Mixes

This mix is a collection of my favourite artists that inspire me musically, and a showcase of the original roots of House music, stemming from Chicago and Detriot warehouses in the 80's. House music is Black music. My roots from Durban, South Africa and my musical influence from my father has led me to develop a keen ear for the US house music you will predominately hear in this mix.

This mix is a discovery of the soul, telling a story, starting with worldy dub floating into lush jazz and smooth grooves of deep house. As the mix progresses, flavours from my recent trip to Europe and my record store finds have snuck their way into this mix.

[Track 3 + 12] Rick Wade is a maestro of his craft - his music invokes a sense of belonging and peace for me; he has been able to translate how I feel in my soul into music. From the depths of deep house and pure house, his music brings the feelings of so much joy. The sounds of Detriot.

[Track 5] Delano Smith, one of the godfathers of Detroit in my eyes, has influenced my musical journey to the point his tracks are in nearly every mix I have ever made. Currently battling with cancer, his legacy will live on for generations to come.

[Track 6] Fred P - there isn't too much I can say about Fred - you can hear it in his music.... everyone wants to be as deep as Fred.

[Track 10] This Chez Damier record was originally released in 1993, and it was a huge mid 90's house jam that was played week in week out at the Sound Factory in New York.

[Track 13] This Javonntte track is one of my all time favourite records in my collection.

This is no better feeling than pulling out a vinyl record and knowing you travelled to the record store, spent hours digging, transported the record home and being about to drop the needle on a piece of wax that contains so much soul. Playing records is deeply embedded in house music culture; having a physical connection to the music is so important to me and allows me to feel something that can't be reproduced.

Support your local record store!

Artist List [track name not included...go dig yourself ;)]

1. Roy Davis Junior and Peven Everett
2. Boo Williams
3. Rick Wade
4. Baaz
5. Delano Smith
6. Fred P
7. Chris Rau
8. Jay Green
9. Mr. G
10. Chez Damier
11. DFRA
12. Rick Wade
13. Javonntte
14. Joseph Davies
15. Soichi Terada
16. Marshall Jefferson

Artistry of Fusion Ep.6: Chris George

The Re-Up Series feat. Chris George

Artist: Chris George
CAT: RE003
Location: Fortitude Valley, QLD
Date: Friday, June 7th

The Re-Up Series // Chris George [RE004]

For the first instalment of Pet Toys Pod Cast [PT-PC], we have DJ & Producder, Chris George.
For more than a decade, Chris has been building a name & performing around Australia's East Coast, bringing many flavours to the dancefloor, from House, Disco, Funk & Techno, to the many sub-genres in between. After DJing & Producing over the years, the natural progression was for Chris to start his own record label to help others share their LOVE of MUSIC, Pet Toys Records. 

On That Note... I (Chris), would like to WELCOME EVERYONE to Pet Toys Records PT-PC 001 as I take you through a mix of some Deep, Silky and Jazzy House.

Thankyou & I hope y'all enjoy the mix.

Bookings Contact: hello@pettoysrecords.com

Artists featured in Mix:
Session Victim, Homero Espinosa, FKAjazz, Franck Roger, Shawn Chappelle, Ross Couch, Miguel Migs, Ursula Rucker, Mo'Cream, Mr. V, Mike Millrain, Gowe, Tom Bug, Grooveline, Jimpster, KingCrowney, Kryptogram, Sade

Pet Toys Pod Cast [PT-PC] 001 - Chris George

Chris George  - La La Land 27.7.2024

Blending a mixture of technical prowess with intuitive performance, Chris George has gone about carving out his niche in the Australian House & Techno scene, while breaking into the international circuit in 2023, playing in Berlin over the euro summer. 

With over 15 years of honing his craft, Chris has been a regular playing for many parties including S.A.S.H, Subtrakt, Buxton Records, Sessions, Refuge Recordings, Vos, Inner Circle, Arcadia Festival, SuperWhatNot, Warehouse 25 and Flux to name a few. 

Chris’s roots are from Durban, South Africa, growing up in a musical family led him to harness the fundamentals of DJing, turning his attention to the authentic tapestry of sounds unique to vinyl. Mentored by his father on this format he quickly learnt the strengths of both mediums - digital & analog - and this offered flexibility in his playing style. 

Branching out to further enhance his repertoire, Chris has since upped the ante to play alongside of internationals such as Fred P, Session Victim, Black Loops, Rich Nxt, Micheal James, DJ W!LD, Djebali, Osunlade, Detroit Techno Militia, Takashi Watanabe, Frits Wentink, Dana Ruh, Heiko Laux, Cesar Merveille, Echo Inspectors, Banoffee Pies and Berghain regular Claire Morgan. 

With releases on Buxton Records and Pocketmoth, Chris’s studio work has led to his productions ‘Love Vs. Pain’, a 3-track EP in 2015, ‘Gotas de Agua’ a 2-track EP in 2018, and ‘Synchronous’ a single, released in 2019. Chris started his own event alongside long time friend and DJ Jamie Grenenger, called Sessions, an ode to classic house music, with the aim to give artists a platform during covid. Chris is currently busy in the studio setting up his own record label, Pet Toys Records, more to come!

Chris George - La La Land 27.7.2024

Chris George OFFICIAL