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.

Stranger Danger - Play Deep / Next Knock (Tarantic Recordings) →

Stranger Danger is no stranger to San Francisco’s underground house music scene. Since 1992 Dominic, a.k.a Stranger Danger has been involved in the underground music scene as a dancer, promoter, DJ, and more recently as a producer. Dominic has been making some noise lately (some very good noise, in fact) which has earned him releases on the likes of Blockhead, Primal Records, Pin Up Recordings, and Bueno Booty. The quality deep and funky sounds coming from this fast-rising talent now also grace Tarantic Records’ catalog, and the label is thrilled to offer the Play Deep/Next Knock EP with remixes by BradElectro and label-head Amit Shoham.

First up is “Play Deep,” a bouncy groove layered with catchy vocal stabs and effects. Dominic recruited Yerba Buena Disco’s Homero Espinosa to mix down the track, and the result is an impeccably-produced funky tune. Next up is “Next Knock,” which keeps the funk going strong with a jazzy horn riff and a light-hearted spoken vocal. Amit Shoham reworks “Next Knock” using his trademark lively percussion grooves to build the energy, and BradElectro gives “Next Knock” a synth-driven makeover using electronic stabs and riffs as the primary elements. Fans of the Tarantic sound are certainly already familiar with Amit and Brad’s work, and are sure to appreciate Stranger Danger’s superb grooves.

DJ Mes (Guesthouse) - “This is dope! My favorite thing from Dom yet. Ill be rocking this for sure.”
Tyree Cooper - “This is a real nice release. I will bang it thoroughly!”
Inland Knights - “I’m liking ‘Play Deep’ and ‘Next Knock’ … good stuff.”
Tommy Largo - “Nice stuff. ‘Play Deep’ and the Amit Shoham remix are my picks.”
Gene Hunt - “‘Next Knock’ is a heater!”
Doc Link - “Very different! Amit Shoham’s mix will catch the floor off guard.”
Al Bradley (3AM Recordings) - “Both originals are sweet. ‘Play Deep’ perhaps the stronger for me, solid deep/tech vibes. On the remix front, Amit’s remix is cool, smart percussion all the way and a lovely rolling vibe. The pick here though is Brad’s squelchy bass-driven groove, wicked stuff!”
Nick Holder - “Bomb release!”
CheckPoint Charlie (MyCuppaT Blog) - “The rumbling bass that courses through all of these tracks Is just awesome. Warm, but punchy, a little techy, jacking and smart throughout. I’m a big fan of all the tracks on this release. Really, really cool!”
Rick Preston - “Another stellar Tarantic release!”

Available now from Juno Download and Beatport