Future Classic: The Old Writer “Reflection”
For better or worse 2013 has seen a sudden resurgence of the early 90’s Deep House sound. For better because a new generation had the chance to discover that crucial moment in House music history. For worse because a lots of producers simply make tracks sampling or just plain looping …
Forgotten Treasure: Vick Lavender “Did You Really” (1999)
Happy New Year! I know it’s been a really long time since I wrote for MIMS World, but that was 2013 (which, at the risk of sounding superstitious, was a really weird ride). On to bigger and better things! As a reward for everyone’s patience, I’m unleashing one of my …
Future Classic: Kaytronik aka Karizma “Komplements EP” (Atjazz Records)
Ah happy sunny days… Ok, sorry to rub it in for people facing the tough North American / Europe winter. I’m on the beach right now, and although there’s a lot of music that fits with the joy of being on holidays, and certainly (the right kind of) house music …
Mix of the Day: Quiet Dawn “Atjazz Record Company Mix”
from QuietDawn (French Toast Music) : Let’s celebrate this ending year with a brand new mix, first of a long series (we hope so!). We start this series with the UK based but international reaching deep house record label named ATJAZZ RECORD COMPANY. ARCo is one of the very finest …
Cuthead “Everlasting Sunday”
via Uncanny Valley Records: “Cuthead returns with the long awaited follow-up to his “Brother EP”. His new record “Everlasting Sunday” surely fulfils some dreams as it is packed with no less than nine tracks. Three catchy House tunes on the A-Side and six Hip-Hop-jams on the B-side make for a very …
Mix of the Day: Beats In Space “Radio Show #698 with KiNK”
Great mix from KINK, everyone’s favorite Bulgarian on Tim Sweeney‘s always awesome Beats in Space show. Tracklist coming soon. Beats In Space is a radio show mixed live by Tim Sweeney and guests in New York City on WNYU 89.1 FM every Tuesday night from 10:30pm to 1:00am. The show began in …
Exclusive Preview: DDD & MSTP (Fur Trade Recordings)
It’s been three years since Montreal producer Bowly released his debut EP on Berkane Sol to great fanfare, so this scorching follow-up on Fur Trade has been a long time coming. Bowly presents DÐD & MTSP comprises of two new directions for the producer. The A-side by MTSP is one for …
Music Is My Sanctuary Invasion @ Stereo – Promo Mix
October 18th is a very special date for us at MIMS. As part of our 6th year anniversary celebrations we are putting together a night to showcase our deep deep love of amazing house music. This friday we will celebrate with all of you on the dancefloor (and a world …
Karizma “Wall Of Sound” Preview & Interview
via R2Records: “Since his last studio album in 2009 Baltimore native DJ Karizma has been constantly touring the globe bringing his inimitable DJ sets to the people of Earth. Having finally got the urge to go back into the studio sometime last year, Karizma locked himself away for six weeks …
Future Classic: Osunlade “Yoruba Plays”
If you consider yourself a fan of real, deep, soulful house then you are most likely familiar with Yoruba. The label (run by Osunlade) has been around since 1999, putting out fresh vibes (often with a spiritual, jazzy and world music approach) from Nadirah Shakoor, Boddhi Savta, Afefe Iku and …
Forgotten Treasure: Tyree “Acid Over” Tyree’s Mix (1988)
A guaranteed late night stomper! 3 in the morning, Hunee on the decks at an after hour party in Montreal. It began with an acid bassline, and then the silvery piano stabs. I recall fellow MIMS collaborator Doc’Trin and I turned to each other at the same time, completely astounded. An …
Forgotten Treasure: Soho “Hot Music” (1990)
“Way back in 1994, when I was first cutting my teeth in the world of spinning house music, I picked up an LP from one of my favourite record stores (Inbeat R.I.P. ) called Hot Music by an artist named Pal Joey. The main reason I purchased this album (which …