These tracks are definitely tracklist-worthy, but they lack elements that would put them at the top of DJs' lists in the minimal genre.

While listening to this release, I couldn't help but fade away a bit. It reminded me so much of why I loved early Detroit techno.

Spark & Fire is another solid release from Stryke. You'll find some melodic content reminiscent of early Detroit techno artists, as well as some modern drums and percussion pushing the edges of tech house.

Next Dimension really has been putting out some quality music lately. It seems that dividing the label into different parts was exactly what they needed to do. When offered the chance to review one of the newest releases on NDM, I naturally jumped at the chance.

I'm aware that NDM stands for Next Dimension Music, but I think it may also stand for Never Disappointing Music. Why? Because this label always comes through. Andrew Chibale provides this release on NDM.

Layers of Sound & The Demetrios Project (aka, Mike Newstead, Demetrios Demetriou, Bilonda Mfunyi-Tshiabu, and Helene Diamond) are one of my current favorite teams. Their lyrics are always fun and uplifting, and the music is funky and soaring! "Feel Alive" is no exception.

This is a very fun release for me. It kicks off with the "Twocker = Will Bailey & Calvertron Remix", which comes off as more progressive house than the electro label it was given.

Bass Kleph drops another one on us with "Bump Uglies", a fun bassy looped electro smasher. The original track takes you right in with its punchy energy and quick turns. Before you expect it, you are grooving right along to a very addictive track.

Last year's remix of "Love's the Only Drug" that Cristian Paduraru put out got me excited, and I was hoping for a mix like that on this release. No such luck for me.

This remix by Mark Webb features tons of fun Island elements with ultra-cool male and female vocal stabs that really put the track in high gear.