#ListenUp Simbad Remixes Gina Jeanz & Mumbi Kasumba’s “Tropic City”
Originally released in May, these slinky remixes from Jackie Queens' Bae Electronica are the sunny, sensual summer tracks we need.
#StayHomeDisco with Jorge C.
A new mix from a DJ and producer whose sound we've long admired, Chile's Jorge C.
Renascence: Shazz Rediscovered & Remixed
A new project sees '90s French classics by Shazz remixed by Dan Ghenacia, Chez Damier & Ben Vedren and more.
#TheTeardown Glo Phase on the Making of Permafrost
Glo Phase on analog recipes, Ableton and live basslines. His new Final Departure EP is out today from Whiskey Pickle.
Rick Wade: Mike Huckaby Had a Gift for Teaching People. Including Me.
Rick Wade reflects on the life and career of Mike Huckaby, from working together at Record Time in the early 1990s, releasing records and DJing together.
Mike Huckaby: A Production Primer
Thomas Cox on the "tight but focused" discography and musical evolution of a dance music icon, Mike Huckaby.
Players Ball: Paul Cut Gets Down on Le Bal Des Douaniers
Le Bal Des Douaniers showcases Paul Cut's soft touch on the keys and near virtuoso work in making a selective sound palette sound as big as a discotheque and as intimate as a record playing on a turntable just for you.
Let’s Listen To “Bassline” from Cinthie’s Debut Album, Coming in July
Berlin DJ and producer and proprietor of about 75 different labels Cinthie is preparing to bring her debut album to Will Saul's Aus Music.
Waajeed Remixes thatmanmonkz’s THEM THANGS
We learn and grow by surrounding ourselves by the best and there is nothing but the best of everything on Waajeed's "Lost Without You" remix of thatmanmonkz's "Them Thangs."
Ilana Bryne’s Strange Adventure Is An Antidote For What Ails You (Me)
Naive is bringing some freaky creativity back to the underground and Ilana Bryne's new EP for the label, Strange Adventure, is a provocative and totally engrossing sample of their wares.
Spain’s Mate Prepares New Split EP with Javonntte & Blaxploited Orchestra
Mate, a vinyl exclusive label from Spain, returns in two weeks' time with their fifth overall release and second from Detroit deep house maestro Javonntte.
#StayHomeDisco with Jus Tadi
Deep house DJ and producer and Closer To Truth recording artist Jus Tadi mixes a new #StayHome set for 5 Mag.
Soul OD: Coflo Debuts Lux on Local Talk
Imagine Manhattan Transfer got into Daft Punk's vocoder collection and you have a very basic idea of where Coflo is taking this new EP on Local Talk.
Nico Lahs to Release His Debut LP Freedom This Month
Nico Lahs' debut LP Freedom reflects a roots-driven love of music that weaves jazzy hip-hop and downtempo grooves with Detroit-cultivated deep house.
#StayHomeDisco with Miles Ellis
An Arizona native with an uncanny affinity for the classic deep house sound of the '90s (the good part), Miles Ellis is on the spot with a new #StayHomeDisco DJ set.
#TheTeardown Lailah Reich & Moppy on the Making of Karya’s Don’t Stop
The Chicago/Detroit collaboration Karya on the making of their new EP, Don't Stop, out now with Dez Andres & Beyond Luck remixes.
#ListenUp Anaxander, Azuni Lead Cinthie’s 803 Crystal Grooves Collective Cuts 2 EP
"For Cinthie" and "Uranus" are two of the incredible deep and techy tracks from two of Europe's savants, Anaxander and Azuni aka Washerman, on the latest V/A EP from Cinthie's 803 Crystal Grooves.
#StayHomeDisco with Lowheads
New DJ set from Lowheads, an Italian/Ghanian duo nurtured by what they call "New York funky-disco afrobeat Chicago house sounds." They've released music on Wolf+Lamb, Strictly Rhythm, Classic Music Co, Crew Love, Vega Records and more.
#StayHomeDisco with Taktix (Closer To Truth)
#StayHome with a new deep DJ mix from Taktix, the man behind Closer To Truth, Hustler Trax and other labels and projects.
#TheTeardown Jorge C on His New Ojodeapolo EP “Brother”
With Alton Miller and Terrence Parker on the remix of Jorge C's new EP Brother, the Chile/Berlin label Ojodeapolo continues to vibe with the best of deep house Detroit.
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Dedication: To Juan Atkins
There was never a moment before today that Juan Atkins was not a vital part of the American electronic music scene.
