Soul Clap previews new album with the World EP
The passage of time nudges Soul Clap in a consciously more soulful and deep direction. The World EP is a glimpse into their future and ours.
Jamie Lidell & Lorenz Rhode reunite for “Sandpaper”
Everything you love about soul music on this burningly urgent track from vocalist Jamie Lidell and producer Lorenz Rhode.
After 29 years behind the mic, Joi Cardwell is still about the love
"My goal was to have a discography as long as Ella's." Joi Cardwell reflects on nearly three decades as dance music's go-to vocalist and answering an ad in the Village Voice to singing on "Club Lonely" from Lil Louis.
Lee Pearson Jr. Collective drops silky smooth “Start Today” on Neroli
Neroli releases Chicago's Lee Pearson Jr Collective's "Start Today" on wax and it sounds fantastic. With an Alton Miller remix to boot.
While you are sleeping Jeremy Sylvester is bangin’
There are born DJs who can roll out of bed and mix a flawless 120 minute set while wiping the sleep out of their eyes. That's how Jeremy Sylvester must make his tracks.
From the Archives: Phil Asher presents Phlash and Friends 5 Mag Mix (2008)
Remembering Phil Asher doing what he did best with a rare 5 Mag DJ mix from 2008.
Nico Lahs is making music for making people happy
Nico Lahs shines on Got Me Coming Back, his latest EP from Jimpster's Delusions of Grandeur imprint.
Ride the Vibe: More Garage Cuts from Herb Rhythm
Dope tracks from Herb Rhythm memorialize the Don't Go EP, coming soon on vinyl from Marc Cotterrel's Rhythm Vibe.
Vocoderism: Garrett David remixes “Robot Voice” by SHFFT
An all-Chicago love affair finds Queen's Garrett David remixing the music of SHFFT, aka Matt Wyser (Redux DJs) and Shmoo (just Shmoo).
Sushitech/Pariter reissues Norm Talley’s epic Cosmic Waves EP
There has rarely been a series of "anniversary editions" that felt more essential than these back catalog cuts from Mike Huckaby and now Norm Talley from Sushitech.
2020 What? OPOLOPO drops Sickla album on Local Talk
"Proper music" and a stunning album called Sickla, the new album from Hungarian/Swedish producer OPOLOPO on Local Talk.
The Secret (Plant) Life of Brad P
New tracks on black wax from Brad P and Inner Shift and you can hear the influence of Mike Huckaby all over them.
Ralf GUM Launches “Dubs for the Clubs” Series
Night dubbin: Ralf GUM collects some club-ready deep house jams for a new GOGO Music series called Dubs for the Clubs. This is volume 1.
Daniel Bortz Comes Alive on “Stay”
Daniel Bortz saves the best of what he has for us on Stay, his latest album on Permanent Vacation.
Essential Roberta tracks on the essential NDATL
NDATL is deep house's most essential label and Roberta's Reaching Out EP is one of its most essential releases this year.
Innermoods: The James Duncan Interview
James Duncan has jammed with jazz legends Mark Edwards, Sabir Mateen and even sax god Ornette Coleman, but it's his dance music productions that have been turning heads. Bruce Tantum talks to the Brooklyn-based producer and trumpet player.
Ron Trent remixes DJ Steaw’s early track “Holding On”
Coming soon on black wax from Phonogramme: Ron Trent remixes French producer DJ Steaw's catalog track "Holding On."
#ListenUp Soul survivor Jamie Lidell teams up with Lorenz Rhode for “Sandpaper”
Eight years after they dropped "Any Kind of Pressure" on Kitsuné, producer Lorenz Rhode and vocalist Jamie Lidell are teaming up again for a new single called "Sandpaper" on Dirt Crew Recordings.
Russian Influence Campaign: Baltimore Chop & Lana J Go With The Flow
Baltimore Chop and Lana J (Svetlana Javoronkova) are a Russian producer and vocalist and "Go With The Flow" is a little DJ-friendly masterpiece.
#PassTheMic – Why dance music needs its singers
Why have the vocalists become almost invisible in dance music coverage these days? The answer (probably won't) surprise you.
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Library of Congress adds Jamie Principle’s “Your Love” to National Recording Registry
The classic of classic Chicago house tracks was selected for preservation as one of "the defining sounds of history and culture." Here's how it was made.
