Published on
November 1, 2024
Category
Features
Essential dancefloor cuts from November, as selected by Phonica Records.
Our friends at Soho record institution Phonica Records pick their hot tips from November’s vinyl offering.
Rhythms Of Prescott
The Instigator EP
(Phonica AM)
Irish producer Rhythms Of Prescott drops three slabs of driving house on this new EP out via Phonica AM.
Martinou
Matter
(Mule Musiq)
Moody, atmospheric techno with a weightless touch from Martinou. Matter is four cuts of melodic techno that offers room to breathe alongside its steady grooves.
Dinosaur
Kiss Me Again
(Week-End Records)
Remastered from the original tapes, Week-End Records gives Dinosaur’s “Kiss Me Again” its first-ever reissue. Created by musical innovator Arthur Russell’s disco side-project, “Kiss Me Again” was a major underground success upon its release in 1978 and is still a dancefloor favourite to this day.
Five Green Moons
Moon 1
(Pamela Records)
Iconic DJ, producer and broadcaster Justin Robertson releases his first project under the Five Green Moons moniker. Expect post-punk tinged oddball disco.
Objekt
Chicken Garaage
(Kapsela)
Bass mainstay Objekt drops the second release on his new Kapsela imprint. A fun and experimental two-sider built around the power of breakbeats.
D.D. Mirage featuring Private Joy
Night Time
(Isle Of Jura Records)
Sydney duo, D.D. Mirage take inspiration from Lovers Rock on this blissful collaboration with vocalist Private Joy.
Various Artists
Ayo Ke Disco – Boogie, Pop & Funk From The South China Sea (1974-1988)
(Soundway)
The always reliable Soundway celebrates the boogie, pop and funk that emerged from newly independent countries in South-East Asia during the 1970s and 80s. A joyous ride.
Pearson Sound
Which Way Is Up
(Hessle Audio)
Pearson Sound is back to Hessle Audio with this fizzy, high energy four track collection. Built for the best soundsystem you can get your hands on.
Louie Vega / Various Artists
Vega Records 5 Pack Unreleased V
(Vega Records)
Vinyl DJs at the ready for 18 unreleased tracks, special versions and dubs from the likes of Bebe Winans, Msaki, NV, Funki Cadets, Axel Tosca and more.
Collectivo Immaginario
Luce / Luna Gioia
(Space Grapes)
Tommaso Cappellato, Alberto Lincetto and Nicolò Masetto team up for a fine blend of jazz, funk and Italian library music.
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