Local Dialect - Demeter

Gorgon City's label Realm has quickly become one of my most trusted sources for tight tech house and captivating club cuts. Along with Gorgon City's own originals along with the likes of George Kwali, Billy Kenny and others, Realm's first year of releases have been brilliant. And as it turns out Gorgon City's "Roped In," which appeared in the most recent Enlightened Listening (here), wasn't the only Realm release of Friday, November 22nd. Following the success of "Poseidon," NYC duo Local Dialect have returned with another Greek myth inspired affair, "Demeter." Driving calmly for nearly eight minutes, "Demeter" is an easy going epic that works its way into your ear with incredible ease. Its rolling grooves whisper sweet nothings, seducing you through carefully crafted synths and a strikingly gorgeous top end. This magical mixture seems to be a running theme in Local Dialect's toolbox, as writing this I'm whisked away by the skyward progression of their catalog of originals here. A mystifying mixture of alluring leads with an ominous and powerful low end, "Demeter" is yet another deific addition to Local Dialect's divine discography. Purchase or stream via Realm here and follow the duo's socials below.FOLLOW LOCAL DIALECT: FACEBOOK SOUNDCLOUD TWITTER

Enlightened Listening for November 1

After one of the largest Enlightened Listening playlists last week, we're significantly shorter this week. We focus on a handful of singles, alongside a couple EPs and remixes. Things start poppy with exceptional singles from Kiesza and Dua Lipa who both remind us of their undeniable leading lady status. Kiesza's track shines, while Dua's bristles with funky bass leading us nicely into the delightfully easy dancing TOPS track "Seven Minutes." Diving disco, George Sandler and Justin Jay spin sublime with "Know How," before Fabrikate bring out the brass with the sensational "Love Was Real."

Pete Tong and HER-O find themselves in this list for the third week in a row as "Go Crazy" gets a groovy extension. Staying with remixes, the legendary Marshall Jefferson gives a more human heart to club killer "Turn Me On." Tuff London follows that with another unstoppable house cut that is sure to keep the floor moving. After that we get our first EP of the playlist, a trio of top notch remixes of Lastlings' "Last Breath," with a standout from Adult Art Club who we heard in Lane 8's Halloween mix.

Closing the playlist out is a foursome of house cuts from three of my favourite names. First, Billy Kenny once again captures my attention with incredible sound design and an unwavering rolling groove. Noizu follows that with another inventive cut, showing further range and equally incredible sound design. Finally, Stund delivers two killer cuts. Both roll brilliantly but the real quality comes in the depth and interplay of their drops. Stream the playlist below and find individual links at the bottom. Enjoy!

Kiesza - You're The Best

Dua Lipa - Don't Start Now

TOPS - Seven Minutes

George Sandler & Justin Jay - Know How

Fabrikate - Love Was Real

Pete Tong & HER-O ft. Todd Edwards - Go Crazy (The Life & Soul Project Remix)

Riton & Oliver Heldens ft. Vula - Turn Me On (Marshall Jefferson Anthem Mix)

Tuff London - So Restless

Lastlings - Last Breath (The Remixes)

Billy Kenny - Take Me To Church

Noizu - For Your Soul

Stund - Count That