Thursday, March 29

Wannabe


Finnish house-duo Something Good started busting out tracks only a couple years ago, and already they managed to get their newest yield released on Nocturnal Groove, a label ran by legendary house act The Shapeshifters.


Something Good – Wannabe
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"Wannabe" is a summery track full of that 80's spirit with a fat rolling bass-line, atmospheric arpeggios and a mighty piano riff. It was released roughly a week ago, and the release can also be found on the house charts on Beatport at position 62. Also make sure to check out the indubitably entertaining bowling-related music video on YouTube.

Monday, March 26

Appleseeds

Stardust did it again. DJ EQ's "Appleseed" EP was released less than a week ago, and it's already entered the Nu Disco / Indie Dance charts on Beatport in both tracks and releases. All the tracks are rocking, but these two stood out.


DJ EQ – Appleseed (Jackie Remix)
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Up and coming Polish producer Jackie has been busting out some royally funky shiznitt lately. This one is a bit more laid-back than his usual work, but it doesn't lack that trademark Jackie-funk. That growling bass sound is to die for.


DJ EQ – Appleseed (Tonyboy Remix)
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It's been exciting to find more and more people who have started bringing back the true funk sound to house. Tonyboy's take on the title track is a filter-flavoured jacking house treat. Oldschool drum sample magic, ingeniously funky drum work, and a big fat bassline are sure to get the party started.

Friday, March 23

Bum Bum Woo Chicks

After a short school-caused break, it's time for more happy vibes!


Timo Juuti & Hector 87 – Woo Chicks (Ghosts of Venice Remix)
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Found this gem on the new very strong "Woo Chicks & Disco Wobblez" EP by Finnish Timo Juuti & Hector 87. Here Ghosts of Venice bring some sophisticated funkiness to the original club banger. Released a couple weeks a go on La Valigetta.


Kreap – Bum Bum Bum Bum
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Disco mastermind and Funkster regular Kreap provides another instant banger. This guy raises the standard for free to download tracks, because again – I would've paid for this.

Sunday, March 11

Turn Your Love Around


Richard Grey, House Republic – Turn Your Love Around
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Ego has been releasing really delightful Richard Grey tracks recently, of which I already featured one a while back. They mix modern and "shiny" sounds with classic funky house basslines and samples. I'm not the biggest fan of Richard Grey's other present-day productions, but the ones released under (or with) his House Republic -alias are absolutely capital. "Turn Your Love Around" is one of the best tracks released this year.

Friday, March 9

Freebie Fridays #1



Fukuyama – Sex, Weed, Temple
Download via SoundCloud - Fukuyama on SoundCloud / Facebook / Twitter

Let me introduce you to the Oslo/Japan based duo Fukuyama, whose, erm, interesting background story can be read on their SoundCloud page. "Sex, Weed, Temple" is a mash-up of Fukuyama's instrumental track (or more like remix) "Temple" and the vocal track of Juice String's "Sex Weed". Lovely sunny mood, funky guitars and a brass section, I love it.


FrenchFilter – Honey
Download via SoundCloud - FrenchFilter on SoundCloud / Facebook

French producer FrenchFilter's (yeah, you might've guessed that) "Honey" might be a bit heavily side-chained, but it has such a nice and relaxed vibe that it still deserves attention and gets me on a good mood.

Now go get 'em and remember to support the artists on Facebook, Twitter and so on!

Friday, March 2

Oh Baby, Say Ooh



As temperatures have risen above zero for the first time this year here in Finland, the spring-vibes are emerging and it's time to listen to some sunny house music!


Erik Bo, Le Babar – French Kiss
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This sunny funky houser was released on Erik Bo's own Funk Mansion label just a week ago. His tracks always have that awesome happy summer vibe to them. "French Kiss" is a straight-forward funky house track with a nice groovy bassline and a catchy vocal riff.


Alex Augello – Oh Baby
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Also released on Funk Mansion's "Birthday Sampler Part 4"- release, this one is no worse at bringing those warm sunny vibes. A joyful sampled piano riff with some sampled vocals and disco strings – what more could you ask for? Head over to Alex's SoundCloud to listen to more of his groovy productions.


Christian Alvarez feat. Heather – Say Ooh (Olav Basoski Remix)
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Finally some old-school house to seal the deal. "Say Ooh (Olav Basoski Remix)" was originally released in 2004 and now it's been re-released by Delecto Recordings as part of the "Christan Alvarez Remixed" compilation. The track features a catchy sax riff, seductive female vocals and very funky disco guitars.