Chicago House

JGM 55 - Face It

Thursday, January 28th, 2010 | Podcast | No Comments

Artist - Track (Label)

1. Master C&J - Face It (Trax) Info

2. The Lower Eastside Pipes - Disorganized Corruption (Sacred Rhythm) Info

3. Ben Klock - OK (Ostgut Ton) Info

4. Ron Trent - Journeyn2u (Future Vision) Info

5. Black Coffee - Turn Me On (Gogo) Info

6. Missing Linkx - Who To Call (Philpot) Info

7. Fabrizio Ortella - Singtho (Deeply Rooted) Info

8. Satoshi Tomiie - Tears (FFRR) Info

9. Taho - Energy Fields (Delsin) Info

10. Barbara Tucker - I Get Lifted (Strictly Rhythm) Info

11. Peven Everett - I Can’t Believe I Loved Her (Nite Grooves) Info

12. Roots Orchestra - Kalabuta (Unrestricted Access) Info

13. Adonis - No Way Back (Trax) Info

Direct download: Just_Good_Music_1/29/10_-_Face_It.mp3

Tags: Chicago House, Deep House, Dub techno, New York house, Shelter

2009 saw a tonne of great music in many different genres. Here are some of my favourite artists, tracks and labels from the past 12 months. Hopefully, I’ll have a part 2 together before the end of the decade!

1. Radiohead - Reckoner (Fascinating Rhythms) Info
I was fortunate enough to hear Balearic Mike play a couple times over the summer and was blown away by his selections. One of the tracks that really stood out for me was this Johnny Miller remix of Radiohead’s ‘Reckoner’, which Mike subsequently used as the debut release for his Fascinating Rhythms label.

2. Cottam - Cottam#2 (Cottam) Info

The vast majority of edits don’t do much for me except for leaving me wanting to hear the original version. The Cottam edits however, turn it up a notch, slowing the BPM and adding raw techno infused beats to the R&B and afro-beat originals. All three releases have been great - expect good things from Cottam and his Ruff Draft label in 2010.

3. Rainer Trueby - Ayres Rock (White) Info

Another couple of respectful edits and a pleasant departure from the Latin infused house that Rainer Truby is known for, although, it sounds like most of the new direction came from (the un-credited) Motor City Drum Ensemble. MCDE’s Raw Cuts #6 was also killer.

JGM 51 - The Sound

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Podcast | 4 Comments

Artist - Track (Label)

1. Wareika - Kings Child (Motivbank) Info

2. Charles Webster - Your Life (Peacefrog) Info

3. Fred Everything - Mercyless (Om) Info

4. Horseshoe - Collage (Cabinet) Info

5. Reese & Santonio - The Sound (Incognito) Info

6. Chez Damier - Sometimes I Feel Like (Mojuba) Info

7. Chris Perez Project - Singularity (Coco Soul) Info

8. JAY-line - High Life (Track Mode) Info

9. Dana Byrd - Your Love (Wave) Info

10. Bobby Konders - Version (Nu Groove) Info

11. Black Jazz Consortium - Watching You Vogue (Soul People Music) Info

12. Omar-S - Flying Blind (FXHE) Info

13. Sven Weisemann - Winter Tale (Essays) Info

Direct download: Just_Good_Music_10_13_09_-_The_Sound.mp3

Tags: Chicago House, Deep House, Detroit techno, New York house

Music I’m Feeling

Sunday, September 13th, 2009 | Sounds | 2 Comments

There’s been a tonne of great music released recently that I’ve been feeling - here’s just a few. First up is the latest offering from Omar S, “Still Serious Nic”. 2009 has been the year that Omar S has finally got the wider attention that his music deserves. The new 12″ doesn’t deviate too far from the raw, analogue, jacking sound that Omar is known for; “Flying Blind” reminds me of “Psychotic Photosynthesis” and “Still Serious Nic” a lot like the Omar S produced “Space Station” by Theo Parrish. Speaking of Theo Parrish, his remix of LCD Soundsystem’s “45:33″ is finally being released - completely dope. Also, forthcoming on Sound Signature is a new double 12″ from Leron Carson, “Red Lightbulb Theory” - 5 tracks of raw techno on a similar tip to his “China Trax” from 2001. Fellow Detroiter Reggie Dokes, also seems to be set for another year of stellar releases. The “Chicago Pimp” 12″ was a fine way to kick-off Clone’s Loft Supreme Series. Treading a similar path is Reggie’s latest, the “Spectacle of Deepness” on We Play House; both releases build on the distinctive sound that Reggie has crafted over the years. Quality stuff from some of Detroit’s most consistent producers.

JGM 50 - In A Vision

Sunday, September 6th, 2009 | Podcast | No Comments

For the 50th podcast episode I went a similar route to Placid’s mix from last month and dusted off some house classics. There’ll be some newer material next episode, but in the meantime enjoy these jams.

Artist - Track (Label)

1. 2 Puerto Ricans, A Blackman And A Dominican - Do It Properly (Grooveline) Info

2. The Endless Pokers - The Poke (DJ International) Info

3. A Guy Called Gerald - Voodoo Ray (Warlock) Info

4. Tyree - I’m Free (West Madison Street) Info

5. Kym Mazelle - Useless (Syncopate) Info

6. Quest - Mind Games (Sound Pak) Info

7. E.S.P. - It’s You (Underground) Info

8. Kareem Smith - To The Motherland (Saber) Info

9. Mondee Oliver - Make Me Want You (Gherkin) Info

10. Bang The Party - Rubba Dub (Warriors Dance) Info

11. Virgo Four - In A Vision (Trax) Info

12. Lil’ Louis - Music Takes U Away (Dance Mania) Info

13. Six Brown Brothers - Battery Acid (Needle) Info

14. The Rude Boy Farley Keith - Give Yourself To Me (Trax) Info

15. Jeanette Thomas - Shake Your Body (Chicago Connection) Info

Direct download: Just_Good_Music_9_6_09_-_In_A_Vision.mp3

Tags: Acid House, Chicago House, Proto house

JGM 49 - Placid

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009 | Podcast | 3 Comments

Guest mix from Placid.

Artist - Track (Label)

1. Liz Torres - What You Make Me Feel (Jack Trax) Info

2. Dream 2 Science - Breathe Deep (Power Move) Info

3. Ace & The Sandman - Let Your Body Talk (Saber) Info

4. FK - Hypnodelic (Wave) Info

5. Master C & J - Face It (State Street) Info

6. Chicago Skyway - Heavens (M>O>S Recordings) Info

7. Virgo Four - In A Vision (Trax) Info

8. Anton Zap - Mon 16:46 (Uzuri) Info

9. Tevo Howard - 60660 (Beautiful Granville Records) Info

10. Farley Jackmaster Funk - Farley Knows House (Trax) Info

11. Black Ice - A Different Space (Velvet City) Info

Direct download: Just_Good_Music_8_13_09_-_A_Different_Space.mp3

Tags: Chicago House, Deep House, Guest mix

JGM 48 - Astral

Monday, July 20th, 2009 | Podcast | 4 Comments

Artist - Track (Label)

1. Pepe Bradock - Path Of Most Resistance (Atavisme) Info

2. Reggie Dokes - I Wear The Mask (Clone) Info

3. Manoo - Kodjo (Deeply Rooted House) Info

4. Sven Weisemann - Cabana Fever (Mojuba) Info

5. Cassio Ware - I Wanna See You Freak (Dopewax) Info

6. William S - I’ll Never Let You Go (Trax) Info

7. Atjazz - Looking Glass (Reincarnation) Info

8. Donna Summer - I Feel Love (Casablanca) Info

9. The Regisford-Harris Project - Astral (Objektivity) Info

10. Tyree - Take Me Away (Supa Dupa) Info

11. Tom Trago - Lost In The Streets Of NY (Rush Hour) Info

12. Metro Area - Atmosphrique (Environ) Info

13. Moodymann - M.E.A.N.D.N.J.B. (Peacefrog) Info

Direct download: Just_Good_Music_7_20_09_-_Astral.mp3

Tags: Chicago House, Deep House, Detroit house, Shelter

Guest mix for Energy Flash

Sunday, April 19th, 2009 | Sounds | No Comments

Last year Kuri Kondrak provided a quality mix for the podcast, and in return asked me to provide a mix for his Energy Flash site. I finally got my act together and the mix is now up. You can also find some great interviews with Kyle Hall, Tony Lionni and Samoil, as well as reviews and other great mixes. Check out the site at http://kurikondrak.wordpress.com/