Winter's End Mix

Here is a new mix. Long time no do. Here is the first 2021 mix composed of some good oldies, newbies and in betweens.  Enjoy! 

FiredUP

Here is one dear to my nightlife heart, this song pretty much epitomized the late '90s house sound with  fierce diva vocals by Pamala Williams  with a hard pounding dark tribal beat by house masters Oscar Gaetan and Ralph Falcon known as Murk and in this case under the alias of Funky Green Dogs. Pamala left the group right after the release of this album and was replaced by Tamara Wallace. Here is a new twist of this epic dance floor anthem. Johnny Dynnell played this a lot at Jackie 60's. Enjoy 

The Dark Side Of House

It has been so hectic lately since I am in the midst of a theatre production with my other work leaving me depleted to post in here, so I will be brief.  However this has not stop me from listening to some fresh interesting haunting new House by this amazing Toronto duo aptly named Art Department comprised of house legend Kenny Glasgow in partnership with Jonny White.  Art Department made everyone listen with their debut in 2009 "Without You".  It was named record of the year by Groove Magazine in Germany and became top five for both Mixmag and DJ Magazine in the UK. "Without You" is a gem of a dance tune that truly enraptures the listener.  Their sound is inspired by early Chicago house and  early '90s reminding me  a little bit of the Murk sound and Robert Owens.  Yet these guys take on a darker mood with some simple synth stylings fused with a sincerity unheard of in dance music.  "The Drawing Board" is a dark and twisted musical journey that takes a while to get used to yet it haunts the listener into new house terrain.  An evident delivery of a pure syncopated dynamic soundscapes and dare I say simplicity in their format that seems to work.  This a must record for 2011 for those dance enthusiasts.  I highly recommend this to give a proper listen.  Right now I'm loving the twisted "ICU". Enjoy!

ICU - Art Department