House producer Victor Simonelli unveils ‘The Early Years Vol 1 & 2’ compilations
New York producer Victor Simonelli was a prominent figure in the 90s house scene, and…
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Strictly Rhythm delves into its archives on ‘Strictly Club Cuts Volume 1’ compilation
Legendary house label Strictly Rhythm has unveiled a new compilation, Strictly Club Cuts Volume 1,…
Vocalists Inaya Day and Robin S pay tribute to Frankie Knuckles with release of ‘Right Now’
Few pioneers can claim to have changed the course of musical history like The Godfather…
Former NBA star Rony Seikaly announces details of forthcoming debut album
Former Miami Heat star Rony Seikaly has announced plans to release his debut album, Moonwalk,…
House music heroes Junior Sanchez and Todd Terry announce collaboration
House music veterans Junior Sanchez and Todd Terry have announced a collaboration on Sanchez’ upcoming…
The top-performing track on Beatport this year was…
Marshall Jefferson and Solardo’s rework of the house classic Move Your Body was the top…
Alison Limerick’s ‘Where Love Lives’ entered the charts this week in 1990
Thirty years ago this week, one of the greatest piano house tracks of all time…
Legendary house label DJ International returns, with a previously unreleased Frankie Knuckles cut
Anyone that knows anything about the history of house music will be aware of DJ…
Happy birthday Danny Rampling! Here’s an interview with the Shoom founder from November 1990…
DJ legend Danny Rampling turns 59 today (15 July), and with his fabled Shoom clubnight…
“We don’t want to make music that is considered just a revival…” Check out this interview with Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter and Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo from 2001
Today, 3 January, marks the 45th birthday of Thomas Bangalter, one half of Daft Punk,…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: D-Tek – Drop The Rock [1993]
This week marks the 26th anniversary of the very first Essential Mix on BBC Radio…
“Work it, Make it, Do it, Makes us…” Daft Punk’s ‘Harder Better Faster Stronger’ was released on this day in 2001
The fourth single to be taken from Daft Punk’s Discovery, Harder Better Faster Stronger, was…
“Too many DJs lack identity, they should follow their own instinct, not other people’s…” Frankie Knuckles speaks to Soul Underground [May 1989]
Today, 25 August, marks Frankie Knuckles Day, celebrating the life and work of arguably the…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Seventh Sense – Get The Music [1992]
Groove Armada might be celebrating 21 years this year, but long before they were Superstylin…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Leftfield featuring Djum Djum – Afro Ride [July 1995]
On the back of the tearaway success of Leftfield’s Leftism, released in January 1995, the…
How a 1981 hit for Chaka Khan powered Stardust’s Music Sounds Better With You… [July 1998]
Stardust’s Music Sounds Better With You was released on this day (20 July) in 1998,…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: La Funk Mob – Motor Bass Get Phunked Up (Electrofunk Remix)
The world of electronic music is a sadder place today with the news that French…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Ron Hardy – Sensation [1985]
It’s been said that Chicago house music wouldn’t have been the same without the late…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Lionrock – Are You Willing To Testify? [1993]
With tech house titan Justin Robertson heading to Dublin this weekend for the latest instalment…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Black Riot – A Day In The Life [1988]
Today, April 18, is Todd Terry’s 52nd birthday, so for this week’s Throwback Thursday, we…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Kim English – Nite Life (The Armand Van Helden Remix) [1994]
This week saw the untimely passing of vocalist Kim English, one of the most iconic…
TRAX Records calls on the world to find some ‘Common Ground’ this Valentine’s Day
Forget Trump, Brexit and the ideologues that seek to divide us… legendary house label TRAX…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Dubtribe Sound System – Equitoreal
Celebrating its 20th anniversary next month, Equitoreal was in many ways the breakthrough single for…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Electribe 101 – Talking With Myself [1988]
This past week saw the passing of Rob Cimarosti, the keyboard player and co-songwriter of…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Thomas Bangalter – What To Do [1995]
Parlez-vous techno? While Thomas Bangalter, who celebrates his birthday today (3rd Jan) might be better…
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Nomad – (I Wanna Give You) Devotion (Trouble’s Underground Mix) [1991]
With the passing of Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson earlier this week, the dance music fraternity lost…
The outpouring of respect for the late Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson is a fitting tribute to a DJ legend
Last Sunday saw the passing of legendary London DJ Paul ‘Trouble’ Anderson, after a long…
House music is a work of art…
House music. It’s a spiritual thing. It’s a soul thing. And now, thanks to artist…
On Sasha’s birthday, check out this interview with ‘the man like’ from 1992… [June 1992]
Today, 4 September, marks the birthday of Alexander Coe, more commonly known as living legend…
It’s the start of a new school term, so time to get your education… in quality house music!
It’s the start of a new school term, so time to get your education… in…