Theo Parrish – American Intelligence [SSCD007]

December 3, 2014November 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, detroit house, duminie deporres, funk, ideeyah, marcellus pittman, ruby, sass, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo - American Intelligence

Given that this is the first album from the great Theo Parrish since 2007, it’s unsurprising interest in American Intelligence has rocketed over the course of the year as Sound Signature left a trail of hints. American Intelligence is a fine album; deep and woozy in parts, undeniably soulful, shot through with jazz influences and full to bursting with killer cuts. By now, everyone should know the brilliant “Footwork” single; soon, clubs will swing to the off-kilter dancefloor jazz of “Make No War”, the 21st century broken house of the epic “Fallen Funk” and the decidedly odd – but brilliant – “Helmut Lampshade”.

Theo Parrish – Footwork [SS053]

May 26, 2014November 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo - Footwork

Two tantric dancefloor jams marks the return of Theo Parrish to his spiritual home and life’s work Sound Signature. Building on the same rhythmical territory as the recent 12” for The Trilogy Tapes/Palace/SS.

D. Wilson & L. Carson – Tracks From Tapes [SS042]

April 30, 2014November 15, 2021 hipodromechicago house, d. wilson, leron carson, sound signatureLeave a comment

WILSON, D/L CARSON - Tracks From The Tapes

Sound Signature completists will be rubbing their hands with a sense of relish at the label’s 42nd release as it sees more material drawn from the late 80s archives of Leron Carson. Back in 2001, Theo Parrish introduced Leron Carson’s work with “China Trax” which sounded like the uncovered cassette recordings of a deviant Robert Hood. Carson’s busted lo fi productions from the same era were later given a more extensive airing on the double plated Sound Signature issue Red Lightbulb Theory ’87-’88 and this third appearance on the label draws from some recordings made in collaboration with the unheralded D Wilson. All Sound Signature will offer by way of description is “This was Southside Chitown ’89. If you weren’t there you weren’t there…. lots of underground unreleased music circulated on the Southside on maxell and tonemaster tapes from Walgreens – 2 dollars for a pack of eight” For our money both “Siren” and “Other Science” can be compared to the twisted, grainy freeform acid Jamal Moss makes.

Theo Parrish – 71st And Exchange Used To Be [SSTTTPLC001]

January 24, 2014February 28, 2019 hipodromedetroit, house, jazz, palace skateboards, sound signature, the trilogy tapes, theo parrishLeave a comment

Theo Parrish presents a split release with Sound Signature and Palace Skateboards on the legendary TTT.

Specter – The Gooch EP [SS052]

January 16, 2014November 15, 2021 hipodromeacid, andres ordonez, house, sound signature, specter, technoLeave a comment

SPECTER - The Gooch EP

3 tracks of serious basement bizz from Chicago’s Specter – following on his Pipe Bomb Sound release.

Theo Parrish – Long Walk In The Sun / Strawberry Dragon [SS050]

November 16, 2013November 15, 2021 hipodromedeep house, detroit, jazz, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo - Long Walk In Your Sun

New 2 track EP from Theo Parrish on his own Sound Signature. Slow-burning funk and rapid Jazz-tinged numbers on this monumental two-tracker.

Jay Daniel – Scorpio Rising [SS051]

September 27, 2013November 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, jay daniel, sound signatureLeave a comment

DANIEL, Jay - Scorpio Rising

The last time a newcomer graced Theo Parrish’s Sound Signature, it resulted in widespread praise for the Flowers EP from London based producer, DJ and singer Andrew Ashong, somehow we get the feeling this latest release on the label will prove to be as memorable. The Scorpio Rising EP sees Parrish look much closer to home and grant the DC-born, Detroit-bred producer Jay Daniel his debut release and the four track 12″ more than lives up to his billing as one of Boiler Room’s most exciting new discoveries at DEMF. Wild Oats obsessives will probably know Daniel from the Fundamentals residency shared with Kyle Hall and he’s clearly spent some time honing his Detroit influenced craft, with cuts like “No Love Lost” expertly balanced between melody and rugged drum grit. “Brainz” is the kind of no-nonsense DJ tool you might have heard on a FXHE B Side circa 2008 whilst “I Have No Name” demonstrates Daniel is eminently capable of the sort of hope inducing Utopian house from the D that the much missed Aaron Carl was renowned for.

Theo Parrish – Dance Of The Medusa [SS049]

February 11, 2013November 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit house, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo - Dance Of The Medusa

Theo’s getting jazzier and more eccentric with age (if that’s possible). On this latest jaunt he seems to be re-tracing the steps of one his biggest influences, Sun Ra. “Dance Of The Medusa” is an experimental jazz number with the emphasis on experimental. Although somehow squeezing into a standard 4/4 time measure, the sounds and syncopation between the instruments is anything but normal, as Theo deploys piano attacks, torn strings and his usual MPC abuse to the track. “Bubbles” sees more experimentation, squelching artifacts ricocheting against detuned hats and hollow bass notes. The whole B side is given to “Ambalamps” which may well become an emotive, melancholic, future-ballad if we were to get invaded by aliens and be facing a huge world apocalypse. Reversed strings and minor key riffs and melodies are smudged and stirred into a dark, introspective blend which screams of desolation and hurt. Indeed a dark venture for our man Theo but then he always liked to keep us on our toes – and the track is, by no mistake, undeniably Theo.

Marcellus Pittman – Pieces [UNICD001]

September 7, 2012November 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, detroit, detroit house, jamie 326, marcellus pittman, sound signature, unirhythm records1 Comment

PITTMAN, Marcellus - Pieces

The long overdue 10 track debut album from Marcellus Pittman on his own label Unirhythm. Includes some tracks that were vinyl only previously, as well as about 5 new tracks, including a Jamie 326 edit. Pittman is one of Detroit’s hidden gems of production. A talent with an unmistakeable sound that is undeniably his own.

Andrew Ashong / Theo Parrish – Flowers EP [SS048]

August 23, 2012November 15, 2021 hipodromeandrew ashong, funky, house, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

ASHONG, Andrew/THEO PARRISH - Flowers EP

New Sound Signature release by the very talented Andrew Ashong, an up and coming musician from the UK. Funky, soulful and romantic, with additional production from Theo Parrish.

Craig Huckaby – Black Music / Child Of The Sun [SS047]

April 19, 2012November 15, 2021 hipodromecraig huckaby, deep house, detroit, pirahnahead, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo/PIRAHNAHEAD/CRAIG HUCKABY - Black Music

Brand new Sound Signature from Craig Huckaby featuring production from Theo Parrish and Pirahnahead. Two tracks of beautiful soul drenched house with spoken words, and an additional beatless poem as a last track.

Theo Parrish – Sound Signature Sounds Vol. 2 [SSCD06]

April 12, 2012November 15, 2021 hipodromealbum, deep house, detroit, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

PARRISH, Theo/ROTATING ASSEMBLY - Sound Signature Sounds Volume 2

Theo Parrish presents Sound Signature Volume Two, a 9 track compilation of previous Sound Signature releases and a previously unreleased track, “Didn’t Pay Dues”.

Theo Parrish – S.T.F.U [SS044]

November 11, 2011November 15, 2021 hipodromedetroit, house, sound signature, theo parrish1 Comment

PARRISH, Theo - STFU

New release from Theo Parrish on his Sound Signature label. Stompin’ Detroit vibes!

Spekter – Pipe Bomb [SS043]

May 5, 2011November 15, 2021 hipodromechicago house, sound signature, specter1 Comment

SPEKTER - Pipe Bomb

Specter from Chicago has his debut release on Sound Signature.

Theo Parrish – Feel Free To Be Who You Need To Be [SS041]

March 1, 2011May 4, 2011 hipodromedetroit, house, sound signature, theo parrishLeave a comment

Two tacks taken of the ‘Sketches’ album that take things to another level.

Theo Parrish – Sketches [SS034CD]

June 24, 2010November 15, 2021 hipodromedeep, detroit, house, sound signature, theo parrish1 Comment

PARRISH, Theo - Sketches

Sound Signature release “Sketches” from Theo Parrish, an album-length release featuring eight new tracks.