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Terry Matthew

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Managing Editor of 5 Magazine, Terry Matthew's first record was "Circus Bells." His first mixtape was from Armando Gallop. Aside from writing for 5 Mag, Terry has authored the liner notes for Jeff Mills' "Metropolis Metropolis" and the 20th anniversary reissue of Hardkiss' "Delusions of Grandeur." He lives in Chicago. You can reach Terry by email.
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Long gone and lamented Chicago House Music label Afterhours makes a mutated comeback of sorts on the new Fresh Meat compilation.
Jeff Derringer is also marking Oktave's 8 year anniversary and the launch of Oktave Records.
Portuguese Deep House producer Jorge Caiado steps out confidently on Me & My Head, out now on wax from Groovement.
David Harness previews the first single from his new album, "Harmony," in collaboration with Mark de Clive-Lowe.
Kerri Chandler is our best example of a dance music artist that's continued to evolve his sound without scrambling to copy whatever next big thing dominating the terraces in Ibiza.
One veteran of the scene takes on another on L.Gee's Stories released by Art Feast.
Frankie Bones "Bump Your Head" is a classic, and Len Faki treats it with a refreshing irreverence.
The debut of Dwell on Of Paradise features dubby four track blends of deep house and techno.
A B-side from Parris Mitchell (as Victor Romeo) became an unlikely UK Garage smash thanks to these remixes from Scott Garcia, Mark Yardley & Ray Hurley.
Revival of the revival: Joey Negro & Sean P select the best of BBE's own Disco Spectrum series from the early '00s.
OMD is far from done, as this choice cut from their LP The Punishment of Luxury illustrates.
Pulse, a new collaboration from legendary producer DJ Fudge and South African vocalist Phil D. marks the return of one of the most consistent soulful house labels.
At a time when most labels were cutting back, Purple Music has been on an expansion spree.
Another gorgeous Ron Trent jam in a string of 2017 bangers from Music & Power.
Preslav on the story behind his new track featuring Natalie Rogers & Kenny Peagler, out now on Love What You Feel.
Due for release sometime in November from Italian vinyl-only imprint Traxx Underground, Vincent Floyd's Contemplation Of Deepness EP is a simple, honest collection of tracks with a whole lot of heart.
New on wax from FINA: Closed Paradise's PRAISE.
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We need another new genre to categorize On Earth, the new album from Tim Dwyer's Off Land project.

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