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Ben Delay 5 Tracks of the Moment

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Ben Delay

Red-hot German DJ/producer Ben Delay made quite a transatlantic splash with his snazzy contribution called “Brooklyn (Back In Time)” heard on the four-track Brooklyn Sessions 2020 EP, a release that dropped in April on Nervous Records. The famed NYC label invited Ben, along with London-based biological brothers in rhythm Ash from Trutopia and Lisbon’s Moullinex, to collaborate in a Big Apple studio in September 2019.

After Trutopia shared their five tracks of the moment, now it’s time for the Cologne-based house music maestro to tell us which tracks are floating his proverbial boat. Read on to find out more. Continue Reading →

Trutopia 5 Tracks of the Moment

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Trutopia

Wales-bred and currently London-based house DJ/producer duo Trutopia – brothers Ash and Kris – were doing well by all accounts before the COVID-19 pandemic reared its ugly head at the beginning of 2020.

Since taking the plunge into production several years ago, they’ve been cultivating their deep, ’90s-influenced sound on releases for labels like Strictly Rhythm, Madtech and Armada Subjekt. They’ve also worked hard in the DJ booth, taking their vibes to clubs all over the world.

Before the world went sideways Ash and Kris traveled to New York City in September 2019 at the invitation of Big Apple dance label institution Nervous Records, who’ve previously released Trutopia jams like “4 The Show” and “Can’t Let Go.” They took part in a recording session along with Germany’s Ben Delay and Lisbon’s Moullinex. The result is the four-track Brooklyn Sessions 2020 EP that dropped on April 24. The EP features two stirring contributions from the pair, “You Can Not Hold Back” feat. Koffee and the “Galesa” collab with Moullinex.

Currently in lockdown in London, we caught up with the lads and asked them to share their favorite tracks of the moment.

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5 Uplifting Deep House Anthems We Need Right Now, According to Michele Chiavarini

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Michele Chiavarini

I’m going to spare you the hand-wringing we’re-living-in-unprecedented-times spiel. That sentiment has been conveyed ad Infinitum in every unsolicited bullshit brand email I’ve received since I entered isolation in March here in New York.

But do allow me to point out the obvious – how music has the power to soothe the soul and raise one’s spirits during difficult times.

When the chips are down, there’s no better genre to turn to than deep house to maintain one’s spirits. The style’s soulful roots, fluid grooves and simple messages never fail to elevate the mind, body and soul.

Fresh from releasing his rousing deep-house collaboration with Aaron K Gray titled “P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens)” on his recently launched SPRY Records, we asked artist/musician/producer Michele Chiavarini to share a handful of soulful tunes that are helping him get through the pandemic. Continue Reading →

Isaac Aesili 5 Tracks of the Moment

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Isaac Aesili

In March New Zealand bred electronic soul musician/producer/DJ Isaac Aesili released Hidden Truths (Bastard Jazz), a compelling full-length espousing a bold sound bursting with strains of R&B, house, jazz and funk. Known for his skills as a trumpet player and percussionist, it’s no surprise that Aesili packs the album with captivating melodies and exhilarating grooves.

With much of the world currently on lockdown, Aesili, who is currently based in Bangkok, shares five tracks that are stirring his soul during this time of self-isolation and uncertainty. Continue Reading →