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The Shapeshifter’s Pleased as Punch label is going from strength to strength, releasing credible house music and this new release from French producer Kousto cements that reputation further. ‘It’s Up To You’ opens up with brass stabs galore, whilst the second track on the EP, ‘Jamboree’ is just that. A funky ass groove featuring Rhodes […]
In the ever-evolving world of electronic music, remixes often breathe new life into beloved tracks, bridging the gap between nostalgic reverence and contemporary innovation. This is precisely what French producer Tommy Glasses achieves with his latest endeavour, a scintillating remix of “When The Sun Goes Down” by Jorge Montiel & Juan Laya, featuring the soulful […]
Boxer and RYTERBAND have been long time collaborators, co-producing releases for Anjunadeep, Colorize, and This Never Happened, and have racked up millions of streams. This is the second and final remix of ‘Echoes’ also hails the pair’s 5th collaboration. You can tell there is a synergy between these two, as RYTERBAND’s distinct ethereal vocals float […]
The BCrew, aka Gospel House mavens, Barbara Tucker, Dawn Tallman and Charlotte Small, return with a stunning rendition of Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir’s ‘Goin’ Up Yonder.’ Renamed ‘Yonder’, this superb remake also features uplifting vocals from guest vocalist, Mitch Matlock and comes remixed by Mr V. The result is a smooth deep […]
Sonic Soul Orchestra teams up with vocalist Brian Lucas on ‘Break 4 Grace’, a retro slice of uplifting house, that gives a nod to both Raze and C&C Music Factory classics. Powered by punchy jackin’ beats and catchy synth hooks, ‘Break 4 Grace’ is a fresh take on Raze’s classic ‘Break 4 Love’ single, re-vocalled […]
It’s easy to hear what Virgil Abloh liked about this: a dubby, stripped-down track of the sort that DJs need in an abundant and steady supply.
Two gorgeous remixes of Jennifer Vanilla’s “Jennifer Pastoral” that grab you by the scruff and shake you about a bit to anoint you for a journey to heaven.
Rapidly becoming one of the go-to labels for nu-disco, The Disco Express keeps rolling on with this very solid EP from Brazilian, Doche. The Latin influences are front and centre on ‘This Feeling’, whilst ‘Hit The Tracks’ heads down a more traditional disco vibe. Finishing off the EP, you have the funk haven of ‘Dance’ […]
2024 sees the 30th year anniversary of Perfecto Records, so what better way to celebrate that two legends of the game to collaborate on a production for the very first time. ‘Concentrate’ is billed as a synergy of both styles, although it veers more towards the underground and techno styles associated with Carl Cox, as […]
Nice four track package from Austin Texas’ Whiskey Pickle label featuring two originals by Fresno DJ/producer Jason Merle and a pair of Sean Johnston Hardway Bros remixes
Continuing to amplify the renewed excitement surrounding Mason and Princess Superstar’s ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’, Grammy-nominated producer Jax Jones sets his sights on global dance floors with his rendition of the mid-2000s sensation. Seamlessly pairing the iconic synth riff with an authoritative house beat and underpinned by a filthy bass hook, this hot rendition is deemed to […]
2 musical legends, Jocelyn Brown and John Morales (of M+M fame), join forces once again on a spine-tingling remake of Inner Life’s ‘I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair)’ for Quantize Recordings. Giving this greatly loved Disco classic a shiny new make-over, Jocelyn has delivered a powerful vocal performance, whilst John flexes his […]
Those madlads at Pioneer DJ (aka AlphaTheta) did it! After years of speculation, fan-made concept art, and wishful thinking, the company dropped the PLX-CRSS12 on the unsuspecting DJ community – and turntablists and hip-hop DJs collectively started salivating. Finally, there’s a turntable capable of playing vinyl with built-in DVS control without the need for needles, […]
From Kherson, Ukraine comes one of the most extraordinarily bright and even outright sunny EPs hitting the racks this year.
Out of the blue, Lone dropped a track just as the year was winding down and Triton may make all of the bullshit of 2023 worth it.
Closer To Truth has a knack for tapping into a rich vein of young producers and giving them a spotlight and with output like this they rarely disappoint.
More house excellentness on Delusions of Grandeur, this time featuring four cuts from Athenian DJ / producer Lex.
The concept on Too Slow To Disco’s Yacht Soul compilation is collecting soul and R&B cover versions that fit that nebulous, slick, smooth, West-coast soft rock yacht aesthetic.
A remarkable label debut for Marli, who has been producing for a few years but emerges with a nearly pitch-perfect release on Unknown To The Unknown.
The sound of Fata Morgana I is stripped down, raw, playing out how you’d hear music in a live PA – which is how Vasco Ispirian perfected this style of producing techno.