Alton Miller – Love Don’t Pass Me By EP [SS089]

Sound Signature welcome the return of Detroit hero Alton Miller for a classy single graced with the vocals of KB, with the thoughtful addition of an instrumental on the flip for those so minded. The result is some extremely classy, luxurious sounding deep house music with a touch of the lounge about it. A track that certainly plays its cards cautiously rather than banging them down on the table all at the same time, but one that will build the atmosphere of your early evening set up subtly but surely.

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Alton Miller – Love Don’t Pass Me By EP [SS089]

Fred P – Out All Night EP [SNF087]

The next release on Shall Not Fade comes from none other than deep house legend, Fred P. Also renowned for his musical offerings as Black Jazz Consortium, the New York-bred, Berlin-based producer is accredited with over 100 releases, all instantly recognisable given their warmth, depth and modesty. ‘Out All Night’ EP is no exception, containing three instant classics which range from the more playful, skippier side of the house spectrum to a deeper, more contemplative one.

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Fred P – Out All Night EP [SNF087]

Fred P / Specter & Jose Rico – Yellow Jackets Vol.4 [YJ004]

Yellow Jackets number four follows the direction of the previous releases with more phat jams spread on a vinyl only 12’. Fred P offers the rhythmic yet melodic and spiritually engaging ‘Inspired By Dopeness’. Chicago’s own Specter and Madrid’s Josè Rico, who often work together as Our Own Organization, go extradeep, raw and hipnotic on the other side with the aptly titled ‘You Don’t Believe’.

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Fred P / Specter & Jose Rico – Yellow Jackets Vol.4 [YJ004]

The Bermuda Triangle – The Bermuda Triangle EP [UCP004]

Legendary Vibraphone Records re-issues another holy grail “The Bermuda Trinagle” from 1992. The Bermuda Triangle is a pseudonym of The True Underground Sound Of Rome and is composed by Mauro Tannino and Stefano Di Carlo.

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The Bermuda Triangle – The Bermuda Triangle EP [UCP004]

Mark E – Leaning Into The Light EP [DOG90]

Delusions Of Grandeur welcomes underground UK house hero Mark E for his debut release for the label. Mark E has crafted a distinct and original sound that is uniquely blue collar and utilitarian classic, deep house, with a tinge of disco warmth. The “Leaning Into The Light” EP is taking us on a deep trip across five stunning and expansive productions which will leave you well and truly spellbound.

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Mark E – Leaning Into The Light EP [DOG90]

GB – Yamaheaters EP [TSEP888]

Here we have another offering from GB on his Technoindigenous Studies label. The spirit of all his Gifted & Blessed productions remains, but this time the tools used to create the music differ. Upon finding what he thought was an old broken toy Yamaha keyboard tossed in a trash bin, GB decided to take the toy home and see what it did. For years it sat unused while he kept creating with his usual analogue setup, but he later realized that hidden within the toy keyboard was a vast array of sounds which, via MIDI, he used to produce this offering. Here were have five pieces made with that little old Yamaha synth. This approach sums up what technoindigenous studies is all about: using the technology of those before him to explore uncharted territory with a modern twist.

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GB – Yamaheaters EP [TSEP888]

Peter Raou – Cables Wynd House EP [RJWM000]

Peter Raou’s work is deeply inspired by the hardware which he utilizes and most recently has drawn inspiration from the social culture of Leith and Scottish Slang in general. With his latest record ‘Cables Wynd House’ his sound spreads out and explores its absolute limits.

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Peter Raou – Cables Wynd House EP [RJWM000]

Chris Brann – Studies In Form [SEN006]

Communique Records USA, reactivated the superb house-sublabel Sensuist Records and SEN006 comes from Chris Brann also known for the The Ananda Project and Wamdue Project. The first re-issue since 1997 will be available on solid 180 Gramm vinyl.

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Chris Brann – Studies In Form [SEN006]

Thomas Cox – 9371 EP [QED01]

Long time deep head Thomas Cox debuts his new label Q.E.D. Recordings with his first solo release. Sounding like these house jams were composed and then stashed at the bottom of the Monogahela River, this three tracker drips with the rusted out grime Pittsburgh was notorious for in its pre-gentrification era.

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Thomas Cox – 9371 EP [QED01]

Theo Parrish feat. Marcellus Pittman – Ooh Bass [SS088]

Theo Parrish and Marcellus Pittman’s collaborations run deep, from those seminal Essential Selections 12″s some 20 years ago through to the T.O.M Project with Omar S, the 3 Chairs super group and on and on. In the usual Sound Signature style, a new link-up between the two Detroit legends arrives with a minimum on fanfare, just a killer jam with all the grit and soul you’d hope for from this pair. The drum levels push and pull in the mix from red line pressure to back seat driving, while a mellow blur of soul sampling comes calling through the mist until the titular low end glues everything together. It’s understated and casual brilliance, everything a Sound Signature club drop should be.

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Theo Parrish feat. Marcellus Pittman – Ooh Bass [SS088]

D5 – WGD 12003 [WGD12003]

Placid aka Paul Wise is the leading light behind ‘We’re Going Deep’ – an online community and record label, born out of a lifelong affair with the many shades of electronic rhythm and an obsession for collecting records since 1988. For the label’s 3rd “Solo Series” edition Paul welcomes the talents and tantalising touch of one of the UK’s finest doyens of deep: ‘D5’. Offering up a trio of superlative sounding machine soul cuts for the next release. An artist who lives and breathes the mantra of less is more when it comes to his work, in large part his much prized output has only ever been released courtesy of Delsin.

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D5 – WGD 12003 [WGD12003]

Massiande – Dreams [GRN-04]

Groovin’ presents Massiande, one of South America’s most captivating talents in authentic House music. Inspired by the likes of Kerri Chandler, Wamdue and Larry Heard, his own sound merges everything that is heart-warming and soulful, always honouring house music’s roots. “Dreams EP” shows Massiande’s skills at their best, defining a high standard of contemporary Deep-House music.

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Massiande – Dreams [GRN-04]

Mr. Fingers – Amnesia [ML9002LP]

Re-issue of seminal Mr. Fingers album ‘Amnesia’, available officially for the first time in 32 years on Larry Heard’s own Alleviated Records. This remastered collection of early Mr. Fingers works is an absolute must have.

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Mr. Fingers – Amnesia [ML9002LP]

Böhm – Leaving Earth Part 2 [LONEWOLF010]

Next up on Lonewolf is Böhm. This fresh collab will see the Dutch producer bringing two EPs “Leaving Earth Part.1 and 2” on EYA Records sister label this year. Intricate rhythms, bleeps and bass, emotive melodies and acid lines. The artist opens a portal to new dimensions, it’s a powerful journey into timeless music and deep space.

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Böhm – Leaving Earth Part 2 [LONEWOLF010]