Californian yoga teacher, DJ and ritualist Serge Bandura’s Earthtones project moves from its ambient foundations to the dancefloor with this spiritually-charged blend of deep house warmth, Latin-infused rhythms and killer vocal contributions from collaborators from Colombia, Ecuador and Ethiopia. Ceremonially funky with moments of ocean deep atmosphere, ‘We Can Live Together’ is his prayer for peace. Read / Listen.
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Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK 'Faith / San Diago EP' (Compost Records) - a review
The electronic music producers Arnau Obiols & KAYYAK have a new release on the mighty German label Compost Records and their inspired ability to blend West African inspirations, disco and psychedelia into loose dancefloor anthems continues. With outstanding remixes from Medlar & Dele Sosimi, Prins Thomas and Chicago’s Rahaan also in the package, this is seriously good party business. Read / Listen.
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Thabo Tonick 'Mama' (Stay True Sounds) - PREMIERE!
Stay True Sounds is one of the best South African house labels out there and on the eve of the release of their latest compilation, we are pleased to premiere 'Mama' by Thabo Thonick - a gorgeous slice of super deep house reminiscent of Pépé Bradock’s ‘Deep Burnt’.. Read / Listen
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Felix Laband 'The Soft White Hand' (Compost Records) - a review (& track preview!)
South African producer and artist Felix Laband’s new album for Compost Records is a unique combination of 4/4 grooves, cut-up techniques and social commentary. Blessed with bright as day production and a visual artist’s eye for the obtuse, it’s an exceptional listen. Includes the first play of ‘7 Rise 7 House’! Read / Listen
Read MoreGuohan 'Feeling' (Darker Than Wax) - Single Premiere!
PREMIERE ALERT! We are hyped to offer the premiere of the first single from Guohan’s forthcoming ‘City Of The Sun And Moon’ EP. Simply titled ‘Feeling’ - his signature use of hypnotic field recording loops, dusty percussion and Moodyman style repetitive funk is in full effect but with that 90s deeper-than-deep house thing going on. It’s a bomb! Listen here…
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'Strata Records - The Sound Of Detroit - Reimagined By Jazzanova’ (BBE/180 Proof) - first single alert!
Finally…the first fruits from DJ Amir’s invitation to Jazzanova to reimagine, rework and revitalise some of the revolutionary Detroit label Strata Records’ brilliant but outrageously underexposed catalogue of music are here! With tracks and remixes from Jazzanova, Waajeed and Henrik Schwarz, this is essential… Read / Listen here
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Yelfris Valdés 'For The Ones (Remixed)' (Música Macondo Records) - a review
A classy remix package of Yelfris Valdés 'For The Ones' LP on Música Macondo Records sees Tim Garcia harnessing a serious line-up of producers to explore and rework the original gold into new shapes whilst retaining the spiritual Yoruba force originally intended. An essential listen for lovers of broken beat, deep house and the real thing. Read / listen here
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From Hell With Love 2 - Lumberjacks In Hell 10th Anniversary release
Marcel Vogel’s Lumberjacks In Hell label is 10 years old and he’s pulled together a top shelf selection of soulful, funky and party-face stormers in celebration…I’ve been long bored of (most) house music but this might have just reignited my old love for the genre….read / listen here
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New Music Reviews by Mauro Ferreiro - June 2020
We asked our friend and collaborator Mauro Ferreiro (Error Subcutáneo) to review some recent releases we’ve been listening to and as a talented musician and producer in his own right, he’s got some great insight…read / listen here…
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Alex Attias presents Lillygood Party Vol 2 - a review
The second instalment of Alex Attias faves from his Lillygood parties that he runs and DJs at in Lausanne…Sophisticated dance music for ‘grown ups’….read / listen more….
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