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Chicago’s Trax Records releases 40th-anniversary compilation, RISING AGAIN (Resident Advisor)
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Chicago’s Trax Records releases 40th-anniversary compilation, RISING AGAIN (Resident Advisor)
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Chicago’s Trax Records releases 40th-anniversary compilation, RISING AGAIN (Resident Advisor)
The album, which features Joe Smooth, Jacques X Gregory and more, marks the label's first vinyl release in over a decade. Chicago house label Trax Records has released a 40th-anniversary compilation. Titled RISING AGAIN, the six-track album was executive produced by Pi Rho, and features contributions from Joe Smooth, Jacques x Gregory, Spada, [...]
RA and Converse to host free party in Brooklyn on May 8th (Resident Advisor)
CLUB CHUCK will be a celebration of New York dance music. Resident Advisor and Converse are hosting a party in New York on Thursday, May 8th. Running from 8 PM through 2 AM, CLUB CHUCK will take place at a TBA Brooklyn venue. The lineup, which is also under wraps for now, will [...]
A History of ’90s Latin House in Ten Tracks (Resident Advisor)
In '90s New York, a new generation of clubbers grew enraptured by Latin house's vibrant rhythms. The decade set the gold standard for the sound—and Louie Vega is its enduring leader. The Nuyorican icon traces its essential records. "Latin house," Louie Vega enthused over the phone. "This is the sound of our roots." [...]
Lost Paradise: DJ Romain unearths more unreleased gems on The Lost D.A.T.S. Part Two (5 Mag)
The hottest screenwriter in Hollywood is some guy named “Shakespeare” and the hottest house tracks of 2025 were made in 1996. DJ Romain’s “The Lost D.A.T.S.” series evokes a time when Times Square was dirty and nightlife was a freaky wonderland. The series from Hard Times enters its second volume with four new unreleased [...]
How Joe Smooth’s ‘Promised Land’ harnessed the unifying power of music on the dancefloor (DJ Mag)
Created on a simple studio set-up, ‘Promised Land’ is an early Chicago house gem, pop hit, dancefloor unifier, liberation anthem, and timeless classic that has stood the test of time. Carl Loben caught up with the song’s creator Joe Smooth at ARC Festival in Chicago to discuss how he made it, its extraordinary history, [...]
How Atlanta developed its own unique dance music sound (Mixmag)
Atlanta's under-the-radar electronic music scene doesn't get the attention that cities like New York, Detroit and Chicago receive, but its history runs deep. Operating outside of the limelight, the city has developed its own musical vernacular which blends sonics spanning Detroit techno to Louisiana bounce to gospel house and soul. Meena Sears speaks to [...]
Magazine Sixty Interview with Marcia Carr (Magazine Sixty)
For those in the know, Marcia Carr has been in and around the scene for more years than most. Coming up through the ranks in South London, honing her skills on the decks, and became a highly knowledgeable selector. Part of the LadyBugz collective back in the 90s – the female Bugz in The [...]
David Morales ‘Needin’ U’ | The Making Of An Ibiza Anthem (DJ Mag)
David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U' In an exclusive interview with DJ Mag, David Morales shares the story behind his dance anthem, 'Needin' U'. Morales reflects on the origins of his career, from DJing at the Paradise Garage to remixing Whitney Houston at just 25 years old. Morales explains [...]
‘Hang The DJ’ to return to UK cinemas for charity (Resident Advisor)
A limited run of the 1998 documentary featuring Larry Levan, Carl Cox, A-Trak and more will hit four UK theatres next month. A classic documentary on DJing is returning to UK cinemas for a limited run next month. Hang The DJ, directed by Marco and Mauro La Villa, premiered at Toronto International Film [...]