Erick Decks gives us a little electo house music German style! Spring Time Electro Chocolat takes on a little a funk, a little techno and even a little 80’s that is sure to give you a little skip in your walk. www.thefreshpage.com/erick-decks.html

SageO’s talent keeps building stronger and stronger and Electrolux is a clear example of his snazzy mixing skills. A unique track selection which is pretty hard to find these days with electro house music really highlights his ability to spin things with a little flair. www.thefreshpage.com/sageo.html

Mix the Vibe mixed by Doc Martin EP Part II Riding high on the heels of the Part 1 EP, this follow-up is sure to rock the house. Legendary DJ Doc Martin was recently chosen to mix the 15th Anniversary edition of the critically acclaimed Mix the Vibe series, and stemming from the album will be this available-on-vinyl-only second EP. On it are more classic tracks culled from the King St. catalogue and two on this EP have been re-worked by Doc himself adding more punch and pump to their original flavor. LYs Back To Zanzibar has truly gone off the deeper end and Johnny Dangerous Emerald City has been seasoned with additional vocals. Two more tracks grace this EP. Touch the Groove by Lenny Fontana presents Eastside Movement and Come Homeî by Kerri Chandler feat. Wilma Beckford; both in their original guise but previously unreleased. A gem of an add to any house DJs box.

Release Date: 3/20/06 http://www.kingstreetsounds.com/

LATRICE BARNETT LIGHTS UP WITH ILLUMINATE, HER DEBUT ALBUM FOR ULTRA RECORDS FEBRUARY 7

Equally prolific as both singer and songwriter, Latrice Barnett offers up honest, R&B-inspired, soulful house music on her debut album Illuminate, due out February 7, 2006 on Ultra Records. Co-produced by leaders in the genre Jay-J and Kaskade and written with Latrice, the songs on the album are highlighted by sophisticated, moving lyrics and velvety rhythms.

Ranging from the Quincy Jones-inspired, destined-to-be-dance floor classics “Pleasure Unlimited” and “Soul on Fire,” to the touching ballad “Lessons Learned,” to the title track and first single, Illuminate is a collection of songs dear to Latrice’s heart and being. Miguel Migs, Latrice’s longtime friend, has been tapped to remix.

This San Francisco talent has been no stranger to the music scene. Since 2001, she has been injecting R&B influences into electronic-based house music. Teaming up producers like Kaskade, Andy Caldwell, Halo and Grammy-nominated producer Jay-J (of Moulton Studios and Naked Music fame), Latrice has already co-written and sung on 16 chart-topping tracks. Her 2003 smash single “Keep On Rising” with Jay-J has to date sold more than 15,000 copies as a single and has been licensed on at least 15 compilations selling upwards of 30,000 total worldwide. Overall, Latrice Barnett’s work has been included on more than 23 compilations worldwide–many featuring more than one song written and performed by Latrice–and that number is increasing all the time.

She began tailoring her singing and songwriting skills by heading up San Francisco-based neo-soul band Five Point Plan from 1998 to 2003. While opening for acts like Counting Crows, Sade, BB King and Los Amigos Invisibles, Five Point Plan released two full-length albums: the self-titled debut Five Point Plan and the critically acclaimed follow-up Rare. After fronting New Orleans-based funk group Galactic in 2004, Latrice has continued to grow as a musician, expanding her repertoire to include bass. She has toured internationally on bass with Handsome Boy Modeling School (Dan the Automator, Prince Paul), Rondo Brothers and Chocolate O’Brian (featuring members of No Doubt). She has also lent her bass skills in the studio to Rondo Brothers and west coast hip-hop group the Hieroglyphics.

http://www.latricebarnett.com/

In a generation of file sharing networks, sometimes there are artists that you just feel an urge to support by actually getting your ass out to a record store and purchasing their CD’s with unsurpassed high quality encoding (that’s just not possible with MP3’s)! Two perfect examples are our perfect 10 rating ‘Get Salted’ by Miguel Migs and ‘House of OM’ by Fred Everything . If you consider yourself a house fan in any way then these are two CD’s you just simply have to hear. They represent deep funky house music in a way which clearly shows how much house music has advanced.

Check out the full reviews:
http://www.thefreshpage.com/miguel-migs-getsalted.html
http://www.thefreshpage.com/fredeverything-houseofom.html

Sasha & John Digweed to release “Delta Heavy,” a DVD documentation of the most important DJ tour to ever hit America.

SASHA & JOHN DIGWEED present DELTA HEAVY - A DVD Documentary

February 7, 2006 System Recordings

On February 7, System Recordings will release Sasha & John Digweed Present Delta Heavy, a DVD documentation of the most important DJ tour to ever hit America. Delta Heavy was the groundbreaking electronic music tour featuring the extraordinary DJ talents of Sasha, John Digweed, and Jimmy Van M. Visiting all corners of the States in 2002, the tour - promoted by Clear Channel - was attended by more than 85,000 people in six weeks and was voted by the American public as Best Event at DanceStar USA 2003.

Along with touring acts The Chemical Brothers, The Prodigy and Underworld, Sasha & John Digweed are responsible for America’s mid-90’s dance music explosion. As a launching pad, their monthly residency at New York City’s famed club Twilo was a larger than life event that drew fans from all over the world. This was a cultural phenomenon that lifted the DJs to an almost mythical status across the country and opened the doors for a wave of other top international DJs. Despite releasing several popular mix CDs and playing to crowds in other cities, Sasha & John Digweed couldn’t possibly reach all their fans in a vast land like America. As a result, Sasha & John Digweed’s protégé Jimmy Van M. conceived a massive first-of-its-kind touring electronic music event. The revolutionary event was called Delta Heavy.

Kicking off spring 2002, Sasha & John Digweed’s Delta Heavy Tour was the most important DJ tour to ever hit America. Produced by Warped Tour creator, Kevin Lyman, the 31 live dates forever raised the bar for large-scale electronic music events. Technically produced like a rock concert, complete with touring sound, lighting, staging, laser and video production courtesy of award winning designers Imaginary Forces, Delta Heavy catapulted Sasha & John Digweed into arena headlining status.

Produced and directed by Ben Turner, who has championed electronic music worldwide for 15 years, and executive produced by Sasha & John Digweed themselves, Delta Heavy is a compelling and intimate documentary film that takes the viewer behind the scenes of the largest DJ tour ever mounted in America. Featuring over an hour of exclusive live footage and interviews plus bonus materials with Sasha, John Digweed and co-creator/opening DJ Jimmy Van M, Delta Heavy is a must-have remembrance for those who were there and an essential purchase for all Sasha & John Digweed fans everywhere.

“This DVD takes you from the middle of the dancefloor to backstage and into the world of Sasha and myself on a 9 week DJ tour across America on a scale that had not been done before and has not been recreated since - this really captures every aspect of a DJs life and then some!” - John Digweed

“The Delta Heavy tour was a landmark moment for electronic music, and it was my ambition to simply shine a light on the creativity that was going on in that period. To work so closely with Sasha and John, two artists not renowned for letting the cameras in close, was a personal career highlight. It’s important the genre’s best moments are documented.” - Ben Turner

DVD FEATURES

• Crystal Clear Video
• Chapter Selection
• Documentary
• Bonus Interviews
• Audio / Visual Mix
• Photos / Slideshow
• Artist Bios
• Artist Discographies
• NTSC
• Plays: All regions
• DOLBY DIGITAL 5.1
• 16 x 9 Widescreen:

Aspect Ratio 2.35:1

SASHA, JOHN DIGWEED, JIMMY VAN M. AND BEN TURNER ARE AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS

For the more information on the project check out http://www.systemrecordings.com/

Tons of new sets coming your way. Check out the deep house set “We Get Down” by Omar Faison http://www.thefreshpage.com/deephouse.html as well as the electro progressive house set by DJ Rev entitled “Sugar, Beatsn’ Bass” with tracks from Prodigy, Bassment Jaxx and even a bootleg mix of Snoop Dog’s “Drop it like it’s Hot!” http://www.thefreshpage.com/trance.html

Also if you haven’t heard Miguel Mig’s latest “Get Salted” CD, then you have got to read this review http://www.thefreshpage.com/miguel-migs-getsalted.html. Not many of our cd reviews get a perfect 10 rating, but this one is just one you have to get!

Roger Sanchez & Tom Stephan– Stealth Records Presents- AFTERDARK
Label: Stealth Records – www.stealthrecords.com
Release Date: October 31, 2005


Hmmm…. what springs to mind when a compilation called ‘After Dark’ is compiled by house legend DJ Roger Sanchez and the mighty Superchumbo aka Tom Stephan?! Something deep, tribal, powerful, filled with the funkiest grooves to keep you bopping on all night long?! You hit the nail on the head! This next installment will get your juices flowing with a huge selection of thirst quenching tunes.


Stealth Records present an offshoot series featuring two of the world’s most renowned DJs. This exciting new concept highlights the deep and darker, cutting edge sounds played in the late hours of Roger & Tom’s sets. Both the S-Man and Tom Stephan have really geared up for this project. This sampler will give you a teaser for the forthcoming album with mixes that will keep you rocking on your feet. The finished compilation will include several exclusive and unsigned tracks from the likes of Aston Martinez, Tom Stephan ft. Katherine Ellis and many more.


Roger Sanchez (Disc 1 ) delivers the best of deep, driving uplifting sounds. With tracks including. Dave Spoon, ‘21st Century’ and Aston Martinez, ‘Twisted’. Tom (Disc 2), delivers us a collection of deep, tribal, electrifying beats. Look out for Mike Monday ‘Belter’ and Tom Stephan ft. Katherine Ellis ‘Here I Come’ (Superchumbo Mix). This compilation is an absolute dream.