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Frankie Knuckles Playlists
Frankie Knuckles began DJing in New York City in 1971. He and Larry Levan, of Paradise Garage fame, were best friends. In 1977 Knuckles moved to Chicago and started spinning at the Warehouse, where he became famous for his selection of soulful and funky disco, music that became known as “house.”May 11, 2008 in Features: Playlists
Ron Hardy Playlists
Lately I’ve been researching pre- and early-house, and there’s no better source than the playlists of Ron Hardy. (I’ll be posting Frankie Knuckles’ soon as well.) It seems that history is always viewed through the lens of whatever is currently en vogue, and to that end a great deal of attention has been paid to early rhythm tracks. Parsing through MP3s from the tapes of people who were actually there, however, there’s no escaping that house and techno are direct descendants of disco.May 8, 2008 in Features: Playlists
Aaron Carl: "Crucified"
This 12-inch came out a couple of months ago, but it’s too good to skip covering. The original track, by Aaron Carl, is deep house originally released on Mike Banks’ Soul City label in 1996.Apr 20, 2008 in Reviews: Techno
VA: Workshop 04
For the perfect companion to Newworldaquarium’s The Dead Bears, look no further than the latest 12-inch on the consistently great Workshop label.Apr 8, 2008 in Reviews: House
Theo Parrish: Sound Sculptures Volume 1
There’s no doubt this double CD is a major work and an intense listen. Theo Parrish’s deep house tracks range from sweet vocals and soulful instrumentals to gritty, repetitive loops.Mar 3, 2008 in Reviews: House
Newworldaquarium: The Dead Bears
This incredible album from the mysterious Dutch producer Jochem Peteri shows it’s still possible to craft a completely unique sound. Peteri bucks the trend of cookie-cutter dub techno. A couple of his tracks sound like old house records pitched down underwater.Dec 4, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
Various: Muzic Box Classics Volume Three
Reel-to-reel razorblade masterpieces.Aug 31, 2007 in Reviews: Disco/Funk
Hieroglyphic Being: Guidance/Direction E.P.
As much as I’ve enjoyed Moss’ previous 12-inches, I find this new direction much more exciting.Jul 25, 2007 in Reviews: House
June Singles
Aux 88 remixes Nukubus, Marcel Dettman remixes Mr. G, plus The Plan.Jun 7, 2007 in Reviews: Techno
January Roundup
Yard, Compost, Lackluster, Boltfish, and Desperate Man Blues.Jan 31, 2007 in Reviews
Oasis (Omar-S/Shadow Ray): Album II
For the past couple of years, Omar-S has issued an amazing series of 12-inches on his own Detroit label, FXHE.Mar 12, 2006 in Reviews: House
Various: Triple R--Friends
It’s rare to find a mix CD with much complexity.Jan 10, 2003 in Reviews: Techno
The Kooky Scientist: Unpopular Science
The Kooky Scientist: Unpopular Science...Oct 26, 1997 in Reviews: Techno
