Ron Trent's 1995 classic! A low-slung groove you could call a forerunner of beatdown. The image of black dancers moving to a sound like this is just the best. On the B-side, "Morning Fever," featuring vibraphone, is another great dancer with a wicked bassline. This is the kind of sound that influenced THEO PARRISH. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

A legendary producer in the Chicago house scene. SPENCER KINCY—known as Gemini—was a mysterious genius who introduced the world to his unique, eccentric grooves, only to suddenly vanish at the height of his career. This release is a reissue of the EP "Untitled," originally released in 1995 on the prestigious 〈CAJUAL〉 label, run by CAJMERE (aka Gree ...Read moren Velvet). It features tracks like A2. “Joker (sample 2),” which overwhelms listeners with its spectacular disco-sampled sound and crazy percussion work highlighted by outlandish edits! Everything is top-notch!!

The A-side is "Cosmic Paradise (Larry Heard Underground Remix)," originally tucked away as the B2 cut on "Cosmic Paradise," released in 2012 on Zarate_Fix's THUG Records with Nick Anthony Simoncino under his Ron Jason alias. The B-side is "Warriors Dance (Ron Trent Remix)," from the three-part "The Warrior Dance" series released on Skylax. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

蘭老舗〈CLONE〉の復刻ライン”Clone Classic Cuts”の最新ワーク！〈GUIDANCE〉や〈NDATL MUZIK〉から現在も作品を発表し続ける、アンダーグラウンドのカリスマAUSTIN BASCOのマスターピースがリマスタリング復刻。温度宿るメロディックベースとキーの旋律の掛け合い、ゆったりとしたテンポで内省的にフロアを温める「A Place In Time」を筆頭に、デトロイト由来のフューチャリスティック、シカゴのベースグルーヴ、なにより感傷を揺さぶるメロディメイキングセンスからこそ誕生。30年の月日が経過しても色褪せぬ永遠のクラシックです、この機会に是非。 (Akie)

The 1999 original release didn't include the original mix: it featured a spiritual deep house mix by Chris Brann (of Wamdue Kids/Project and The Ananda Project fame) and Atlanta house scene mainstay Karl Injex, plus a remix by the late Chicago house hero Paul Johnson. This 2016 edition adds the original mix as heard on "Primitive Arts."

MD (Marvin Dash), whose 2025 release on WORKSHOP came as quite a surprise. Experimental sequencing in the classic Frankfurt-scene manner — think LOSOUL — paired with a glossy house sheen. A remastered reissue of a masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

A new release from Alton Miller, a pioneer of '90s Detroit house who caught Derrick May's eye and put out records like Aphrodisiac on Transmat's sublabel Fragile. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

A new release from 〈180 GR RECORDS〉, founded to explore the analog culture of records and hardware! After enlisting pros like GLENN UNDERGROUND for the first installment and FRED P for the second, this popular "Music & Territory" series' third installment doesn't disappoint in its choice of remixers either. The original features soulful house vocal ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)s, and the "Your X (180 GR Organic Mix)" version, which pushes the organic resonance of Latin percussion to the fore, is sublime. Veteran TRINIDADIAN DEEP, who has long been active as a close ally of RON TRENT, injects his signature deep, meditative essence, presenting a rich texture with softly floating synthesis and rolling percussion. Accomplished Italian house producer NICO LAHS brings his jazz-based house aesthetic, with freewheeling keys and groovy drum work. All while honoring the universal, emotional core of the original and breathing new energy into it. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Working out of 〈COSMIC RHYTHM〉, the label he runs himself, and having left classics on key house imprints like 〈ADEEN〉 and 〈LOCAL TALK〉 under this name, NICO LAHS once again delivers luxuriously comfortable house jams! The track that sets the tone for this record, "Fiori Di Maggio" (sample1), conjures Italy's blue shoreline with fresh, warm vibes — ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) a sublime cut where bell tones glide alongside lightly chopped Latin percussion. "A Place In The Sun" (sample2) pushes percussive textures to the front, with smoky, deep soul vocal chops and Fender bass. Mellow, easy-settling melodies and richly varied arrangements — the quality here is almost too high. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From 〈LOST CONTROL 2097〉, the label run by BLACK EYES — an offshoot of the long-running party "LOST CONTROL" and a name gathering followers as an NTS resident — comes a release by WALT J, the man behind the Detroit cult classic "Reborn" (1997) (he'd previously appeared as a remixer, but this is his first solo outing here)! "Resonance" (sample1) is ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)Motor City house built in multiple layers of texture: loud open cymbals and heavy kicks, a chord refrain that pulls it all together deep and dreamy, topped with PRINCE OF HYDRO's hypnotic poetry. "Love Petals" (sample2), where crisp percussion meets dreamy keys, is a refix of a gem dug out of his private archives. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Chicago house artist MAZI NAMVAR, known for his work under the name AUDIO SOUL PROJECT, is reissuing a masterpiece on his own label, 〈FRESH MEAT〉! “Tattoo Of You” (sample 1) showcases the essence of Chicago with its crisp hats and kick, acid chops, a jackin’ side-to-side groove, and a bouncy bassline. The release also includes the new track “Murmur ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)s Low,” featuring spoken word by saxophonist JIMMY TRIPP and MAZI himself—a powerful deep house track where the saxophone explodes with soulful energy! This reissue, crafted with meticulous attention to every detail by the artist himself, allows you to savor the tracks just as much—if not more—than the original, which is becoming increasingly hard to find. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A special record inspired by the friends who kept him tied to music even while he was on hiatus. Catalogue number 4 on 〈THE AXIS OF PEOPLE〉, the label run by alternative dance pioneer FANTASTIC MAN! "Hemisphere" (sample1) soaks up dub elements, delicately shimmering fantastical synth tones into a sound that's both driving and warm. "Signal Flow" (s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ample3) is dub-tech dressed up with magical SFX and samples. Also keep an ear on "Serenity Now (Fantastic Man Remix)" (sample2), where label owner FANTASTIC MAN takes the original's dreamy tones and harmonies into trancey, hypnotic territory! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

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『Second Circle returns with a reissue of ‘Rainsong’ by Gus Till, presented here alongside a new remix from Japanese producer Kuniyuki Takahashi.

Originally emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk and new wave underground in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Gus Till has spent more than four decades navigati ...Read moreng a remarkably diverse musical path. From early electronic experimentation with Third Eye alongside Ollie Olsen, through a pivotal role in the formative years of the global psy-trance movement and collaborations with artists including Michael Hutchence, System 7, Manu Dibango, Todd Terry and Bim Sherman, Till’s work has consistently resisted easy categorisation, moving fluidly between ambient music, downtempo, house, trance and psychedelic electronica.

First released on Japan’s Dakini Records in 2006, ‘Rainsong’ captures many of these threads in a single expansive composition. Built around a pulsating bassline, layered live percussion and soaring vocal elements, the track sits comfortably between the dancefloor and more immersive listening environments. Unfolding patiently across nearly thirteen minutes, it combines hypnotic rhythmic momentum with a rich sense of atmosphere and musicality.

For the B-side, Kuniyuki Takahashi offers a distinct reinterpretation of the original. His remix gradually unfolds from a patient introduction into a deep and richly textured exploration of the track’s core themes. Subtle spatial processing, nuanced arrangement shifts and his unmistakable sense of atmosphere transform the source material while preserving its emotional core.

'Rainsong' will be released digitally and on vinyl through Second Circle on July 29th. Sleeve art and design by Michael Willis.

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FRITS WENTINK, one of the artists emblematic of CLONE’s sub-label 〈ROYAL OAK〉, is making a comeback with house tracks that have already proven their worth on the dance floor! Highlights include the organ phrase in “Burned” (sample 2), where warm, deep synth pads are underpinned by a meaty tech groove, and the round, fat acid bassline in “Heat Shiel ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)d” (sample 1), where the machine beat is hooked by a cowbell. All four tracks are infused with the essence of old-school house, delivering a retro-futuristic sound that’s sure to please. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The label 〈MISTER BEAR〉, launched by CRAIG WHITE two years ago, has also reached number 10 in the catalog! He has collaborated with GLENN UNDERGROUND, BOO WILLIAMS, BRIAN HARDEN, and others—VICK LAVENDER, who continues to forge his own path while running 〈SOPHISTICADO RECORDINGS〉 to carry on the tradition of house music, makes a comeback alongside ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)his longtime collaborator JUSTIN DILLARD. “Love TIMES” (sample 1) is a deep house journey that induces a profound sense of ecstasy, featuring a seamless interplay between smooth electric piano playing and a funky, driving groove—the instrumental version, where the electric piano’s tone really stands out, is also highly recommended. “The Experimental” (sample 2) is an epic track running over nine minutes, featuring funky clavinet phrases, soulful vocals, and an elegant jam over a rich, full-bodied bassline. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The compilation kicks off with “Destination Heaven,” an anonymous release from 1995 on *Undaground Therapy Muzik* by the duo of Roy Davis Jr.—who would later release a masterpiece that would go down in house music history with *Men From The Nile*—and Jay Juniel, credited under the pseudonym “Earth Boys.” Four tracks: “Family Of Few” by Billy “Jack” ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito) Williams and Kevin Elliott of the Chicago Mindreaders, released under pseudonyms on *430west*; “DUMMY HEAD” featuring Jovonne; and “In My Mind (Acid Pink)” by KARIM, a one-off project by Rob Mello. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

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『Alex Wann & JUNO combine for ‘Allo’ on Crosstown Rebels. Out on 8th May 2026, the two in-demand talents combine for a cinematic label debut on Damian Lazarus’ imprint. Parisian DJ/producer Alex Wann joins forces with German talent JUNO for a brooding two-track EP arriving via Crosstown Rebels on 8th May. Al ...Read moreex has become a formidable force within the melodic house landscape, performing at festivals and venues from Tomorrowland to Pacha Ibiza, while holding a Las Vegas residency at Wynn’s XS Nightclub. His reach extends far beyond the booth, with multiple Beatport chart-topping releases on renowned imprints and notable support from Keinemusik, Diplo, John Summit, BLOND:ISH, and more. Here he collaborates with JUNO, who comes off a breakout 2025 marked by his standout hit ‘Last Dance’ on Magnifik Music and a Hot Mix for Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1, delivering an impressive label debut for the pair. Title track ‘Allo’ sees the pair lock into a deep, groove-led collaboration that balances warmth and intensity, built around a driving low end and a steadily rising sense of pressure as its growling basslines, echoing synth textures, and razor-sharp percussion slowly unfold. On the fl ip, ‘IDONE’ fi nds Alex Wann stepping out solo with an introspective fi nish, featuring pulsing riff s and pensive, elongated piano chords, threaded by a winding, gritty synth line that gradually builds toward a powerful climax.』

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『For its eleventh installment, Raw Soul continues to carve out its place in the deeper end of the house spectrum, this time welcoming Stuttgart-based DJ and producer Jakob Mäder to the fold.

Titled “House Your Feeling”, the five-track EP captures Mäder’s wide-ranging musical language—r ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)ooted in house, yet drifting effortlessly into ambient textures, disco-tinted warmth, and subtly experimental structures. It’s a body of work that feels both intimate and expansive, equally suited for late-night listening and early-morning dancefloors.
The collaboration has been a long time in the making. Built over months of close exchange, the project reflects not only a shared musical vision but also a genuine personal connection. That sense of trust and patience resonates throughout the record—carefully crafted, unhurried, and deeply felt.

Across the EP, Mäder explores different shades of house music: from reduced, dreamy cuts to more groove-driven moments, always maintaining a distinct emotional core. One of the highlights comes in the form of a collaboration with Markus Phillip, adding another layer of depth to an already rich release.

Known for his work with the Midnight Service crew and his eclectic productions spanning ambient, deep house and breakbeat, Mäder brings a refined yet playful touch to Raw Soul’s catalogue. With “House Your Feeling”, he delivers a timeless contribution that feels grounded in the present while nodding to the genre’s enduring legacy.
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A house track with elements of filter disco, beatdown, and the French Touch. A vinyl-only 12-inch release. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

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『Following his recent appearance on the label, Craig Alexander returns to Yore Records with a carefully curated reissue of two standout House Workouts: Phenomenal Woman and Across My Mind. Originally released on earlier records, these tracks are now brought together on one 12" - each presented in two distinct mixes - capturi ...Read moreng the raw, emotional depth of Chicago House in its purest form. At the heart of this release lies Phenomenal Woman, a track that draws inspiration from Maya Angelou's iconic poem of the same name. Rooted in the African-American cultural context, the piece carries a subtle but powerful message of identity, strength and self-definition - translated here into deep, jazz-infused House music. Across My Mind complements this with a more introspective tone, driven by warm chords, understated grooves and a timeless sense of space. Together, these recordings embody what House music has always been at its core: music with a message, shaped by lived experience, culture and emotion. Stripped down, honest and deeply rooted, this is Chicago House in its most original and authentic form - a sound that continues to resonate far beyond the dancefloor. Limited to 250 copies worldwide / no repress.』