for me, thanks
Franco Bianco - Hypercolour, Dilek - Nikkloas Research remix is a BOMB!!!!!! All other tracks are also super groovy. Thanks for this amazing release.
Cosmin Nicolae - Hessle / Immerse - Original is the one for me, i like the subtle jack!
James Blonde - Sweat Lodge - PJC Project & Gaz Donning thanks
Moe Espinoza - Drumcell (Droid Recordings, LA) - cool EP stranger mix stands out for me and the laptop mix
The Dolphins - Sci + Tec - good solid techno!
Jan Warnstam - Materia - Nice and clean tracks. Good production. I would play these in a deeper tech house set.
Tony Tay - Zouk - All mixes are BADASS!!! Superb release!
Ali Shirazinia - Dubfire / Deep Dish - downloading thanks
Richard Burkinshaw - Audiojack / Leftroom / 20:20 Vision - Downloading for Audiojack who will feedback
Rick Bull - Deepchild / Freerange / Trapez / Resopal - Nice variety of flavors here...I'm feelin' the Laurie Laptop mix.
Greg Chin - Stryke (Plastic City / Ovum) - very cool package here. dig the chris fienze rmx quite a bit!
Andrew Grant - Circo Loco - PJC rmx is nice....
Anderson Noise - Stranger (Laurie Laptop rmx)
Mahan Rabiapour - Ostfunk / Yellow Tail - I think i will try out the PJC Project Remix. Thanks
Arthur Barr - Fullbarr Digital - Laurie's the man for me on this one.
Dave Martin - Technique / Immigrant - Laurie's mix is the one for me. Thanks DxM
Andy Graham - Sei A / Droido - Nice amount of madness in this release for me. Original and Nikkloas Research for me here.

Press / Radio / Charts

Federico - Frequencies.it - Coverage TBC - "this release sounds really good and will kick our ass on the floor this summer!"

Jonty Skruff - Skruff.com - Play confirmed / review TBC - "i LOVE IT!!!!!!!! yay, fantastic, will be roadtesting at exit tomorrow (original mix)"

Carsten Becker - Raveline (DE, Print) - Review In Print

Raveline, July 2010 - Techno Page Review

Client: Elektek Cat no.:ETK026

Raveline,July 2010 - Techno page review

D'FunK owner of Elektek Recordings, a House and Techno label based in Brighton. The basics that build Stranger are it's original, undulating and dark bassline with an intentional discordant synth. Then the track comes together and lifts it up.

Nikkolas’ remix works with the usual tricks of the Techno league. Pushing the controls, as it becomes even darker und meaner. Nice and clean.

Chris Firenze jack’s it up perfectly and gives the original a new House direction.

Laurie Laptop takes a lot out of the Synths and delivers a light and brave performance.

The PJC Project together with Gaz Donning is again nice and clean.
This is also a good remix.

D'FunK - Stranger mention in Tilllate.Com Mag

Hey people,

Great news in the Elektek camp - It's not a review but we got a mention in the tilllate.com mag for our next release -D'FunK - Stranger on Elektek Recordings

http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/1ce03ae6#/1ce03ae6/112

(Check The Best of The Rest)!

Keep supporting us and we'll keep supplying you some of the best House and Techno!

Thanks to Tilllate.com and Mark EG for the mention ;)