Danced Til Midnight - She Can't Love You (Remixes) [Thylacine Sounds]

Acclaimed London-based outfit Danced Til Midnight revisits their recent single “She Can’t Love You” with a potent deep house remix by Kenny Summit and a stunning new version from the band. Led by producer and DJ Andy Anderson, Danced Til Midnight embark on a musical mission to create something truly unique: electronic sun-drenched grooves with clear undertones of eras gone past. “She Can’t Love You” delivers on the promise with smooth, soulful vocals from Iljeoma and timeless, top notch production and instrumentation.

This latest single on Thylacine Sounds opens with a deep and funky remix of “She Can’t Love You” from Los Angeles's Kenny Summit (Good For You Records). Kenny transforms the original with hypnotic sub-bass, phased staccato chords, and an insistent, crisp rhythm track. Iljeoma's vocals are given a far-away spaciness, beckoning listeners to the dance floor with a beguiling tone. The b-side presents Danced Til Midnight's own Acoustic Version, featuring the legendary Danny Thompson on bass guitar. The tune takes on a classic vibe, suitable for soundtracking a tense movie scene between two lovers who also happen to be secret agents for opposing sides. These two very different mixes show the strength of the original song, with its beautiful, haunting melody and evocative lyrics. Danced Til Midnight satisfies once again.

Vanilla Ace (Bunny Tiger) – “Cool remix from Kenny Summit.”
Shane Johnson (Fish Go Deep) – “Nice groove going on in the remix. Hooky vocal line too.”
Alexander Robotnick (Hot Elephant Music) – “Good & Deep.”
Haldo (Proceed Records) – “Good deep mix. I’ll try it on the floor.”
Lee Jones / Country Gents (Buslife) – “Really like Kenny’s mix. Definitely a keeper!”
Matt Prehn (Oh So Coy) – “Very nice tripped out vibe.”
Taigo Onez (Bang Le’ Dex Radio Show) - “Wonderful. Absolutely wonderful!”
Richie Roberts (The Dance Factory on BBC) – “Kenny knocked it out of the park with this one. Floors are gonna burn!”
Leo Portela (PMB / Soulstar) – “A very good music composition and remix. In my bag!”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel, Sydney) – “Very nice original, and a great remix as well. Beautiful tune.”

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Various Artists - forTunea Cookies Vol. 2 (forTunea)

The Viennese forTunea label finishes 2017 with another batch of their tasty sweets, forTunea Cookies Vol. 2. The ingredients on the A-side were masterfully added by chef Klaus Benedek and the newest member of the forTunea baking team, Lukas Poellauer. To start things off, “Splattered" is a typical moody, melancholic sweetener from Klaus Benedek. A chopped hookline, heavy reverbed synths and a vocoder are the signature features in this track. “Underground”, from Lukas Poellauer is up next, and utilizing the finest additives money can buy, mixes the batter by fusing tasty bits from both Chicago and UK influences.

The B-side sprinkles in some zesty flavors to keep your palate fresh. Jakobin & Peletronic serve up "Morning Glory" like organic seeds and spices, taking the groove factor of the batch up a notch. Last but not least the Schampus Ghost teams up with Anemona to finish the baking session with “More XTC”. What they are adding to the cookies? Well, it certainly isn’t sugar. It is for the best that we don’t unveil the secret ingredient. Let’s just say there are some funky disco vibes within to keep the cookies groovy. All in all, forTunea Cookies are certainly an enjoyable treat.

Danny Ward (Moodymanc / Dubble D) – “Splattered is the groove for me, thanks!”
Dean Facer (Resident Adviser reviewer) – “Amazing release! I really love the sound forTunea is creating.”
Manuel Sahagun (Electronique / OFF Recordings) – “Yes! Good tracks over here.”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite / Proton Radio) – “Great tracks. What I love is that they are all quite unique and full of character.”
Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “Great EP, will be supporting.”
Vincent Kwok (Eight-Fifteen) – “Great selection of tracks. I don’t know which to pick as my favorite.”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Underground by Lukas Poellauer is a nice solid tune.”
Tony D'Onghia (Radio Koper-Capodistria – Slovenia) – “Another winner from these guys … I love it!”
Jaymz Nylon (Adult Selections Radio Show) – “More please! I will be playing every track.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel show – Sydney) – “Lovely deep groovy tunes throughout. I’m especially floored by Underground and Morning Glory.”

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Various Artists - Winter Sampler: 20 Year Compilation (Uniting Souls Music)

Twenty years of Uniting Souls! The Seattle institution – collective, events promoter, and record label – celebrates an impressive two decades since formation with a compilation showcasing some of the crew's strongest contributors. Across top notch eight cuts, the Winter Sampler: 20 Year Compilation delivers the deep, underground beats that Uniting Souls is known for.

Michael Manahan (Hunt & Gather) starts off the sampler with the groovy "Center Peace," featuring evocative vocals from Tamika Jackson which alternates between sung and spoken phrases. Spacey pads and sharp chords drive things along nicely. Long-time Uniting Souls denizen Tokita (Night Grooves) then unleashes "Jazzcid" which funks up the proceedings. Its delicious nods to the old school are irresistible. "Everyday" comes courtesy of Jeromy Nail (Innerflight Music), dropping intricate beat programming, bouncing sub bass, and a slinky dance floor vibe. DJ duo Lee Houser (Tilted Records) contributes two cuts, with "Art of State" exhibiting a classic, psychedelic west coast deep house flavor. The pair's "Don't Even Know Me" then gets remixed by veteran Uniting Souls DJ Jordan Strong who sublimely places the cut right in the middle of an underground basement party at 4 AM. Reno, Nevada, DJs Sulli & 5657 are up next, delivering some particularly chunky beats and a ton of late night atmosphere. Live electronic trio, renowned & much-loved in the Pacific Northwest festival community, Madly In Dub lend an exotic flair with "Suenos Verdes," and Jordan Strong returns to close out the compilation with the deep, percussive, and dark "Picture In The Sky," a collaboration with Shonja.

Winter Sampler: 20 Year Compilation serves as a brilliant 'state of the nation' for Uniting Souls and its family. The label and collective is as strong as ever, and there's no sign of slowing down. Seattle's house music underground is in good hands.

Craig Stewart (Montana & Stewart) – “I’m feeling Tokita’s Jazzcid, nice work.”
Doc Martin (Sublevel) – “Nice one guys!”
Lorenzo al Dino (7th District Inc. / Radio One Ibiza) – “Solid package of tracks. Well Done.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Congrats on two decades guys, great stash of music!”
KJ (Integrity Recordings) – “Real tight. Sweet.”
Jon Lee (Tilted Records) – “Fantastic release! Great representation of NW sounds.”
Blueshift (Madhouse Records / Nurvous) – “Great tracks here. Will be supporting a bunch of them.”
DJ P-Rez (Not So Fast Records) – “This whole compilation is sick!”
Randall Jones (Audio Therapy / Baroque) – “Killer comp. Lots of great music here. My favorites are Jazzcid and Picture in the Sky. Will play on the radio show.”
Black Alley (In Control Radio Show) – “Strong compilation. Will be played on my upcoming show. Congrats to 20 years!”

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Andromo - Off The Coast (Viva Recordings)

Originally calling El Salvador home, current Vancouver, BC resident Andromo joins the ranks of Viva Recordings for his first single on the label, Off The Coast. The title track is a deep and thoughtful journey, utilizing a multitude of textures and syncopated rhythms transporting you into a realm beyond boundaries. This one is suitable for late nights, early mornings and everything in between. Next up is “Julia”, moving more towards a peak hour energy on the deep tech side. Driving rhythms, keyboard stabs and keys take this one to a next level of dance floor ready grooves yet still retaining thought provoking deepness that only Andromo can deliver.

Andromo has been playing for over 15 years, and has graced the decks of some of Latin America’s most prestigious events and clubs. He’s been called one of the hardest working producers and DJ’s in El Salvador, and melds groovy techno and tech house into his DJ Sets. Also know for re-editing tracks in Ableton Live, Andromo makes every set stand out with his own unique flavor. Andromo is also the creator of Rainforest Music, a collective of some of the hottest artists coming out of Central and South America. Off The Coast is sure to be one of those projects that ignites hearts and minds across the globe, and that will stay in your crate for months and years to come. Board your vessel and set sail!

Gabriel I (Tenampa Recordings) – “Great stuff that will be played in my sets for sure.”
Pete Williams (Natural Rhythm) – “Off the Coast is a cool, deep groover.”
Richie Hartness (UntitledMusic) – “Off the Coast is pure class!”
Tony H (Bonanza Records) – “Julia is the one for me.”
Haldo (Proceed Records) – “Off The Coast for me. Amazing track. Dream trip! Full support.”
Kirby (Nordic Trax) – “Julia sounds nice, good job.”
Jon Manley (hOUSEwORX) – “Excellent deep house from Andromo. Delicious!”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “This release is a bit special. 2 Killer tracks, with Julia delivering an awesome journey. Thanks!”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Gorgeous brace of tracks here. I will be playing both.”
Steve 'Griffo' Griffiths (Freak Da Funk radio show) – “Oooh! This is rather nice! So much music tagged 'deep house' is about as deep as a teaspoon that has been flattened but 'Off The Coast' most definitely is worthy of the tag.”

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