Graham Goodwin aka Sian is a Dublin native raised gypsy style in southern Spain. As a self confessed workaholic-spaced-out-nature-junkie, his commitment to the avant garde lifestyle has seen him grace decks at the nicest clubs and festivals in the world. Hes also released two albums and many singles on labels as diverse as Pokerflat, Dessous, Karmarouge, Dirtcrew and Einmaleins. Apple Tree, his first release for Aus, heralds the start of a busy schedule, which will see Sian release on respected Japanese label Mule, finish his new album Clontarf (due for 2008) and launch his own Octopus imprint. The title track is a lush techno affair that nods to old Detroit, building with rasps, clicks and clocks that drive through purring fx and melodic chamber resonance. A gentle synth progression moves towards the finish though metallic block echos and whirring tones. Berlin deep house mogul Efdemin invokes a sublime transformation and heads straight for the Balearic islands. The swinging 4/4 beat builds steam with shakers suddenly illuminated by bright resonating chimes and mellow melodic pulses. The warm melody floats like a scented summer breeze over a wave of hi hats, stabbed synth and salt shake shuffles. Sunshine on a rainy day...! Efdemin recently released his debut album on his home Dial Records – home to Pantha Du Prince, Lawrence and Carsten