Conceived originally as a moniker for movie soundtracks, by fusing the Portuguese words for ‘house’ and ‘new’, Casanova is an alternative musical output for Mindskap and this release on SexOnWax Recordings is a dream 10 years in the making… Inspired by such classics as ‘Driving To Heaven’ by label boss Omid 16B, this talented producer has several releases under his belt and continues to innovate with a haunting, evolving, almost tribal take on the current house sound. An incessant, engrossing hook leads ever-forward to a deep melodic denouement, whilst Omid on remix duties adds his unique sound to the release – with additional tracks functioning as DJ tools as well as in their own right, this is a well-thought-out and intriguing package that must be heard....

Originally released in 2001 ‘I Wish You Were Here’ featured a remix from Omid 16B, and both the original and remix went onto slay countless dance floors the world over, time and time again. Twelve years on and ‘I Wish You Were Here’ now gets a timely re-release complete with news mixes from MINDSKAP, Beat Factory, Mi Ke, Lonya & Roi Okev and an updated mix from Omid himself. http://www.beatport.com/release/i-wish-you-were-here-remixes/1113012

SexOnWax’s next release sees Changing Shape return with this stunning 2-tracker Changing Shape juxtaposes big bass lines with edgy synth riffs to great acid-techno inspired effect, causing floor-pounding pandemonium throughout and guaranteeing the inclusion of ‘TLA’ in many a discerning DJ’s toolbox, whilst from the opening percussion motifs, ‘Jungle Fever’ imparts an irresistible groove that evolves throughout, energetically self-confident and rhythmically robust… a hypnotic, unique treat, as at home on the streets of Rio as it is the best dancefloors....

Out now: http://www.beatport.com/release/the-magician/1095871

Deep Impakt aka Stathis and Paul, met at a West London record shop in 2001, formed a production partnership and have since released projects on their own imprint Bailado Music, Steve Lawler’s Harlem records plus many white labels that are still circulating in the vinyl market to this day. ‘Mood 2 Fly’ was original released in 2003 from Bailado Music and has received a great response from the press, with DJ Mag giving it a 4-star rating. It was aired on major radio stations such as Kiss 100 and the John Digweed show, and it_s been regarded as a classic piece within the quality underground fraternity. Stathis Lazarides is no stranger to the scene and he is behind of one of the best clubs in the world (Cavo Paradiso / Mykonos) for the last 15 years. He is also the musical director and resident DJ of the Rhythmatic party in London and has various releases under his belt since the Deep Impakt project ended in 2004, with EPs coming out soon on Memoria, Body Parts and Moscow Records. On remix duties Demi and Peter (one half of 16bit Lolitas) provide a slowed down, stripped back take on the original that pushes the sonic envelope, while retaining the intrinsic uplifting aesthetic....

Changing Shape is one of Omid’s aliases that goes back to 98 when Airtight Records was set up by himself and Red Jerry from Hooj. Omid released 3 EPs on vinyl including the critically-acclaimed METAMORPHOSIS EP back in 1998, now remastered, and will be releasing 2 EPs with an LP in 2013. “So Good” is a deep yet uplifting affair with funky disco elements that drive the track and make it versatile enough to drop at any given time. “Call me” is deep house with a flavour to touch peak time and early hours, yet also a head turner with its melodies and constant filter drops and re build. More new material will be added to the Changing Shape LP due out mid...