Forgotten Treasure: Round Five Feat. Tikiman – Na Fe Throw It (1999)
Oh my am I ever a sucker for that whole late 90’s german techno meets deep dub music. It’s not for every one out there but for me the sight of a shitty record sleeve written Basic Channel, Rhythm & Sound, Maurizio gets my spine tingling… This one came out …
Future Classic: 6th Borough Project “One Night In the Borough”
Following three separate EPs, the build-up to 6th Borough Project‘s debut full-length culminates in this CLASSY matte-sleeve 3xLP release. You already know the deal with these dudes – they’re one of the top dogs in the nu disco/slo-house category, constantly killing it with tasteful edit/productions, which are built on the …
Future Classic: Andy Stott “Passed Me By”
For me any ANDY STOTT release is a must by and I can’t say i’ve ever been disappointed by the dude’s work. Now obviously this sort of thing isn’t for everyone but for anyone into the super deep midtempo techno à la Basic Channel in the mid-90’s but also more recently …
Theo Parrish Interview – Detroit Sound Sculptures
In a day when the digital age has takin over, anybody can use a computer to make music with generic sounds. Theo Parrish on the other hand decides to keep things interesting by collecting his own sounds within his environment, Detroit city. I came across this video a while back …
“Back in the House” NYC House Music Documentary
Long trailer about a future 2hr house music film documentary NYC mid 90s era including many Djs such as Francois K, Joe Claussell, Frankie Knuckles, Junior Vasquez, Danny Tenaglia, etc…at Twilo, Tunnel, Vinyl, Palladium, the story of Strictly Rhythm, Nervous, etc.. www.backinthehouse.com
Future Classic: LONE “Echolocations EP”
An absolutely stunning 6 track EP from Manchester’s LONE, one of the most interesting new producers around. It is only fitting that “Echolocations” would be released on the famed R&S Records, a Belgian label behind timeless classics from Joey Beltram, Aphex Twin, etc… LONE really makes that kind of house …
Future Classic: Black Rose “The Anthem”
Had to share this one with you all because I just played it on consecutive gigs and I had a couple people asking me for a track ID… and since i’m a nice dude. Well… Here you are: Black Rose “The Anthem” I first heard the track back in November …
Forgotten Treasure: Kevin Saunderson “The Sound” (1987)
From the desk of house & detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson and found on the ever awesome website / magazine called WaxPoetics “Dear friends, fans and members of the music industry Today I’m giving away as a free download one of the productions I am most proud of: I recorded …
Rilly Guilty “Golden Sounds – The Series”
My homie Rilly Guilty has put together the third installment of his “Golden Sounds” series, but now’s a good time to revisit the previous two at the same time. Whenever DJ-ing Guilty constantly works the angles but on this mix we get what he pretty much does best: deep, tracky and moody …
2562 aka A Made Up Sound “XLR8R Podcast”
Over the past few years, Dutch producer Dave Huismans (a.k.a. 2562) has carved himself a solid niche in the murky territory that sits between the worlds of dubstep and techno. While he’s best known for his heady, low-end explorations, he also indulges a love for (slightly) clubbier sounds under his …
Soulphiction “Resident Advisor Podcast” #184
Posting this wonderful mix by Germany’s Soulphiction because it’s dope but also because we are welcoming him to Montreal this sunday at our night called “Beat Boutique @ Salon Daome”. Soulphiction is one of my favorite house producers out there because his approach is very organic; you can tell that …
Hercules & Love Affair “My House” Video
Ok this is absolutely genius. A tribute to cheesy dance shows of the early 90’s! Wowza. Hammer pants. Check Body suits. Check Boy London Hats. Check.