Peven Everett, Chicago legend returns with his first single release of 2013.  One Way Ticket / I Just Wanna Make You Happy is the first double single, taken from his anticipated new album “King Of Hearts” out soon on Makin' Moves Records. 'One Way Ticket' is an absolutely joyus piece of bumping soulful house. Peven's voice has that Stevie/Donny tone that you could listen too all day long without ever getting board of. The musical into drops with a light samba feel layere...

Fabulous to hear that the art of sampling isn’t dead, in fact it is very much a case of far from it judging from Joss Moog’s debut long player for Robsoul which also features his live instrumentation. And it’s that playful sense of funkiness which proves to be so compelling throughout with organic Rhodes playing against tough beats one moment on the title track, while then proceeding to tear your speakers apart via the low-slung funk of ‘Which Flavor?’ the next. Good luck with spotting all the s...

Some albums are made to be loved and if you can sidestep Daft Punk’s disco visitation for just a second then the haunting beauty of Dinky’s brand new long player brings its very own rewards. The Chilean Dj turns full circle into singer/ songwriter with this debut album for Visionquest which, as you might already guess, means it thinks outside of the box with the inclusion of daring ambience such as on ‘Witches’. It is indeed an inspiring blend of differing textures, sights and sounds that refere...

Hot Creations off¬shoot Hot Waves returns with this killer production from Bristol duo Waifs & Strays. This is all about direct simplicity with its devastating bassline and hooky vocal edits combining over uncomplicated drums and arrangements that are equally primed to explode all over the dancefloor at any given moment. Next, ‘If You Love Me’ has Hollie G’s breezy vocals alongside classic House stabs and basslines setting the scene for the summer as the label moves the tradition seamlessly ...

Dusky do it all over again with this latest release from Naked Naked. Sitting somewhere between soul heaven and darker territory, ‘Vanishing Point’ highlights the duo’s ability to fuse future/ retro ideas together perfectly, while remaining dangerously contemporary. You will love the rousing intensity of the keyboards and heartfelt vocals that fizz with excitement as the brooding bass ads its own quality to the production. And possibly even better is the Deeper Mix that teases out hidden depths ...

Kerri Chandler’s energetic classic from 1996 sounds every bit as fiery now as it did back then. In fact you could almost say more so, showing some new contenders just how it’s done. Based around an insistent Church styled organ played out against taught tech bass and hot R&B vocals this has a certain genre defining, timeless quality to it that is hard to replicate. No easy task but German dup Robosonic pull it off impressively by giving the drums plus bass a fresh feel while very wisely lett...

Sidestepping Defected’s already fairly diverse selection of releases is this brand new addition to the labels extended family. And have to say I doubt there could be a better opener from Guti whose stunning title track, ‘Hope’ displays all the hallmarks of a summer gem combining deeply atmospheric sounds alongside gospel infused, spine-tingling vocals that simply hit the mark. Then joining with Fosky for the tougher instrumental, ‘La Casa’ which sees hypnotic jazzy piano combine with thumping be...

I love the way this reconnects the past with the future while never seeming overplayed but celebratory like the class act it so obviously is. Opening with ‘Runaway’ which plays teary Rhodes chords alongside lush pads that seamlessly wash over you until the timeless vocal hits. In a word: soulful and cleverly backed up by piano and moody bass lending it all a definite contemporary edge. Next, ‘Love Youx (Don’t) blends more atmospheric piano together with chugging guitar and this time with the add...

The first release from Crecimiento is based around ‘Lady Luck’ from Jamie Woon and breathes fresh life into the already emotive vocal line. Coupled with an excellent remix from Jimpster this scores high on all points with a production that is seriously heavy duty, via pumping beats and nagging synths, yet still compliments the voice most soulfully. A killer combination for sure this tweaks the boundaries between various styles while never feeling less than infectious and always funky. An Instrum...

‘You Started It All’ is a stunning piece of music in anybody’s book with this startlingly good remix care of Ron Basejam pitched note perfect for the forthcoming summer. Transforming it from the original neatly into Balearic bliss the vocals tease you alongside Mick Fleetwood (Mac) styled percussion as the bluesy music also reflects that reference tastefully well. Horizontal listening at its very finest you should expect to hear this alongside any self respecting beach sometime very soon. The pr...

‘Hausch’ has got to be one of the standout productions this week as andhim neatly blend warm soulful tones together with pleasingly addictive drums to feel all at once anthemic for the forthcoming summer. Musically this references classic Americana with stirring organ chords and pulsating bass notes playing out against breezy, gospel inspired vocals that hint very at much at the past, while sounding most definitely like it should be the future. ‘The Wizard Of Us’ then takes a slice of classic di...

Cape Town’s Terrence Pearce delivers this on-trend EP for the distinctly fashionable Futureboogie and does so with a large degree of sophistication on the excellent title track. ‘Halcyon’ undoubtedly harks back to a certain time frame exuding emotions attached to swirling ambience and looped Saxophone across classic House beats and brooding bass. Next, ‘Kings N Queens’ goes for a more tech feel with taught bass and moody stabs on what is another killer production. ‘Poise’ plays with a space-funk...

Cadenza have the enviable knack of releasing timeless, genre defying gems such as this from UNER. Hitting all the right notes in sequence are the tastefully emotive keys of ‘Bonheur (Part 1)’ which deceptively also has a kicking, percussion fuelled drum track to ignite all those cinematic passions in full. Perfect music for night, or day, you can just hear this being played by all sorts of Dj’s at any given time. ‘La Playa (Part 2)’ follows with moodier rhythms and equally picturesque sounds as ...

I don’t know, perhaps I'm biased but exploring Volume 3 of John Morales series of classic productions sounds like heaven to me. But then how could it not with a track list that includes Barry White whose opening ten minute opus, ‘Never, Never Gonna Give Ya Up’ is second to none. Following on from that is Side Effect’s timeless ‘Always There’, Jean Carn’s soulful gem ‘Was That All It Was’ and that’s only the first three tracks on cd one! The three cd set then proceeds to include many favourites s...

What strikes you immediately about this combined Spanish production is the sheer diversity of the sounds employed and just how fresh it all feels. Starting with the Original Mix which sees fizzy electronics and commanding guitars sizzle upon Balearic infused rhythms with just the right hint of voice completing the picture. At times this feels more ambient/ ethereal but none the less this has a pulsating, moody quality to it all the same. The Adriatique Deeper Vibe Remix gets, as the title sugges...

And now down to business as Mobilee’s founder Anja Schneider delivers a set of inspired productions her latest EP. The title track tack simmers with dark energy and an undulating funkiness that neatly crosses the joint T’s of tech and taste. And at just over eight minutes it’s imaginative enough to keep you engaged, while tough enough to keep you moving via its moody stabs and punchy drums. ‘Surrender’ then follows a more reflective path holding the tension at breaking point as further moody not...

Since their inception in 2011, Swiss label The Brothers have gathered some serious momentum with their soulful and funky house output. Expanding in 2013, Edi Carlucci and Franky Freshy launch their exciting new offshoot label, which is set to feature releases from their deeper and techier artists, The Brothers Tracks. To mark the label launch is a brand new collaboration between upcoming Swiss house producer Amadar and British MC Mr Nugget who deliver a sublime deep house outing that carries a c...

Following the recent rework of their classic single ‘Groove On’ - a smooth and soulful nugget, complete with a set of stunning new club mixes that ooze with seductive disco, jazz and house flavours, stellar outfit Yoyohoney return with another slab of soul-drenched dynamite to get you groovin’ titled ‘YOYO’. ‘YOYO’ is a laid back funky jam, laced with an uber vocal performance and a beautiful flute that dances around an infectious guitar hook. Also on the package is a delicious deep house rework...

Serving up some feel-good Disco House to fire up the WMC dance floors and beyond are The Lewis Project with their stellar replay of the Teddy Pendergrass soulful classic 'The More I Get, The More I Want'. This high class cover comes with lush sweeping strings and sparkling beats, armed with a potent soul-brother vocal from band leader Vernon Lewis. The release marks the debut for The Sheffield (UK) based collective on Galleria Records, who came together after touring the world working alongside ...

After making his feel-good debut on Favouritizm back in 2011 with 'People Get Together', featuring Maggie Smile, ace Italian sound designer/producer Marco Finotello makes a welcome return with a beautiful new single for Spring! 'Get Carried Away' is a gorgeous love song that features the stunning and highly distinctive vocal tones of Sandy Spady, who delivers raw heartfelt vocal over a delicious soulful club soundtrack. Also on the package is sublime Chill Out Mix laced with a beautiful sax perf...