Perseus Traxx presents the second Secret Gang release, with a trio of dusty old tracks from his hard-drive, available now on Bandcamp.
Perseus Traxx – Secret Gang 002 [SG-002]
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K’Alexi Shelby – Bad Manners 11 [BM11]
Bad Manners welcomes none other than Mr Vertigo himself, K’ Alexi Shelby to the label. One of the founding fathers of Chicago House blesses the label with a four track EP ranging from far-out twisted-ness to puristic deep house class with a stop in uplifting piano-land in between.
Byron The Aquarius – EP1 [CJFD38]
Classic jacking tracks by Byron the Aquarius on Clone Jack for Daze. A 6 track EP that will make you dance till your numb. A big booming sound system in a dark room filled with big artificial clouds from the smoke machine, rattling drum machine with pulsating basslines, the hypnotizing lights from the strobe and you’ve entered the Land Of Confusion! That’s all we need to have a good time. Byron hits exactly that sweet spot with his take on the classic stripped down jack tracks.
Traxx presents The Definitive Articles of House Music Chapter 1
This 3 hours and 45 minute selection showcases musical blueprints of all rare Chicago and New York like the days of old mostly from the radio shows with disc jocks playing music mixes.
The 1st chapter is from the definitive days of house music from Traxx playing from the early 80s, 90s and today from vintage and out of print record labels Trax, Jes Say and Dancemania to multiple Boyd Jarvis and Timmy Regisford productions but also material from Delroy Edwards, Steve Summers, Modern Analysis and new material.
Many thought this type of sound would never come again but we’ve been giving hints over the years that we hope this will give people the chance to listen to music many may have never heard on this side of sound that provides a provocative and thoughtful musical workout in your mind.
LITIA-LOE – Life Love Dance [LER1032/MS09]
Left Ear Records and Mixed Signals team up again to refresh LITIA=LOE’s mid-90s album “Life Love Dance”. On this timeless release, the group channel the golden age of Nu Groove, foundational Warp releases, and the Ibiza days of New Order, all rooted in a uniquely Chicago sound. Five years after their EBM-tinged cerebral house anthem “Each Dawn Every Dawn”, the Litia~Loe (Life In The Insane Asylum = Life On Earth) crew dropped a lush album of wider proportion — six songs that feel more mature, more confident. Yet, despite this cultivated style, they continue to maintain the distinctive jest of their first outing. Grant, Leon, and Simeon’s new approach was more exploratory, traversing adventurous channels of pop, wave, IDM, and house. Not only are the songs more varied, but the growth of the trio’s technical skills are apparent. These songs feel more considered, like they have been refined over time, given just the right amount of polish without losing the ecstatic rawness that gives them breath and bounce. Life Love Dance captures the sound of primetime Chicago melodic house music, but offers something more expansive. Uninhibited by the borders of genre, the trio took a more inclusive approach to their music, which catalyzed in a playful and peerless production style which makes their work stand out from the droves of generic dance records from that era.
Hermit In A Rave Cave – Hermit In A Rave Cave 2 [CJFD37]
More low slung house tracks with a twist from the unpredictable and unparalleled brain that roams the dunes of the Hague. Also responsible for Salamandos, Squadra Blanco, Polarius and a swath of other mysterious aliases. Part 2 in Legowelt’s latest project ”Hermit in a Rave Cave”.
Boo Williams – Natural Service EP [CHIWAX037]
Rawax welcomes back Mr. Boo Williams with “Natural Service EP”, the 6th release from the Chicago Legend on the label, a modern classic.
Robert Armani – 30+ Years Collector Series [TXRA30Y]
Traxmen, legendary Chicago label created by the very own Robert Armani presents an exclusive capsule collection on vinyl of the artist greatest hits honoring his 30th Anniversary in the music industry. Robert Armani is a living legend and he is loved from Chicago to Belgium. It’s the ultimate collection and an unique opportunity to celebrate the artist’s outstanding career.
Mike Tansella Jr. @ OUTSOUNDER, Sameheads (Berlin) 04.03.23
Boo Williams – Depths Of Life LP [BMMDLP2]
Chicago legend Boo Williams’ “Depths Of Life” fuses classic melodic deep house with spacey acid and hard swung rhythms in Boo’s signature style. It includes 10 crisp signature tracks, wrapped in a cosmic view of jazzy moods and hypnotic melodies.
Aroy Dee – M>O>S MIX Inspiration 2023
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Mark Grusane – A House Of My Own [DMLP-01]
Mark Grusane’s latest offering, A House of My Own is a testament to his long-standing discipleship to the craft of producing hard-hitting house tracks with authenticity and depth.
Boo Williams – Emergency Teck [BMM50]
BMM 50 kicks off with some tech-leaning grooves that swing back and forth underneath cosmic pad work. ‘Limited Time’ is a more percussive and laid-back vibe, with deep house chords and jazzy feelings. ‘Emergency Teck’ then comes in two further versions – one acid one, and one beat tool for layering up your sets. It makes for another timeless outing from this vital house voice.
Hieroglyphic Being – A Memoir Of Life In The Lust [MFMCD011]
“A Memoir Of Life In The Lust” is a collection of tracks from Hieroglyphic Being aka Jamal Moss released in 2011 on Music From Mathematics.
Traxx + Turtle Bugg – Fight 4 💜 [WIDDLE-008]
Real Jakbeat from thE kiD. With sum Bugg on top. Pure Chicago flavor, not for the weak or fake. No repress, don’t miss out, don’t sleep.
Hermit In A Rave Cave – Hermit In A Rave Cave EP1 [CJFD35]
Some sort of low slung house tracks with a twist from the unpredictable and unparalleled brain that roams the dunes of the Hague. Responsible for Dickie Smabers & The Moerwijk crew, Nacho Patrol, Gladio and a swath of other mysterious and inscrutable aliases. This one comes straight from his private rave cave. Hermit in a Rave Cave is Legowelt’s latest project and this is part 1.
Simoncino – Resurrection Part 2 [LAX154]
Simoncino is back again on Skylax with the volume 2 of the Resurrection series. The made in Perugia prodigy delivers once again 3 titles paying homage to the sound of Chicago, the fabulous triplet lost tape 1, 2 & 3. On A1, the aptly named Lost tape 1 us leads into the meanders of the jungle house in direct tribute to the great marshall Jefferson all sprinkled with some ”detroit” sauce, this peaktime track will delight the most humid and demanding dancefloors. Lost tape 2 is more airy with these sparkling bells and its bass that lifts your guts, mental we tell you ! A bit as if paris gray was remixed in a hovering dub version. On lost tape 3, it is clearly the quintessence of the spirit of simoncino, his genius. This way of creating a universe that is both a tribute to the original chicago house and the italian dream house straight from the 90s. Completely trippy. And cherry on the cake on B2, we have a remix of the now classic ”on the dancefloor”, a title created in collaboration with Merwyn Sanders from Virgo Four (Chicago), from Detroit legend : Marcellus Pittmann ! 9 mn of pure madness. The Detroit – Chicago axis has never been so obvious. A must. Comes out on clear vinyl. Note that on the label’s bandcamp, with the purchase of the vinyl, you can get 1 exclusive bonus track (& what a track !) : Simoncino & Merwyn Sanders of Virgo Four ”On The Dance Floor” (Marcellus Pittman smooth remix).
The Jak – An Offbeat Formation of Control / The Syringe [DB007]
The Jak has returned with 2 new Dirty bLends in extremely limited quantity. Introducing nU cOhort to the label: The Falcon (a silent assassin). This new artist alias to the label has contributed to the further effort of maintaining the sound from the early inception of chicago tracks like the days of old that still lives and breathes in us today that honors and treasures enriched essential dance music history.
DirtyBlends Edition 7 both sides IZ straight HEAT!
The Jak kicks the A-Side into madness with a Jakbeat blueprint of energetic electronics and various bass lines on this obscure creation honoring Ron Hardy, Frankie Knuckles and Farley that resonates a confrontational question repeatedly saying “Who said i can’t beat U for the title track ‘An Offbeat Formation of Control’.
The Falcon Flys fiLthY iLL on the B-Side wit a whiPLash idea influenced from Chicago’s south-side of rhythm styles Paul Johnson and Chip E!!! made 2 Jak 4 Crazies that is truly Definitive Jakbeat.
The Jak – A Lost Religion [DB006]
“The Jak has returned with 2 new Dirty bLends in extremely limited quantity. Introducing nU cOhort to the label: Rudy Rugar(a wild bandit). This new artist alias to the label has contributed to the further effort
of maintaining the sound from the early inception of chicago tracks like the
days of old that still lives and breathes in us today that honors and treasures
enriched essential dance music history.
DirtyBlends Edition 6 is Underground Bizniss!
The Jak kicks the A-Side off with A Lost Religion… an offbeat rhythm with furious undercover drums, an atomic boom effect triggering energized strings fusing an artistic tradition of early basement style production of The Muzik Box re-igniting the past to the present into the future for education.
Roughneck Rudy Rugar beAts the B-Side with 2 tracks that is the 1st time we’ve ever done for any of our releases that both tracks are absolutely true examples of house heaven done DiRTy with: Pazuzu and Back To Enterprise .”
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