Let’s Play House “Like any good party, there’s an after-party. What, you didn’t think we’d keep it going? C’mon. We began this one with Jacques Renault’s Sky Islands, a full-length album that sought to achieve euphoric disco delight within a wonky conceptual framework; it’s his late-night live DJ sets in spirit, organized like a 70s… Continue reading Jacques Renault – High [Let’s Play House]
Tag: NYC
Musclecars – She Raised Us In Sunset Park [Toucan Sounds]
Sometimes you’ve got to take a victory lap. Nothing wrong with that — especially if you’ve been pumping out Body & Soul and providing Shelter for dancers young and old like musclecars have been. The defacto torchbearers for a traditional yet vital and very much alive strain of New York City house; Brandon Weems and… Continue reading Musclecars – She Raised Us In Sunset Park [Toucan Sounds]
Eamon Harkin – Ataraxy [Fixed Rhythms]
Eamon Harkin–1/2 of Mister Saturday Night Records and Nowadays in NYC–has released on such labels as Argot, Wurst Edits, Throne of Blood, Subway Series, Coastal Haze, as well as his own label. For this new 12″ on Fixed Rhythms, he delivers a balmy 4 track EP, simultaneously full of longing, bliss, and hope. Adeptly oscillating… Continue reading Eamon Harkin – Ataraxy [Fixed Rhythms]
MIXED BY/ Eamon Harkin
Eamon Harkin, 1/2 of Mister Saturday Night Records and Nowadays in Brooklyn, is a stalwart of NYC nightlife. Ahead of the release on his new EP for Fixed Rhythms, he’s put together a whopper mix that takes aim at a return to the dancefloor. Similar to his forthcoming EP, the mix is full of tunes… Continue reading MIXED BY/ Eamon Harkin
Times & Tunes with Mr. Sunshine
HOMAGE goes from “out here” to “really out here” with their sixth release from Mr. Sunshine, a brand new duo from London artists Danvers and Luke Campion. Just like sunshine, this combo pack of techy rollers and UK bass really lights up the dance floor. Starting strong with “U Don’t Know Me,” Mr. Sunshine aim… Continue reading Times & Tunes with Mr. Sunshine
IFF – A Rainy Day On Mt Vernon [Releisure]
Keeping the momentum of recent sought after releases, Intergalactic Faerie Funk, (AKA IFF) returns to NYC imprint releisure a deep and considered 12”. Like IFF’s previous outing on releisure, the ‘Save The Robots EP’ gets a lot right. The release is an impeccably produced nod to the diverse range of influences on IFF’s sonic identity… Continue reading IFF – A Rainy Day On Mt Vernon [Releisure]
JKriv – Aguaxirê [Rocksteady Disco]
Hailing from Brooklyn, JKriv (real name: Jason Kriveloff) is a producer, DJ, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, co-label head of Razor-N-Tape Records, and co-producer/guitarist of live disco band Escort. Throughout his illustrious musical career which spans nearly 20 years, his tracks have garnered plays from superstar DJ’s such as Disclosure, Derrick Carter, and Pete Tong. As a DJ… Continue reading JKriv – Aguaxirê [Rocksteady Disco]
Pépe – As Long as There’s Sunset [Let’s Play House]
Someone who steadfastly marches to the beat of his own drum, Pépe molds together a collection of crystalline melodies, gentle pads, and elegant drum programming that are as unique as they are enjoyable to listen to. Having come out with a record on Loose Fit earlier this year, the Valencian producer continues on his creative… Continue reading Pépe – As Long as There’s Sunset [Let’s Play House]
Intergalactic Faerie Funk – Amish Funk [Releisure]
Intergalactic Faerie Funk (IFF) 12” is a very much anticipated reissue of the narrowly known material from 2005 / 2006. Heavy duty 5 tracker from the young underground label releisure based in NYC . The sound lovingly crafted by IFF was praised for being headier and more intuitive that that of his contemporaries, drawing as… Continue reading Intergalactic Faerie Funk – Amish Funk [Releisure]
Channel Tres – Top Down [Godmode]
LA-based music company, Godmode, is known for taking way-left artists and bringing them slightly more to the center. After breaking Shamir and Yaeji, the label is back with their latest signing, Channel Tres. Channel grew up in the Compton neighborhood of Los Angeles, and his music is a clear representation of the surly attitude of… Continue reading Channel Tres – Top Down [Godmode]
Jacques Renault – Can’t Nobody Love Me [Let’s Play House]
Let’s Play House is an outstanding New York record label earning a high status for its releases in the art of house, disco & techno. Starting back in 2009 by none other than Mr. Jacques Renault and Nik Mercer, the duo have created something special that is a credit to the big apple. Before they journeyed into… Continue reading Jacques Renault – Can’t Nobody Love Me [Let’s Play House]
Javonntte – Organic J Mix 2
Last time we wrote about the Detroit legend Javonntte he had dropped a project of hazy late night heaters on London’s Hardmatter. Fast forward to today and he’s blessed us with another slew of deep house gems, this time for release on the New York City based stalwart Let’s Play House. Javonntte is a hot… Continue reading Javonntte – Organic J Mix 2