Future Classic: DJ Sotofett “TDD-DDRR-IPP MIX”
The rise of Norway’s DJ Sotofett – a man whose eclectic tastes and eccentric nature can be heard in every oddball release – has been one of the more pleasing dance music developments of recent years. Here he brings his refreshingly unusual approach to Austria’s Laton label with six more …
Guest Mix: JOHN F.M. (Detroit, FXHE Records)
It has taken only two EP’s in a span a few months but the house & techno world has now taken notice of the newest talent out to come out of Detroit. More precisely, John F.M. is the newest talent backed by none other than Omar S. The two fantastic …
Classic Mixes: Moodymann – Live @ Rex Club, Paris (1995)
If you know a little about us here at MIMS, then you know that Detroit’s Moodymann is one of our all-time favorites. Much before even starting the site, we were buying and bumping his records. After posting a 1997 mix recorded on Radio Nova a little while back I uncovered another juicy …
1986 Magazine Article – The House Sound of Chicago
While digging around for pictures of the late 70’s, early 80’s electronic music scenes I stumbled upon this gem on the old TestPressing.org blog. A four page article dating back from September 1986 in the fashion, design and culture magazine i-D. It explores the emerging House music right from its …
Underground Resistance in 1992 Video “Public Tranceport”
Time for a proper throwback to one of the finest examples of Techno’s true underground days. This captivating video was shot over 20 years ago while Detroit’s Underground Resistance was in Vienna, Austria. Public Tranceport documents a street media event in 1992 featuring the original UR founders Jeff Mills and Mike Banks …
Future Classic: Contours “Technician” (Rhythm Section)
via Rhythm Section: After the success of the Henry Wu & Chaos in the CBD releases, Rhythm Section International present their 9th offering, from Mancunian newcomer ‘Contours’. ‘Technician’ is a percussion led rhythmic exploration, spanning 6 tracks which take in down-tempo grooves to up-beat workouts, all held together by a …
Future Classic: Physical Therapy “Kirk the Flirt & Peter Pressure”
via 1080p: “Berlin-based Physical Therapy returns luxuriously to New Jersey for his debut on 1080p as two cool customers, Kirk the Flirt & Peter Pressure. The story goes that he first met the duo after seeing them DJ at Club One West in Englewood, New Jersey and after many pestering …
Future Classic: Tenderlonious “nobodyElse”
“Yoruba Records is proud to welcome multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer and 22a label owner, Tenderlonious to the family with this magnificent six-track EP. The opening and title track of this EP, Nobody Else, is a deep and jazzy cut – the chunky kicks and floating bass line move this track to …
Forgotten Treasure: Moonstarr “Detriot” (2004)
“One of my classics! I used a Chroma Polaris for the pads and a matrix 1000 and octave cat for other sounds. The drums were actually a BOSS DR-660 and the reverbs were from my Roland VS-880ex. Can you believe that?!?! Amazing times yo. I’ll never forget when the Jazzanova …
Future Classic: Sabrina Malheiros “Opara” Ashley Beedle Remixes
via Far Out Records: “Following the sold out Theo Parrish remix of Marcos Valle’s ‘1985’ back in April, the second release in Far Out’s Brazilika 12” series features a highlight from Sabrina Malheiros’ 2011 album ‘Dreaming’: the blissed-out, sun soaked samba classic ‘Opara’, which gets three scorching remixes from UK …
Future Classic: Addison Groove “Dancer / Go La La”
This is one of those rare examples when our slogan “Forgotten Treasures” and “Future Classics” clash and meet right in the middle to make some magic happen. It isn’t always done right: most of the time these remixes and edits are pretty forgettable… this isn’t one of those times. Sister …
Future Classic: “Music For Autobahns II” presented by Gerd Janson
via Rush Hour: So, what awaits you on the second edition of a compilation that claims in a winking to present “ambient race car music”? Exactly what it says on the tin. A fresh and exclusive collection of music that hopefully sounds as great in a car as it will …