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RiCHARD.GEAR - Strange Magick (bodytalk)

RiCHARD.GEAR steps up to the plate for the bodytalk label's second release with his new "Strange Magick" / "Be Free" single. RiCHARD.GEAR is the moniker of Austin born-and- bred DJ / producer Davey Schacherl. He is a longtime staple of the city's underground club scene, having been active at many residencies and parties throughout the last ten years, most recently as a member of the Machine Discotheque DJ crew and party collective. Davey is also the manager for Whiskey Pickle, a label created at the onset of 2009 which has seen much success with their eclectic catalog of releases. The release kicks off with the banging track "Strange Magick." A feel-good floor filler with a house party vibe, it features a swinging beat, energetic vocal stabs, and sirens that are sure to stir up a mean ruckus. The punchy bass line sets the tone for the track with classic layered chord hits and a lush synth lead that ties it all together with both style and grace. The second track, "Be Free," takes on a more club-oriented atmosphere, employing creeping chord stabs and a headstrong bass line that eventually make way for the synth- laden breakdown. A pitched-down vocal reminds the listener that being yourself is the way to absolute freedom. The mighty George Horn (Acryl Music, DeepWit) is tagged with remix duties for "Strange Magick." George takes the original to a deeper realm of class and sophistication, where detailed chord work and precise production turn the track into an enchanting and melodic voyage. Last, but not least, is the remix of "Be Free," marking the debut of the mysterious production DJ duo M.I.J.A.S.. The track is reinterpreted into a raw, stripped-down techno jam with a massive kick drum and a morphing acid bass line that couple to form a dirty, jacking groove. Deep, reverberating chords complement the other pieces throughout, giving the track an extra element of unrestrained energy.

Ursula 1000 - “Hot!” Severino (Horse Meat Disco / Dalston Superstore) - “Pretty cool.” Vanilla Ace - “Big support for RiCHARD.GEAR!” Robbie Hardkiss - “Cool sound here.” Da Funk (Acryl Music / Pacha) - “George Horn’s take on here is nice.” Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) - “The George Horn remix is winning for me right now … tasty!” Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Loads going on in this really developed journey.” JP Soul (Roam Recordings) - “Nice grooves. I like the deepness and flow of the George Horn remix.” Daniel Poli (Suspect Package / Distant Strangers) - “The M.I.J.A.S. remix sounds cool.” Myxzlplix (Subdivisions Global Radio) - “‘Strange Magic’k keeps it groovin’ for me. Nice and easy and slightly sleazy.” Leri Ahel (Mutant Disco Radio Show) - “The M.I.J.A.S. remix is massive. Love it.” Joan Ribas (Ibiza Soulstice / Cafe del Mar) - “Excellent grooves for the floor.” Sam Hopkins (AccuRadio, Chicago) - “‘Strange Magick’ is a beautiful track, and George Horn’s remix of it is stellar!”

Available now from Beatport.

[8dpromo]

RiCHARD.GEAR - A Feelin' (Whiskey Pickle)

Clocking in at just over a year since his last release, native Austinite and Whiskey Pickle label manager RiCHARD.GEAR drops a slice of blissed-out space disco mixed with a housier stomp in “A Feelin’”. The cut features a hot, almost ‘Yacht Rock-ish’ guitar loop and a rolling bass line over a four-on-the-floor rhythm, confidently chugging along before diving head first into a deep, filtered breakdown that builds to a spiraling, arpeggiated crescendo. The remixes are stacked high with additional Austin-based talent to round out the package. Up first, Off Da Clock increases the energy by flipping and chopping samples into rhythmic oblivion over a thick, popping bass line. On the flip side, Andres Aguirre goes the cosmic route, gracing the listener with a groovy, mid-tempo version that warps the original into the perfect soundtrack for an opium den discotheque. Whiskey Pickle stalwart Daniel Allen then wraps up the release with a trippy excursion into psychedelic breakbeats that seems to filter Meat Beat Manifesto through the label’s sonic lens. Solid stuff throughout … give this a go!

Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “So much fun!” Kruse & Nuernberg - “Nice stuff … original mix is great. Andres Aguirre’s remix is cool, too.” Lipstick Disco - “Lovely EP. The original is smooth and funky, really enjoy the jacked up Off Da Clock remix, and equally the smooth Andres Aguirre remix.” Ant Plate (Rhythm Plate / YSE) - “Nice Benson chop, all at a nice tempo.” Moodymanc - “Great vibe … all about the original for me.” Stereo 77 - “I like the cosmic feel of the Andres Aguirre remix.” Dave Mayer (Strictly Rhythm) - “Nice groove on the original.” Vincent Kwok - “Pretty cool release … the Off Da Clock remix is hot!” Joan Ribas (Ibiza Soulstice / Cafe Del Mar) - “Great, groovy thang!” Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - “Wicked release! It’s tough to pick a favourite here … I’m torn between the original and the Andres Aguirre remix, but in all honesty they all work as individual cuts in their own right. Top stuff.” Michael Fossati (Spirit Of House) - “The groovy ‘old school’ inspired original is the one.” Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica FM) - “I like the vibe of the original but the Andres Aguirre remix is the one for Ibiza.” Deadbeat Disco Radio Show - “The original has a good horse riding groove for keeping those tired legs going. The Air Liquide styling on the Daniel Allen remix is very nice, as well.”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport.