Zone Magazine Issue 033 - Jan Johnson
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’. Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
In our feature interviews in this issue we talk to cover legendess vocalist and producer JAN JOHNSTON. A name that for Trance and Progressive fans simply means quality. Starting out in the early ‘90s with short-lived pop band JJ, her fortunes took an upward sweep working firstly with the King of Trance, BT on his ECSM album, and then Australian powerhouse Anthony Pappa (as Freefall) on breakthrough release ‘Skydive’.
Signings to Perfecto, Universal and more has spread the Jan Johnson gospel and showcased not only her vocal talents, but also her song writing abilities. Soundtrack syncs and contributions to Grammy Award nominated albums as well as 4 solo albums and countless singles has kept this doyen of the scene at the top of her profession.
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Albums - Dance
Deejay.de / Vinyl / house & techno //
Albums - Dance
TOP TUNE //
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Oliver Schories – Monza [8bit Records]
Based in Hamburg, Oliver Schories brings his production skills to 8bit records.
“Monza” is a chunky house number filled with unique elements and melodic
touches. Delicate and powerful at the same time. B-side “Levo” takes a tougher
approach, having a more late-night feel to it. Both tracks sit perfectly with each
other. Great EP.
https://www.deejay.de/Oliver_Schories_Monza_8BIT164_Vinyl__964584
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Kirik – Octophonic Beige [Octophonic]
Little is know about the elusive Kirik. However what we have on offer here is 4 unique
takes on house musicv. “Back to Eden” is a quirky house number, with a repeating
bassline and electronic bleeps as percussion. “Flock of Birds” is more a traditional take on
deep house, with smooth chords and a pumping bassline. “Hey stop thinking” goes deeper
and darker, whilst “Lilli” has a more percussive feel and a deep sub bassline.
https://www.deejay.de/Kirik_Octophonic_Beige_001_OCTOB001_Vinyl__958383
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Rares Romanov – Digital Awareness [Sonet]
If you like your house music stripped back and minimal, then this is the EP for you. Title
track “Digital Awareness” is full of squeaks and bleeps, with stripped back drums and
vocal snippets. “Ca la market” continues to focus on stripped back elements, with a
chugging piano riff. “Double Dash” swerves off into more electronica territory, with
detuned pianos and samples whilst “Meschine Society” closes the EP with more electronica
elements. Interesting EP.
https://www.deejay.de/Rares_Romanov_Digital_Awareness_SONET004_Vinyl__964394
Akufen – We shall not surrender [Onysia]
Akufen brings his unique blend of house and jazz inspired electronica to Onysia. All for
tracks on offer here are unique in their own nature. With samples thrown in seemingly at
random but with a great ear for musicality. Pick of the bunch is “Touch it” with its funk
horns and walking bassline.
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https://www.deejay.de/Akufen_We_Shall_Not_Surrender_ONYSIA003_Vinyl__958500
Scape One – Different Worlds, Same stories EP [Believe in Records]
Scape one are here with Believe in Records’ debut release. Kicking off with the dark and
moody breaks of “With some flash people” the EP sets the tone. Next “Cosmic Jam” takes
us into outer space with its 80s electro feel. “Colours by numbers” brings things down, and
introduces some ambient sounds and elements to things. Title track “Different worlds,
same stories” closes things with its floating arpeggios and smooth pads. Great EP.
https://www.deejay.de/Scape_One_Different_Worlds_Same_Stories_EP_BIR001_Vinyl__958406
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