Simonelli’s Finest: Reissue of NY’s Finest’s Do You Feel Me?
Groovin has performed enough resurrections by now to be qualified as a necromancer, and never have they done more beautiful work than on the Victor Simonelli (as NY's Finest) 1993 classic "Do You Feel Me?"
Something Real: Peter Croce & the Story of Rocksteady Disco
Rocksteady Disco is releasing some of the best and most important records in the scene today. Lauren Krieger talks to founder Peter Croce on the Detroit vinyl label's origins and aspirations.
Tranquilized Dreams: Love Notes Drops The Outerzone from Nu-Cleo
One of the best young American electronic music labels scores up another instant must-have in their discography with the dreamy, emotional deep techno and house of Nu-Cleo.
Rasmus Faber – A 5 Mag Mix 82
We praise Rasmus Faber on his new album "Two Left Feet" and he blesses us with a new 5 Mag Mix.
Courtesy of Balance Drops FIRED from Gunnter
Vibrant deep house from a label that punches way above its weight: sublabel of Chez Damier's Balance, Courtesy of Balance.
Cold Cuts: Danny Krivit Edits the Kerri Chandler Classic RAIN
Kerri Chandler makes records for DJing, Danny Krivit edits records for DJs and this is the best gift you could ever give to one.
#ListenUp Niko Marks Has Gotta Bang on CARNAL
Among Detroit's finest, Niko Marks' new release CARNAL (Vocal Mixes) is like a foot in the face in the name of funk.
Reflections by Taelue Showcases the Real Sound of Chicago
Perpetual Rhythms is righteous in their work and the music can back it up. Taelue's Reflections album is the next big thing.
#ListenUp Ornaments Prepares Another Choice Carlos Nilmmns EP
"Copa" sets the tone for the adventurous IRIS EP, coming this month on wax and next month on digital from the ridiculously on-point Ornaments.
Relative & Javonntte Release “Close Your Eyes And Jus’ Fantasize”
With the rawness of a demo and the energy of classic Arnold Jarvis, Flexi Cuts recruits Javonntte to feature and Aakmael on the remix for Relative's Close Your Eyes And Jus' Fantasize.
Vincent G’s Lost In Mind is Deep House Perfection
We don't know who he is, but Vincent G is a man inspired. His Lost In Mind is deep house perfection from France's exceptional Rutilance imprint.
Garrett David Revisits The Queen! Tracks on Part II
The Queen Tracks Part 2, the sequel to the smash 2013 record, features Javonntte on "Clap Ya Hands" and is out next month from our favorite Chicago label Stripped & Chewed.
Everything You Love About House Music, from Audio Soul Project
Audio Soul Project delivers stomping Chicago House like you love it on Archival 4.
Nina Simone: the Francois K & Tony Humphries Remixes
Some reissued tracks from the "dead wax era" of the mid-2000s showcase songs from the brilliant Nina Simone in the loving hands of two legendary house music remixers.
#ListenUp ReeKee, Erik Rico & Patrice Scott Have Soul for Days on Another Day
"Another Day" from the Second Choice EP could have been made 10 or 20 years ago and you can be sure will still be a jam 10 or 20 years into the future.
Mike Grant’s Moods & Grooves is Still the Best House Music Label in Detroit
In 20 years Mike Grant's Moods & Grooves label has never missed with records from Alton Miller, Brian Harden, Rick Wade, Moodymann, Mr. G, Anthony "Shake" Shakir, Theo Parrish, Andres. And they keep taking chances on new talent, like on Shallow Dreams from young South African producer LoopZ The Maestro.
Deep Bliss on Orlando B’s Sound Of Your Soul
Highly anticipated and for real this time, Sound Of Your Soul by Orlando B is an eruption of soul, patched together from samples with an expert hand.
Why We Love Ra-Soul, Deep House’s Hidden Genius
Ra-Soul's new collaborative project with Don Crisp, Black In Time, opens a new page with the searing Malcolm X-sampled Democracy is Hypocrisy.
Hot Mixing with Hot Toddy
UK producer, DJ, guitarist, songwriter and arranger Chris Todd is one half of UK house stalwarts Crazy P. Harold Heath talks to the acclaimed producer, remixer and DJ about the art of mixing.
#ListenUp Deep Dive with JT Donaldson on FACES
One of the best to ever do it does it again for Mark Farina's Great Lakes Audio. JT Donaldson's FACES EP takes its place in the producer's unrivaled discography of deep house tracks.
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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.
