Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino feat. Robert Owens – This Thing EP [LAXCS1]

Step into the realm of legends with the extraordinary “This Thing EP” by Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino featuring the iconic Robert Owens and remixes by legendary Mr. Fingers and Chez Damier. A convergence of past and future legends, this EP is a testament to the timeless magic of house music. Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino’s original creation, “This Thing,” featuring the soulful vocals of Robert Owens, sets the stage for a sonic journey. Mr Fingers and Chez Damier, two of the most revered names in the game, lend their remixing prowess to elevate “This Thing” to new heights. The result is an EP that captures the essence of both classic and contemporary sounds, a true testament to the enduring legacy of these musical giants.

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Lukas Lyrestam & Simoncino feat. Robert Owens – This Thing EP [LAXCS1]

Kamma & Masalo – Brighter Days [RHMC007]

Since 2014, Brighter Days has been a part of the rich tapestry of Amsterdam nightlife – a semi-regular party promoting positivity and inclusiveness run by resident DJs Kamma and Masalo. On the back of the platform provided by the party, the duo has notched up a string of memorable club and festival appearances, a regular Brighter Days show on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide FM, and a memorable Boiler Room set streamed live from Dekmantel Festival. Now Kamma and Masalo have taken the next step and curated a Brighter Days compilation for Rush Hour, a collection that does a terrific job in offering up slept-on and unreleased gems – including a clutch of their own tried-and-tested re-edits – while also accurately representing the sound, style and ethos of the event that inspired it.

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Kamma & Masalo – Brighter Days [RHMC007]

Simoncino – Distant EP [LAXC13]

The Italian producer Simoncino is back on Skylax Records. You already know his ability to create sounds that are deeply imbued with the Chicago sound, you sometimes might think you ‘re hearing some lost gems from the great Armando. In short, no need to add more, this item is essential for any normally constituted dj. The release comes with a remix featuring the great Larry Heard aka Mr Fingers.

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Simoncino – Distant EP [LAXC13]

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]

Mr. Fingers – Vault Sessions 1 [ML2238]

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Alleviated Records presents the first release sharing selections from their own Archive of recordings that either have never been issued or that have never been issued on the Alleviated imprint. First up, is “Chains”, a track that features Ron Wilson free-styling vocals to a deep-house vibe. Next up is ”Electronic Debris” delivering a ”mellow-deep” vibe. Then, ”Saspence” with, as the title implies, a ”mysterious-deep-minimal house” feel. Concluding the EP is ”Nyte Light” delivering a ”deep-ambient-acid” flavor.

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Mr. Fingers – Vault Sessions 1 [ML2238]

Mr. Fingers – Mr. Fingers 2016 [ML2231]

Alleviated Records present the new Mr. Fingers EP. After many years of the moniker being dormant and a long journey trying to get back into a creative mindset, we have a new offering. First up, “Outer Acid” delivers up a Minimal-Space-Acid flavor. Next, “Qwazars” continues the Space motif with a Minimal-Tech touch. “Nodyahed” moves toward a Dark Club Bounce with a dash of Tribal flavor. “Aether” offers up a more late-night Ambient-Space-House flavor.

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Mr. Fingers – Mr. Fingers 2016 [ML2231]

VA – Acid: Mysterons Invade The Jackin’ Zone Vol.2 (Record B) [SJR266B]

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Super-loud supreme audiophile 180gm double-vinyl housed in deluxe gatefold sleeves and polyethylene inners, complete with full graphic novel inside, contains complete full-length 12” original fully-remastered heavyweight Chicago acid at its loudest and best.

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VA – Acid: Mysterons Invade The Jackin’ Zone Vol.2 (Record B) [SJR266B]

FCL – It’s You [DFTD394]

The record that keeps on keeping on!  To begin with it was only the FCL guys themselves and a few trusted friends who had a copy of this ferociously uplifting vocal record, but We Play House Recordings eventually released vinyl copies of the record late last year. Now signed to Defected and played, heard, sung and screamed everywhere from Berlin to Miami, this remix package from 2 of the most established names in House Music and one of the hottest guarantees that it’s surely set to conquer the Mediterranean over the Summer months.

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FCL – It’s You [DFTD394]

Matt Tolfrey – Distant Story (Mr Finger Dubs) [LEFT037]

Two dubs of Matt Tolfrey’s ‘Distant Story’ taken from his brilliant ‘Word Of Mouth’ album courtesy of Larry Heard. These intergalactic slices of effortless dub-tastic beauty are truly mesmeric. Larry Heard has created two beguiling takes on Matt original track.

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Matt Tolfrey – Distant Story (Mr Finger Dubs) [LEFT037]

Elbee Bad: The Prince Of Dance Music – True Story Of House Music [RH121LP]

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Elbee Bad aka Lamont Booker is another great underground house pioneer from the formative days of NYC house in the late eighties.  ‘The True Story Of House Music’ is the first time Bad’s catalog gets compiled for re-release. Although the best and most prolific part of his catalog is his late 80’s and early 90’s output, Booker never stopped producing (and dj’ing). Elbee Bad aka LB Bad aka The Prince Of Dance Music aka Lamont Booker aka The Voodoo Man, aka Lord KCB aka BAD currently lives and works in Berlin where he continues to work on music as well as producing and running his Bad’s Label.

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Elbee Bad: The Prince Of Dance Music – True Story Of House Music [RH121LP]

Nick Anthony Simoncino – The Dream of Amnesia [HUG007]

The debut album from Italian producer Nick Anthony Simoncino. Produced exclusively on analog hardware and recorded to an old cassette tape. This L.P is Simoncino’s ode to early Chicago dance traxxxs. Closing out the L.P is a very special 13min remix from one of house music’s legends, Mr Larry Heard. Timeless house music presented in its most organic form.

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Nick Anthony Simoncino – The Dream of Amnesia [HUG007]

Gerd – Palm Leaves Remixes [ROYAL010R]

Two producers on duty for Gerd’s Palm Leaves remixes. Sometimes an amazing track like Palm Leaves just screams for a rework by someone who really could do something nice with it. And this seems to be the perfect remix duo… Larry Heard aka Mr Fingers and Deetron. One for the body and one for the soul!

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Gerd – Palm Leaves Remixes [ROYAL010R]

VA – Gene Hunt presents Chicago Dance Tracks Part 1 [RH115LP1]

Part 1 of 2! Gene Hunt shares his ancient treasures with us… up to now this stuff resided only on reels! Featuring a truly all-star line-up. Rush Hour continues to unearth never released Chicago house classics from the eighties, also known as the golden era of house music.

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VA – Gene Hunt presents Chicago Dance Tracks Part 1 [RH115LP1]