Closer to Truth Celebrates 40 Releases with Hotevilla & Javonntte on “If I Told You”
This is a feel-good record, the sort of weapon that gleams with age and which a DJ can pull out now, or six months from now, or six years.
This Is For You, from Maurissa Rose and Theo Parrish
Theo Parrish's latest single features stellar songwriting and even better vocals from Maurissa Rose.
Outer Limits is Unadulterated DJ Heat from Boo Williams
Boo Williams' "Outer Limits" is the kind of record Sun Ra might have made if he were born 50 years later and on the Southside of Chicago.
Surfing with the Aliens on Ellen Allien’s UFO Inc.
UFOx01 and UFOx02 dropped simultaneously as "very limited" white labels at ADE 2019 and more recently in digital format, and the combined 8 tracks makes for one of the strongest V/A compilations of the past year.
Endless Summer: Eli Escobar Drops Latest Album “Last Summer”
Eli Escobar's Last Summer harnesses the intimacy of music's new lo-fi downtempo Einsteins with the skills of one of the best house artists in America.
Change Request Releases the Deep & Dark “Shatter Proof”
Andrew Emil (still here as Change Request) flexes his songwriting chops on "Shatter Proof," a new single from Mazi's Fresh Meat Records.
Rick Wade Remixes Ritual for Moteur Ville Musique
Sick b-side jam on J Gabriel's Pretty Girls Don't Dance EP featuring Delano Smith and Rick Wade remixes.
Early Days: Selections by Nick Holder
Selected Works is a vinyl-only curated trip through the great deep house producer Nick Holder's catalog.
Kai Alcé & Alton Miller Remix Omar’s Benefit
Somewhere deep in New York or Atlanta there's a party where people play nothing but Kai Alce remixes all night long and it's the best party in the world.
Louie Vega Previews New Album “Expansions in the NYC”
This one is for the dancers: Named after his residency, Louie Vega and Nervous Records drops a preview EP from his forthcoming Expansions in the NYC album.
Javonntte & DJ Romain Release Drumz of Africa on Innermoods
James Duncan's Innermoods is the truth and if you want to know where your favorite DJ gets those rare dope jams, this is one of the hidden caches smuggling secret weapons.
Drum Love on Ibadan’s Leads & Bites Vol 3
Ibadan's V/A series returns after an extended hiatus with four samplings of deep, soulful and afro house bangers.
Review: Kelton Prima Soars on IN2 Album from Mathematics
Kelton Prima and his IN2 album on Mathematics Recordings takes us away from this mundane world to a sanctuary about 15 parsecs away from Planet Rock.
Jackie Queens Soars with Freiboitar on All Life Long
Jackie Queens is maybe the best vocalist in house music right now. Big words; she backs 'em up on "All Life Long," a new cut with Freiboitar on House Trained Records.
Z Records Releases the Scorching New Edition of “Attack The Dancefloor”
Leading off with straight fire: Joey Negro remixes Delia Renee's 1981 Airwave Records "You're Gonna Want Me Back," plus remixes from Dr. Packer and Grant Nelson on the 14th edition of Z Records' Attack the Dancefloor.
DMX Krew Releases the 2nd Cut on Peggy Gou’s Gudu Records
After 18 albums in 23 years DMX Krew latches on to Peggy Gou's Gudu Records for a new EP, Don't You Want To Play.
The Vibe: Downtown Beat Revival with Uncle_EL on Now U C Me?
Now U C Me's overall sound is more soulful than soulful house, deeper than most of what is sold under the name "deep house" these days. It's the latest cut from Uncle_EL on Radius's ETC Records.
Kate Simko Returns with the Irresistible Party Wall
Kate Simko is fucking up bodies as well as minds with two choice tracks on a exhilarating but sophisticated new EP.
Roots Underground Drops HEAT from Two Thou & Hobby Horse
Roots Underground has put out some dope sounds over the years but maybe none as important as this EP from Two Thou and Hobby Horse.
Good Re-Vibrations from Sean McCabe & Friends
Jovonn, IG Culture, Mike City and Karizma are among the artists on the 13 track remix collection from Sean McCabe and Good Vibrations Music.
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LOVEFOXY / The 5 Mag Cover Mix
A new 5 Mag cover mix and it's a gorgeous set from emerging DJ, producer and artist LOVEFOXY
