Review: Local Talk's celebration of the '90s house-inspired corners of its now vast catalogue continues, with the much admired Swedish stable serving up 12 tidy tracks from a mixture of rising stars and scene stalwarts. It begins with the tactile, sunrise-ready wonder of Sean McCabe's '6AM Dub' of his own superb 'It's My Life', and ends with the densely layered, loop-powered disco-house rush of Circulation's 'The Return (1997 Mix)'; in between, you'll find an array of highlights including Dirtytwo's 'Moody' (an on-point Mood II Swing tribute), the deep, Italo-house style colour of Willie Graff and Tuccillo's 'Sunday Morning', the vintage Kerri Chandler-esque bump of Tom Noir's 'Feel Me' and the rolling warmth of Art of Tones' 'Dirty Stories'.
Review: Mad Mats and Tooli have decided to celebrate five and a half years of their much-loved Local Talk label by gathering together a swathe of fresh cuts that best represent the label's eclectic approach to house music. It's a fine set, moving from the electric bass driven jazz-house of Art Of Tones' "Violation" to the UK garage influenced deep house skip of Hugo LX, via the rich, soulful house warmth of Sean McCabe, the synth-laden Herbie Hancock-isms of DJ Spinna and the celebratory disco-house heaviness of S3A's "Bob Morton". Chuck in superb contributions from Bodhi Satva, Simbad (as SMBD) and newcomer Marcel Lune, and you have a near essential collection of feel-good house moments.
Review: Boogie Angst presents Music Ruined My Life, the brand new instrumental LP from Rotterdam-based artist and producer Moods! A respected act in bringing together a unique fusion of soul, R&B, and alternative influences - Music Ruined My Life was recorded live in the city of Leiden during the peak of the pandemic alongside a full band. With the LP tapping into a balance of soulful jazz, folk and funk inspired undertones that also touch of new age and lounge - this album is for the tastemakers out there. We recommend "Return To 4ever" for some splashy, dub-loving sounds, "Deeper Waters" for that new age, space-ambient funk, and "Music Saved My Life" for a funkier, house classic with broken beat tip. Moods!
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