The fine folk at The Fat Club have just added a quality new EP from Maribou State to their impressive catalogue and with some remix love from XLR8R and an exclusive bootleg, it would be rude not to share the love.

We’ve also got a nice exclusive remix courtesy of upcoming producer NKC who aims for the party vibe with this retake.

Maribou State – Olivia (NKC remix)

We also have the video of the original to get the heads nodding.

Maribou State have also put together this tasty mix to showcase their wares and you can catch them alongside MJ Cole, Foamo and more in London this Friday (10th Feb) as Chew The Fat team up with Well Rounded for an XOYO takeover.

We first came across GoldFFinch when the Numbers crew out out the tune “Red Mask” late last year. We heard that they were about to ramp things up with more releases in 2012 and thanks to Saigon Recordings we can now enjoy their latest work.

“Funky Steppa” is driven by percussion, with sharp rim shots and claps being balanced by a tight vocal. “Groove Panda” has a tight drum roll to kick it along with some subtle repeating horn moves and again excellent percussion arrangement.

Released on the 13th of Feb.

US label Dubporn have been impressing of late and the recent Imaginary Friend and Innana releases showed a label with an ear for new talent.

The latest to join their roster are Fau & Deam, a new name but one that’s sure to be making it’s mark in 2012. Across the EP’s six tracks, elements of dark house, garage, electronica and even dub float around, all easing their way into the mix.

Check out sub bass monster “Blank Faces” below.

You can pick up the EP now at Boomkat and grab a freebie in the shape of bonus track “Tomorrow’s Always Better” below.

Italian producer Seth first came to our attention in November when we heard his “Cloud Gazing” EP on Skint Records offshoot Under 5′s. Composed of a variety of cross genre sounds it was an excellent debut which was also accompanied by an excellent video.

Fast forward a couple of months and we have managed to catch up with the producer to get the low down on what makes him tick while also securing an exclusive mix for our Test Tube podcast series.

Download Seth’s Test Tube mix or stream via the nifty Mixcloud player below (jump to tracklist) and read on to hear what he had to say.

There is not too much out there about you so can you give us a quick rundown of who you are?

I’ve been doing music for quite a while, going through different genres from dnb to electrohouse for example with the alias Pink a pad’s (a duo with the producer Iamseife). Then I started my own solo material.

I signed my first tracks to a label in 2009 but unfortunately they waited over a year to release it and I almost forgot about it. Now I’m producing, djing and working as sound designer for advertisments, movies and installations.

You have worked with Under 5′s, sub label of the legendary Skint Records? How did that come about? 

I didn’t know whether to send my ep to Skint or not as I didn’t think I’d ever hear back. After less than three days however I got a mail from Richard at the label telling me he really liked the material. Shortly after that I was offered a remix for Skint, they believe in my music and their team is great, they’re a bit “like a family”.

Do you hang with the Fat Boy much?

I remember I was in secondary school listening to his music, I was drawing out a kind of sequencer on paper to try to understand how he put the snare in “Push The Tempo”. Then I was coming back home and trying to do that on my MC-505. It was what turned me from rock’n'roll to electronic and resampling music.

What do we have to look forward to in 2012?

I’m getting a new EP together, then I’m working on a very special collaboration, it’s still in construction for the moment, but it’s going to be finished soon.

What was the music that ignited the DJ and production fires in you?

In the beginning it was The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Underworld, Aphex Twin and so on. I grew up with that when I was 15.

Then I started to turn more in club music like breakbeat (Atomic Hooligan, NAPT, Stanton Warriors etc) then Drum’n'Bass and I fell in love with Hospital Records releases from London Elektricity, Nu Tone, Logistics, Cyantific then onto a bit of everything from the UK scene to the Berlin’s vibes passing all over the “good music”..

You have put out some great videos with your tracks so far, how did that come about and who is responsible for them?

Her name is Rahel Ali. We worked on a short movie together for a University project and she was the sound engineer. We had great time working together and I knew she was a talented photographer and film maker.

When we finished that project we decided to work together again in the future, but in a more creative way.So as I finished the tune “Coquette”, I sent it to Rahel to find out what she though. She immediately had an idea for an underwater vibe for the video and shot between Istanbul and Dub. I think she’s great and I’m looking forward to working with her again soon.

How does your production process work? Program and equipment wise?

I’m working much with Ableton Live rewired from Logic and a couple of hardware synths. I’m working a lot with software though so when I play out I like to use CDs or vinyl, I’m spending too much time in front of a computer monitor and like to get away from it.

Who are the producers and DJ’s at the moment who are really pushing your buttons?

Sepalcure, Submerse, George Fitzerald, Anex, Crypt, 2562, Joy Orbison, Ghostek, Volor Flex, Encode, Dark Sky, Powder Hill, Hybu, Made and much more!

Tell us a little about the mix you did for our podcast series.

I just turned up the mixer and started to play some tunes that I was in the mood to mix and to listen to. I usually adapt my set for the club, crowd, line up etc but when I do mixes like this one here, it’s just me, so it’s more like the music I like with no rules, I hope your gonna like it.

What advice would you give to any budding bedroom producers?

Right now it’s so easy to find ways to do music, I mean, one pc, two pieces of cracked software and that’s it, you don’t really need a studio, professional gear etc. All you need is passion. The music is already inside you, you just have to find your best way to create it.

If you were to be transported to a Lab in the Phuture and a mysteriously crazy scientist were to grant you one superpower – which would you choose?

Since I was a child I’ve known the answer to this question! If being invisible includes even to pass through the walls, I’m going for that! Otherwise I wanna fly

Mix tracklisting

1   Intro –  Cyrus – Manhatten Blues 
2   Mike Dehnert – Moment
3   A Made Up Sound – Cange
4   Sepalcure – Love Pressure
5   Submerse – 2ru Groove (Duncan Powell Remix)
6   Cosmin TRG – Now You Know
7   Mosca – Orange Jack
8   Beastie Respond - Syncopy_(Blawans Trecther Mechanica)
9   2562 – Yes/No
10 Martyn – Vancouver (2562 Remix)
11 Havantepe – Butterfly
12 Zack Marullo – Pumpydum (Domyan Remix)
13 Hatikvah - In The Spirit (Rod Modell  Deepchord Detroit Kinematic Mix) 
15 Lusine – Two Dots
16 George Fitzgerald – Don’t You (SCB Edit)
17 Scuba – Lights out
18 Starkey – Lost in Space (ft.Charli XCX) (Darling Farah Remix)
19 Roof Light – Around Here

Our man from Montreal, Jacques Greene has just announced plans for a new label Vase which will release its first EP this month. The EP sees Jacques in collaboration with fellow countryman and LuckyMe label mate Ango on the opening track Flatline.

The majority of the EP has a more relaxed feel with lashings of RnB vibes throughout. The only real change up to this is the track “Clark” which has been firmly aimed at the dance floor.

Set for release on the 30th January from all the usual outlets.

One of the best upcoming producers of 2011 was Objekt. Storming the scene with some self released bombs that covered 2 step, garage, techno, house and more, big things were predicted. Moving into early 2012 and Hessle Audio were quick to snap up this prickly EP.

“Porcupine” brings some future funk and techno to proceedings with stiff claps and echo adding to the mix.

“Cactus” is a low slung, dirty affair full of wobble and hats that develops into rolling acid lines.

As always both Objekt and Hessle are on point with this release which is due to drop on the 6th February.

Our first experience of Deadplate Records was the excellent debut EP from Lung. Maxx Roach and Randomer.

This time they’ve recruited Bristol producer Artifact to the party. The EP is a quirky look at garage and 2 step with some infectious production. These is also a floor smasher from Graphics.

Title track “Archaic Line” is a 2 step shuffler with tight snares and even tighter synth stabs.

“Deserted” kicks of with a pitched down groove, slow and deliberate bass and an infectious edge.

Lastly, one to watch in 2012, Graphics takes Archaic Line by the scruff of the neck and lays down some 4/4 action with rim shots and cow bells adding depth to this techno rasper.

Released on the 23rd of January and available at Junodownload.

Ifan Dafydd looks likely to force his way to the front of a busy pack following a couple of rather huge bootleg remixes last year and dj support from the likes of Gilles Peterson, Jamie XX and Sinden and this hugely impressive 12″ on Push and Run.

His smokey garage tinged beats have rightly been likened to the work of James Blake but this outing, his first official release, shows that he’s his own man with a mark to be made on the world.

First track “Treehouse” takes a moody garage lean and slowly fills out, adding layer upon layer before hitting its peak. “To Me” follows and muddies the waters a little, driven by a short piano hook but underpinned with enough sub bass to keep a Funktion One system happy.

It’s a brilliant debut that will ensure you keep an eye on this young producer throughout the year. Released on vinyl on 30th January with digital to follow on Feb 6th.

Glasgow dwellers can catch Ifan making his Scottish debut for Mixed Bizness at the Glasgow School of Art on Feb 9th.

So by now your mind is turning towards Hogmanay. While you’re contemplating where you’ll be cutting a rug, get this mix of Strictly Rhythm classics on the go to get you in the mood.

Nothing big or clever here, just classics all the way. If you don’t shout “YAS” at the CLS into Hardrive mix then I recommend checking your pulse.

Tracklist:

Aly Us ‘Follow Me’
CLS ‘Can U Feel It’ (In House Dub)
Hardrive ‘Deep Inside’
River Ocean ‘Love & Happiness’
Reel 2 Real ‘I Like To Move It’ (Erick ‘More’ Dub)
Photon Inc ‘Generate Power’ (Wild Pitch Mix)
Live Element ‘Be Free’
Barbara Tucker ‘I Get Lifted’(The Underground Network Mix)
George Morel ‘Let’s Groove’
Danny Clark & Jay Denham feat Su Su Bobien ‘Wondrous’
Michel Cleis ‘La Mezcla’
Wamdue Project ‘King Of My Castle’
Michael Moog ‘That Sound’
Ultra Nate ‘Free’ (Bob Sinclar Mix)
Phunkie Souls ‘Tha Music’

It’s been a fair few years since influential UK garage producer Wookie released anything new so this remix is a nice wee surprise. Fingers crossed it leads to some new material from the man however as this remix of Aussie act PNAU is a bit of a belter.

For the price of a click you get this chunky slab of house goodness with shuffly garage hi-hats, an earworm of a synth hook and a tonne weight of sub bass.

The full single package also comes with a tasty remix courtesy of Raffertie so keep an eye out for its releases on the 5th of February 2012.