Col Lawton & Sen-Sei - The Voice (Uniting Souls Music)

Col Lawton and Sen-Sei's latest offering, The Voice EP, is a vibrant addition to the enduring spirit of house music. Released on Seattle's Uniting Souls Music, this release showcases the duo's knack for crafting tracks that resonate with the body and soul.

The EP's titular track, "The Voice (Vocal Mix)," sets the tone with its deep, bassy kick and pulsating pads. Sen-Sei's trademark keywork dances atop a hi-hat shuffle, while a soulful female vocal adds a soulful heft. It's a track that evokes the essence of a West Coast warehouse party, perfect for those late-night moments when the dance floor is in full swing.

Remixes by Jaemus and Stranger Danger offer fresh perspectives on the original, each with a unique flavor. Jaemus' spacious, crisp take conjures images of poolside partying, while Stranger Danger injects a funky, hip-hop-inspired energy bound to get heads nodding and feet in motion.

"Respect Music," the EP's second original track, is a rallying cry for the house music community. Cool arpeggios and an old-school bassline provide the foundation for melodic synth layers and rhythmic vocal hits, creating a nostalgic and forward-thinking sound. Wez BK is on hand for the remix, giving off an after-hours vibe with its driving funk, chunky snare hits, and dramatic breakdowns.

Col Lawton and Sen-Sei have delivered a release that captures the essence of house music's past while pushing the genre forward. The Voice EP is a must-listen for DJs and house enthusiasts, offering a diverse range of tracks that are sure to find their way into sets throughout the deep house community.

Da Sunlounge (Myna Music) – “Nice release! all the mixes are quality. The Voice Vocal Mix and Respect Music - Wez BK mix for my main picks.”
Joey Silvero / Distant People (Seamless) – “Great deepness on this one. Has that warehouse feel.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “The remixes are very nice for my next sets.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z Neurnberg) – “The instrumental version of "The Voice" + Wez BK's remix of "Respect Music" are my favorites here.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “A glorious slice of soul infused deep house bliss.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “Cool grooves for the serious House heads... Stranger Danger Remix and Respect Music are Fab!”

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

Col Lawton - Little Closer / Music Showed Me Love (The Remixes) [Uniting Souls Music]

Hot on the heels of Col Lawton's original single for "Little Closer" and "Music Showed Me Love," renowned Pacific Northwest house collective Uniting Souls has issued a top notch remixed follow-up. Col is a founder of Deep Fix Recordings and for releases with the likes of King Street Sounds, Atjazz Record Company, and Salted Music. Col's warm and deep house music sonics have moved dancefloors for a while, and his productions lend themselves nicely to fantastic remixes like the ones found on this single.

Liz Somes — who recently won the Future Talent Award from the Pete Tong DJ Academy — is first on the remix podium, grabbing "Little Closer" and adding a dose a smooth spaciousness. A techy bass line, echoed key pads, panned percussion, and added vocal phrases from Katty Heath give this remix bonus shine. Next up, Sen-Sei & Stranger Danger drop their Left Coast Deep Groover mix of "Music Showed Me Love." Sen-Sei's delicious keyboard riffs accompany a driving 4-on-the-floor beat and layers constructed from the original vocals and track elements. Superb stuff. Then Uniting Souls mainstay Jon Lee tackles "Music Showed Me Love" with a stripped-down version that gets extra deep and moody. The vocal is delivered in snippets as a techno rhythm, strangely effected synth lines, and ambient pads build the formidable vibe to a powerful breakdown. Proper nightclub jams throughout!

Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “Solid house music. Thanks guys!”
Wesley Holmes (Flammable) – “Damn! Great follow up to the original. Very versatile remix package! each mix can be played in different times throughout the night. Will play.”
Takamasa Owaki (Cactus Experience) – “Great work! Full support.”
Jason Merle (4E&A Records) – “Great release. All 3 tracks are good and offer enough variety to make it a necessity in the bag.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House webzine) – “A classy late night groover.”
Black Mighty Wax (Gru Radio) – “That kind of House I like to play.”

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

Sen-Sei & HUGEhands - Wait For You (Viva Recordings)

After the top ten Traxsource triumph of "You Got Something," the veteran house music duo of Sen-Sei (Delve Deeper, Nervous) and HUGEhands (AKA James Druett — i Records, Sound Vessel) return for another stellar slab of deep and funky dancefloor vibes for Viva Recordings. "Wait For You" showcases the pair's musical prowess, with all music composed and played for the single, including some lovely interplay between saxophone and electric piano. The cut is smooth but driving, a tight four-on-the-floor beat guiding the melodic adventure. Cool processed vocals and layers of sublime flourishes add to the track's sensual late-night air. Legendary producer Demarkus Lewis is enlisted on the remix and fully delivers with Deez Flipper Mix. Demarkus takes full advantage of all the instrumentation options as he cuts, loops, stabs, and generally funks-up the source material. A skippy house beat rides under a generous helping of Demarkus's magic, giving the remix a delirious NY-meets-UK feel. DJs and aficionados look no further — this pack's got what it takes. Don't wait!

Wilbour Craddock (Groovewest) – “The perfect jam for a cocktail, some sun and friends. This is summer house redefined.”
Sean Smith (Smooth Agent Records) – “Feeling the original mix. Will try this out.”
Andrew Macari (Greenhouse) – “Solid deep vibes.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “A very cool rework by Demarkus Lewis.”
Mark Mac (Ibiza Live FM 107.3) – “Two stunning tunes an excellent Original with a smooth classy rework. Top package.”
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX) – “What another epic release this is from the guys, love it, full marks from me.”

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

Sen-Sei & HUGEhands - You Got Something (Viva Recordings)

When two house music veterans join forces on Viva Recordings for some music action, you know you've got something special. And that's certainly the case with "You Got Something," the first of a two-part single from San Francisco keyboard and studio legend Sen-Sei (Delve Deeper, Nervous) and renowned DJ-turned-producer HUGEhands (AKA James Druett — i Records, Sound Vessel). The pair have come together for a slinky, late-night deep house charmer full of left-coast vibes, dubby flavors, and solid musicianship. A punchy rhythm-and-bass track leads the dancefloor on a journey through affecting vocal hooks, echoed sax riffs, and intricately layered keyboard sections. Col Lawton (Deep Fix Recordings) slips into the collab with a spacious remix of "You Got Something," blending dreamy effects and flourishes with the original's melodic craft. The result is a tad jazzier while gliding further into the deep side, eventually sprinkled with a floor-lifting acid bass line. Both sides of this single are sure to become DJ staples, soon to be accompanied by the release of Part 2.

Hector Romero (Saw Recordings) – “Very nice deep groove by Sen-Sei & HUGEhands.”
Tony H (Dirtybird) – “Both the OG and the Remix are very vibey. I did it.”
Dan Laino (Phunk Junk Records) – “Both tracks are great, but I’m digging the remix vibe.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Quality house music. Sensational.”
Mike Solus (Housemasters Radio) – “Sen-Sei & HUGEhands, thanks for this. I like what you’ve done here.”
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX) – “Top notch Deep House from Sen-Sei & HUGEhands. This is a proper feeling.”

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