Jacy “Somewhere In The Tapes” (Kalahari Oyster Cult)
The very elusive and mysterious Jacy, also know as The Old Writer, starts out the new year with a BANG! An absolute essential EP on the brand new “Kalahari Oyster Cult” imprint featuring 4 mesmerizing tracks of unmetered sweetness. Little is know about this Italian DJ, producer and music composer. …
Bottom Line Records “Bottom Line Retrospective”
via Phonica: Brooklyn NYC – 1990. Former Berklee college of music student Ed “The Red” Goltsman has already been locked away in the studio for the previous 5 years producing and playing on numerous underground Soul and Hip Hop records. His deep love of music and his involvement with these …
Folamour “Shakkei” (All City Records)
via Boomkat: Subtly uplifting, dusty and driven deep house from Bruno B. aka Folamour with Shakkei for All City. He’s previously released 12”s under Folamour for his Moonrise Hill Material and FHUO Records labels. On the A-Side he marries windswept flurries of jazz keys to a heavy swangin’ and stepping …
Robin Lohrey “EP” (Vanity Press)
via Vanity Press: Vanity Press is a label coming out of Detroit specializing in Deep House and Techno. After releasing two strong EPs from Julian Kendall and Val G within a few months, the imprint is back with a massive one from newcomer Robin Lohrey. This EP truly carries a …
Flørist presents V. Rosso “Windows On The World EP”
via World Building Records: Starting 2017 off with a bang! A steamy new chapter in the DC/BC love affair. Very psyched to welcome Vancouver’s Flørist to the World Building familia. Beautiful 12″ naturally combining peaceful Italo House elements, sexy UK Garage vibes & dubby techno visions… true deepness! Very stylish …
MIMS Guest Mix: RISSA GARCIA (NY, Dancing Room Only)
Fantastic new guest mix from NY’s Rissa Garcia. Born and raised with the classic NYC influences all around her, she has become a driving force of her hometown scene. In addition to running NightChild records, she is the founder & resident DJ of the Dancing Room Only NYC Club which …
Techno Soul “Expectations EP” (1992)
via Juno: House reissue label Mint Condition landed with a bang late last year, delivering a 12″ that accompanied Pepe Bradock’s peerless remix of Iz & Diz’s 2002 classic “Mouth” with two previously unheard reworks from the eccentric French producer. Here they offer a re-mastered re-press of Techno Soul’s sought-after …
Sam IRL “Melting Memories” (via Sampling As An Art)
The Sampling As An Art imprint continues its ascension as one of the finest new labels in highly intelligent dance-floor sounds. Founded in 2014 by the fantastic French-producer S3A, the label follows releases by Byron The Aquarius, Neue Grafik, Cuthead, Henry L with an absolutely killer start to 2017. The …
Future Classic: Akufen “U” (Karat France)
via Juno: For those of a certain age, the appearance of this surprise new single from micro-house and “digital disco” pioneer Akufen – his first for four years – is likely to spark involuntary weakening of the knees. You see, nobody does glitchy, funky, melodious micro-house quite as well as …
Strong Souls “Sensual Let’s Work” (1993)
This one is really close to my heart. A very obscure release that I’m very surprised that very few people play. Strong Souls is a rare Larry Heard project that was released on Black Market in 1993. That release followed his essential LP on major label MCA and a few …
Duke Hugh Comes Out Swinging With Debut EP on Rhythm Section
Since launching in 2014, Rhythm Section has grown into one of the most trusted and impactful independent labels, championing underground electronic music of all kinds, from house to jazz, soul and beats. The label continues to be a great platform for introducing new artists, and for their 16th release comes …
Theo Parrish “Gentrified Love” Part 1 & 2 (via Sound Signature)
Theo Parrish’s Gentrified Love series seems to be a collaborative affair. Part two, available separately, contained hook-ups with fellow Detroiters Wajeed and Duminie Deporres. “Ghetto Proposal”, which is available in Vocal and Instrumental versions, features sublime contributions from another Motor City legend, veteran modern soul man Amp Fiddler. It’s something …