Sunday Scoundrels - Ain't No Looking Back Feat. Audio Angel (Viva Recordings)

Sunday Scoundrels were formed out of San Francisco’s infamous Lower Haight house music scene of the early ‘00s. Consisting of Andrew Emil, Chad Mitchell, and Audio Angel, the trio set forth as a live band and studio production ensemble. Their debut, “Nothin’ Goin’ On,” was released to dance-floor acclaim in 2004 on Roam Recordings. A few years later the project disbanded, with Andrew moving on to Change Request, Chad focusing on Roam Recordings, and Audio Angel providing vocals on a number of records and enjoying a brief collaboration with STS9.

“Ain’t No Looking Back” is an unreleased recording pulled from the trio’s heyday, finally delivered to the DJs by Viva Recordings. The tune harks back to the summery vibe of late-90s SF deep house, propelled by crisp, skippy beats, jazzy electric piano chords, and a funk-speckled bass line. Audio Angel’s soulful vocal sends the tune even further into the boogie zone, with thoughtful lyrics telling a story of living a life — and doing what you gotta do to survive — without shame or regret. This gem is ready to bless the latest of late nights as it sends positive flavors out to dance-floors all over.

Dutchican Soul (Strictly Rhythm) – “Dope beats, great vibe and nice vocal performance. Will play this funky monster!”
Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “Funky Funky man! Thanks!”
Epstein (Deepfunk Records) – “Yeah, I gave it 5 stars because they don’t make music like this anymore and they should. Great, timeless tune. Thanks for keeping it real.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “That’s the stuff I like to play.”
Edground (Grooveland Music) – “What a bassline! Amazing groove.”
Patrick Balzat (BXFM) – “Nice groove. For sure being added to my daily radio show.”
Curtiss Logan (Jersey Soul) – “Feeling this release. Smooth vocals by Audio Angel. Full support.”
Norbert Borchers (House Sound of Hamburg) – “Dope! This is a very good one.”
Jorge Font (Audio Nights Radio Show) – “This summer will be different with this bomb.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Loving everything about this one. Sweet vocals and compelling grooves. Can’t wait to crank it up.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Bandcamp, Apple Music, And Spotify.

W. Jeremy - Phantasy (Get Up Recordings)

Get Up Recordings label owner W. Jeremy is back again with a new EP titled “Phantasy”. The EP includes two original tracks and two pumping remixes from the multi-talented Canadian DJ/producer export Karsten Sollors and Chi-town’s Andrew Emil.

W. Jeremy is a NYC based DJ/producer whose history of working for DJs and record labels in the ’90s – ranging from Angel Moraes to Tony Humphries – has greatly influenced his DJ sets and production/remix style. His Get Up Recordings label is also clearly influenced by his musical past as well, with a colorful spectrum of artists and remixers including Kim Ann Foxman, Tedd Patterson, MATRiXXMAN, Rennie Foster, Gavin Russom, and Snuff Crew. The EP kicks off with the original version of “Phantasy”, a bumping house jam with bass driven percussion and euphoric breaks.

First up on remix duties is Karsten Sollors, who has earned the attention of electronic music’s finest thanks to a resume of well-rounded accomplishments. With releases on Toolroom Records, Nervous, and Farris Wheel Recordings, Sollors is breaking boundaries within the house music pool. Outside of the studio, Sollors’ profile has immersed itself across clubs since his relocation to Chicago. Playing alongside the likes of Jay Lumen, Sante, Gene Farris, and Nick Warren, he has dropped an immense collection of music at his Saturday Sound-Bar residency in Chicago and also regularly at Primary, Spybar, and Annex. His remix of “Phantasy”, much like his DJ’ing, brings a superb driving tech house element to the package.

Next up on the remix end is Andrew Emil, who has been a well-respected fixture in Chicago’s music scene for over a decade and a half. A concert-trained percussionist, Emil eventually moved to Chicago to attend Columbia College and study audio engineering and music composition. Emil, who has been deeply entrenched in Chicago’s thriving house music scene since the 1990s, has a sound that reflects an eclectic and mature marriage of classic and contemporary elements of Chicago house, infused with jazz and soul undercurrents. Not only has he put out releases on some of house music’s most elite labels, including OM Records, Seasons, four play music, Farris Wheel, Gallery Music Group, Look At You, .dotbleep, Kompute, Roam Recordings, Industry Recordings, Classic, and Panhandle, but Emil remains one of Chicago’s most respected and lauded DJs. He is a Resident DJ at Nu: The Outer Space Disco Dancing Society of Chicago, 2016 Primary Nightclub, and a featured resident at First Saturdays at the legendary Gramaphone Records. His remix here is a full-on Chi-town funk jazz vibe and an ode to Strictly Jaz Unit, a collective that included members such as Boo Williams and Glenn Underground.

Rounding out the EP is the second original, “The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter”, a lusciously hypnotic house track with swirling soundscapes, pulsating rhythms, and an acid-inspired arpeggiated lead.

DJ Heather (Blackcherry Recordings) – “Diggin’ “Heart” and the Andrew Emil Jaz Dub too. Great EP!”
Anthony Pappa (Red Light District - “The best mix is the Karsten Sollors Remix. I will support it!” Distant People (Soul Elements Radio Show) – “Cool lively bounce on Andrew Emil’s Jaz Dub.” Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “Karsten’s mix is my pick!” J. Caprice (High Maintenance) – “Very nice tracks. It’s really hard to pick a favorite!” Edground (Grooveland Music) – “This Andrew Emil Jaz Dub is amazing.” Kane Ian (Dustpan Recordings) – “Liking Andrew Emil’s Jaz Dub and The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter.” Kadabra (The House Hookup Radio Show) – “Holy Crap, the Heart Is A Lonely Hunter is fantastic.” Velanche (Club 91 Radio Show) – “Hard to beat the original, but the remixes are good too.” Kosta** (Vibe FM, Bucharest) – “Summer grooves right here! I enjoyed every track.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, iTunes, And Spotify.

Chad Mitchell - The Argyle Connect EP (Roam Recordings)

Roam Recordings is known for representing the multiple facets of house music and sharing it with the world. The label's latest offering -- The Argyle Connect EP -- comes from one of the label's proprietors, San Francisco-based producer Chad Mitchell, and includes a remix by Chicago’s own Andrew Emil (Four Play Music, Glenview, Classic). “I Surrender” starts the release off with a timeless, nostalgic sound slightly reminiscent of '80s new wave anthems, but fused with a fresh interpretation of the latest nu-disco sound. "Keeps Movin’" proceeds with a more straight-forward house-infused dance floor bounce and a catchy piano line that reminds of the playfulness of Paradise Garage classics like "Let's Go Dancin'". Flipping the original mix of "I Surrender", Andrew Emil’s San Frandisco Dub turns the cut into a disco-flavored dance floor banger through a bass line with plenty of strut and just the right rhythmic guitar accents. “Connect With Our Love” is a more laid back number, but still packs plenty of punch with its poppy bass, seemingly pulled from a couple decades back. This record captures the spirit of past times with a finesse fit for many present day situations. There's a lot to like about it and it's sure to deliver.

Andy Compton (The Rurals / Peng) - "Dope grooves!"
Mark Farina - "I'm liking Andrew Emil's mixes."
Andrew Macari (Greenhouse / Tastie) - "Great stuff … I love Andrew Emil's San Frandisco Dub."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "Yes … groovy and funky!"
Alvaro Hylander (DeepWit Recordings) - "Both of Andrew Emil's versions work good for me. Classy and melancholic vibes with a sprinkle of good old sound."
Lance DeSardi (Legwork Records / Land Shark) - "Nice release."
Saulty (Downtown Party Network) - "Ohh, loving Andrew Emil's San Fransisco Dub!"
Vanilla Ace - "This is a cool EP."
Pete Williams (Natural Rhythm) - "Great release overall, but Andrew Emil's San Fransisco Dub is where it's at."
Chris Massey (Paper Recordings / Electriks) - "I'm liking 'Connect With Our Love' a lot! Nice vibes for this oncoming heatwave summer."
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch / Mega Jawns) - "'I Surrender' is wonderful, as is Andrew' Emil's Vintage Chicago Mix. Solid."
Tee Cardaci (Low Down Grooves / Sine Qua Non) - "Always a good day when a new Roam release hits and this one does not disappoint. It's great to see Chad Mitchell back in the producer's chair … top shelf!"
Velanche (Club 91 Radio Show) - "Chill disco-like coolness."
Simon Lister (People Get Real / Join Our Club) - "'I Surrender' is nice and playful … a great track to get the girls dancing."
Deron Delgado (Paradise / Large Music) - "Andrew Emil's mix is a dope-ass chugger. I'm also diggin' the keys on 'Keeps Movin' and the deep vibes of 'Connect With Our Love'."
DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - "I love the vintage percussive touch of 'Keeps Movin'. Another great 12" by Roam Recordings, one of my favorite house music labels."

Available now from Beatport, Juno Download, and iTunes.