Sealing August feat. Lovebirds + Nick Chacona + Andrey DJackonda

Another dose of what you love, good electronic music. Check it:

1. White Elephant - Sir John[Redux]
Benjamin Smith, Chris Todd and Jim Baron make up White Elephant. I've never heard any of they're stuff before, but this tune caught my attention on Chris Coco's Melodica 11 July 2011. Balearic, down tempo stuff, just what you need with a bad hangover. Part of Sir John EP, which features a nu disco take from Mark E.




Release Date: 26-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the day: Morning, Early Afternoon




2. Lovebirds feat. Stee Downes - Want You In My Soul[Winding Road]
First heard this on Mr. Mr.'s facebook post, this tune defines what love is all about. Kicking off with ambient melodies, shortly followed by the groove, the track dives into deep funky space supplemented with superb vocals by Stee Downes. Defo one of them tunes you play on a long drive in perfect weather. Part of the Want You In My Soul EP, which features a Hot Toddy remix, an instrumental version, a reprise of the original and Give Me A Dubf*ck.
Release Date: 21-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the day: Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening


3. Vahagn - Relapse(Nick Chacona Remix)[Buzzin' Fly]
Another artist I was unaware of, until I heard Transitions with John Digweed - 21st July 2011. Nick adds a superb vibe to the original, packed with soul. Part of Relapse EP, which features the original and a Dana Ruh remix.





Release Date: 24-07-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the day: Late Afternoon, Early Evening


Vahagn 'Relapse' (Nick Chacona Remix) (Extract) by buzzinfly

4. Andrey Djackonda - Something About You[NewBorn]

Coming to the highlight of the post, this Russian has set the benchmark for young upcoming producers by dishing out a BOMB ! I swear, I can not get enough of this tune, it is filled with such a deep vibe, the breakdown is full of love and rich textures, this guy is defo on my radar. Danny Howells, if you stumble upon this post by any chance, here's prolly something you'll want in your playlist. Part of the Lucky Beggar EP which features Roxy, Lucky Beggar and Sun In Your Eyes.

Release Date: 13-06-2011 | Set Fit: Getting There, Peaktime | Time of the day: Late Evening, Night

Andrey Djackonda - Something about you (NBR094) by AndreyDjackonda

5. Sandy Rivera & Simon Mattson - Moxa Sax[Rebirth]
Yesss !! Another one of them sax classics you're never going to get over. Classic deep bouncy groove with a tribal perc touch and sax frizzles all the way. Good stuff ! Part of the Moxa Vol. 1: Follow The X compilation.





Release Date: 18-07-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the day: Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening

August Picks feat. Jimpster + Vincenzo + Kraak & Smaak + Luis Junior

Been more than a month since I posted, and now I've heard so many tunes that need a shout out. I'm going to try and span the entire spectrum of sub-genres in the 'Good Stuff !' space, but I'll warn ya, I'm a sucker for deep house. Check it:

1. YouANDewan - 1988(Jimpster's Second Summer of Love Mix)[Lo:Rise]

My favourite producer, Freerange boss Jamie Odell aka Jimpster gives us a monster and I mean MONSTER take on Ewan Smith's 1988. I love the way he's turned this delicate melodic masterpiece into a bouncy and perc'ish version filled with vibe. Drop this on the dancefloor during the warm-up hours and you're guaranteed a couple of ears to what follows. Part of the 1988 EP, which includes the original.

Release Date: 22-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day: Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening

2. Doubtingthomas - It Keeps You Occupied While You're On Flight[Manual]
Frenchman Aurelien Riviere aka Doubtingthomas, who I've started following now, dishes out this deep tech. tune that's got some trippy voice samples over a very neat groove. Part of the Sound Shifting: Versatility EP.





Release Date: 16-05-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Late Afternoon

3. GusGus - Changes Come[Kompakt]
Here's a dark tune with great vocals and deep acidic textures. An overall mood-setter this, part of GusGus' new album Arabian Horse on Kompakt. Been digging this alot !




Release Date: 23-05-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

4. Vincenzo & Elon - Yarra Valley(Reprise)[Bedrock]

German deep house producer Vincenzo Ragone teams up with Edon Admony to give us a bliss'ed out version of their massive tune 'Yarra Valley'. Soul and dub wrapped in a classy package, this comes as part of CD 1 of John Digweed's Structures Two compilation, which features ambient reworks of quite a few timeless tunes.

Release Date: 20-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon


5. Kraak & Smaak feat. Lex Empress - Hold Back Love[Jalapeno]
Getting into something different, going back to the roots of disco and adding funky freshness to it is Wim Plug, Oscar de Jong and Mark Kneppers aka Kraak & Smaak. Really nice vibe to this tune, reminds me of that retro sound that I wasn't around to witness(*sob* *sob*). Synth, Soul and a whole lotta love ! Part of the Electric Hustle compilation, which also features Never Too Late feat. Janne Schra,  another fav. of mine.
Release Date: 22-04-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup | Time of the Day:  Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon

6. The Disclosure Project - Excursions[Disclosure Project Recordings]
JP Phillippe and Mr. Jones aka The Disclosure Project drop another bomb of love, rather dark this one. Casual keys and balearics splashed over a tight groove, this tune is a phase change from Fortean Quack, which you should check out if you haven't already, classic chill-out house music. Part of the Excursions Remixes EP, which features the Frankman and Evren Ulusoy takes.



Release Date: 14-02-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day:  Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening


7. Infusion - Love and Imitation(Luis Junior Remix)[Vapour]
Achtung Achtung all prog. heads ! Spaniard Luis Junior provides a stellar remix of Love and Imitation. Deep-border lining-progressive basslines with ambient textures from the original, this remix defo stands out for me. Part of the Love and Imitation Remixes - Part 1 compilation, which features two other splendid takes. The whole EP is worth checking out.



Release Date: 24-05-2011 | Set Fit: Peaktime, Finish | Time of the Day:  Night

 8. Von D feat. Phephe - Love Music[Boka]

I'm not a big fan of dubstep, but keep the layers minimal, add a chick's vocals and keep that love coming ....You've got my attention ! Part of Von D's Daydreaming album, this tune has defo got me hooked to the lighter, more trip-hop oriented side of the sub-genre. Great stuff !

Release Date: 06-06-2011 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There, Peaktime, Finish | Time of the Day:  Morning, Early Afternoon

9. Embliss - Back To Mine[Anjunadeep]
What I love about Tim Brandwijk is that on top of the usual hackneyed proggy basslines, he always adds a certain subtlety to his productions, through sounds that aim at the bottom of your heart. Remember Lemonakia? What a friggin' tune that is. So simple and beautiful. Michael Cassette provides his trademark 80's take on the same, part of the Back To Mine EP.




Release Date: 07-12-2010 | Set Fit: Warmup, Getting There | Time of the Day: Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening, Night