Joe Silva - Solstice (Purespace Recordings)

Winnipeg-based producer Joe Silva is no stranger to alert electronic music aficionados, releasing through his Purespace imprint since 1995 and contributing to the likes of Viva!, Nordic Trax, and Stickman. Silva specializes in an organic approach to synthetic sounds resulting in music that’s consistently warm, forward-looking, and groovy. New sounds from Joe Silva are always a cause for celebration, both on and off the dance floor.

"Solstice" is a punchy late-night treat, touching down within the Venn Diagram connecting techno, deep house, and tech-house. A tight bass-and-rhythm track gives nightclub speakers a workout as spacious chords, percussive hits, and lush atmospherics enter and exit the fray. An electronic piano appears, offering jazzy riffs before an effects-filled breakdown lifts the track skyward. A snazzy Dub version is also provided, giving DJs a sparse but flowing mix that's a tad techier and more than suitable for dark rooms needing moody vibes.

Mazi (Fresh Meat Records) – “The original hit me right away. Really clean and warm production. Like how the arrangement evolves.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “I’m all over this!”
Wilbour Craddock (Groovewest) – “Exactly what I expect from Joe and Purespace, a deep, driving house track with complexity to differentiate from the mundane releases of the week.”
Finest Wear (Colour and Pitch) – “Going deep with the Dub.”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Nice heavy flow to this.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Delicious, chunky, deep. Brilliant House music.”

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

Juan Hoerni ft. Chezere - When You Smile (Cha Cha Project Recordings)

Juan Hoerni, the acclaimed and prolific Los Angeles-based soulful house music producer, reunites with vocalist Chezere for the uplifting floor-mover "When You Smile." Released on Juan's Cha Cha Project Recordings imprint, "When You Smile" melds crisp, disco drums, rousing keyboard riffs and chords, and an electrifying vocal performance from Chezere, drawing upon her history as vocalist with Urban Species (among many others). It's pure house music magic, available here in its original mix as well as a Wet Mix, giving Chezere voice some warehouse flavor.

The legendary DJ Spen (Basement Boys) joins the equally renowned Reelsoul (Sole Channel Music, MN2S) for a classy collaborative remix that demands hands in the air and feet on the dancefloor. Tight beats, string lines, vibraphone keys, and a dose of deep house bounce compliment Chezere's vocals with sultry sophistication. This one's ready to bring the soulful fire, from dimly lit lounges to sweaty nightclubs worldwide.

Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Classy mix from DJ Spen & Reelsoul. I’ll be playing this for sure.”
Pat Bedeau (Bedfunk) – “Loving this, great job from DJ Spen & Reelsoul. In the box.”
Luis Machuca (Friskybeat Records) – “Great release. I’m gonna enjoy playing this at the club.”
Mike Solus (Housemasters Radio) – “Super stuff from Juan & Chezere.”
DJ Lolly (Freek FM) – “Solid soulful house tune and lovely vibes.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “Top class, the vocals hit the spot nicely and the Reelsoul & DJ Spen mixes are stellar!”

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

Legs 11 - This Is Your Home (Beatservice Records)

Legs 11 was formed when Sigmund Floyd, of Palace of Pleasure fame, joined forces with Torstein Dyrnes from the now defunct Playstation duo Tøyen, and mysterious bedroom musician Nils Tveten. During a karaoke-fuelled haze in the seedy parts of Oslo, they discovered a shared love of synth-pop, post-punk, new wave, and house music. Drawing on these influences, the band has created a diverse musical universe, ranging from dark repetitive guitar-driven tracks, via infectious pop gems, to deep yet melodic dancefloor-orientated grooves. In 2017 they were joined by multi-instrumentalist Audun Severin Eftevåg, providing the final piece of the Legs 11 puzzle.

"This Is Your Home" is a choice banger provided to the Beatservice label, laying out the quartet's floor-happy basement groove. It's gritty and real, featuring a steady kick drum bop and the right amount of deep house swing. Cool post-punk style vocals statements ride on top as staccato pads and pulsing bass movements drive the motion. The real treat comes in the last third as an effected saxophone motif dramatically introduces a snaking melody, sending the cut into the late-night bliss zone.

DJ H4L 9000 (Excuse Me? Club) – “Quite the additive tune.”
Redstickman (The Ambient Mafia) – “Tribal Chugger, love it.”
FineCutBodies (Chi Recordings) – “Love the unique production.”
Sean Johnston (History Clock) – “Utter insanity!”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel) – “Strange but cool, really like this one. Love how it bubbles and squelches away.”
Jon Wesley (Insomniac) – “I really weird mid tempo stuff like this, so it’s right up my alley. Perfect for afterhours jams.”

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

Citronade (A Martin Denev Project) - Hopenotica (Issa'min)

The Hopenotica EP brings five new tracks of groovy chill-out bliss from Bali-by-way-of-Bulgaria producer Martin Denev, courtesy of his evocative Citronade project. As the previous Citronade EP, Ezeh, drew upon South East Asian influences, Hopenotica brings in flavors of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. It's a delicious stew specially made for early doors, the classiest of lounges, and delirious back-to-mine stereo sessions.

"Desert Cat" epitomizes the sound with exotic flutes, funky guitar, and spacious atmospheres traveling over a midtempo four-on-the-floor beat. The title track introduces an impeccable bass line hook right up front, guiding layers of sparkling sound-flourishes and a crisp drum machine groove. A subtle, laid-back disco vibe permeates "Cruizinho," joined by some seriously lovely piano playing. "Sandy Toes" meshes a rhythmic island vibe with dream-time treatments and subdued, jazzy keyboard riffs. The Hopenotica EP finishes with "May and June," feeling like an '80s funk/R&B jam swirled through the Ibizan blender — uplifting, synthy, and filled with a healthy dose of sunshine magic.

Jon Fugler (Fluke) – “Hitting all the right poolside notes with this splendid summer selection. May and June definitely winning the extra cherry and mini umbrella for me.”
Still Rob G (Om Records) – “Desert Cat is super nice. Also digging Cruizinho and Sandy Toes.”
Andreas Kinzl (Aromabar) – “Perfect vibes for the sundowner.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z, Neuremberg) – “Nice summer vibes from Citronade.”
DJ Morpheus (Lysergic Factory radio show) – “Very nice loungey stuff. I dig Desert Cat and May and June the most.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “What a stunning release. Love every bit of this. #playlisted”.

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