Groovenicks! Thrilled to share a brand new mix for you - where HOUSE MUSIC is center of the plate.

Enjoy music from Moodyman, Todd Terry, Oliver $$, Michael Watford, Kevin Yost, FCL, Glacier Lustwerk, Coeo, Gramophonedzie and Francesco Rossi.

I close this set with a cut from Ciel's latest release on Eris Drew's Ecstatic Editions label - so make sure you listen through to the end!

Recorded Live by groovenick June 8, 2023
Cover Art/Photography by groovenick
(A note about the image used here - I took a photo of the sidewalk outside of the Akureyri Art Museum in northern Iceland and did a mirror image flip to create the basis for the cover art. Enjoy!)

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TASCAM DR-44WL

LOST IN THE GROOVE

As you can see in the picture, I am a child of the 70s. At that early age I was fascinated with playing (and collecting) records, falling in love with the infectious rhythms of the dance music from the era. 

This mix series “Disco Daze” is my tribute to the genre, ranging from classics, obscure cuts and more recent music that draws its inspiration from these sounds.

Volume kicks off with a Larry Levan produced gem from Jimmy Jones right up against Automatic's modern spin on the genre...

Salsoul Orchestra is sprinkled through the set, offering a fun take on an EWF classic and we close with Harold Melvin and the Blue Note's classic "The Love I Lost"

Enjoy!

Tracklisting:
First True Love Affair - Jimmy Jones
Skyscraper - Automatic
Things On Love - Disco Funk Spinner
Influence Is Bliss - Son of Sound
You’re Just The Right Size - Salsoul Orchestra
Getaway - Salsoul Orchestra
All Night - Chaka Kenn
Don’t You Want My Love - Debbie Jacobs
Keep The Fire Burning - Gwen McRae
Salsoul Rainbow - Salsoul Orchestra
The Love I Lost - Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes

DISCO DAZE : VOLUME 1

As promised - here's Vol 2 of the "Night At The 'Sco" series (the famed Oberlin College nightclub), with a techno focus.

So you'll start this and wonder "This isn't Techno...?!?" Well give it a chance. We start of with a disco classic spun into a ragga progressive trance stemwinder. From there we explore the classics from the techno, ragga, hardcore/rave world. All mixed from vinyl.




Night At The 'Sco (Vol 2)

In which a freestyle diva meets acid house, among other things. Play these vibes. Enjoy.

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Play Those Vibes

Groovenicks!

Here's a new set for your ears and feet. Drawing inspiration from a recent in-store set I played at the legendary Detroit Threads, including a few cuts that were in the bag but didn't make it onto the decks. (You know how it goes....)

Music from Shur-I-Kan, Charles Trees, Aril Brikha, Dwayne Jensen, Mark O' Sullivan, Ladymonix, Pittsburgh Track Authority, Dave Lee, Robbie Rivera, Melodymann and Kyle Hall brings the set to a close.

Labels include FreeRange, Portage Garage Sounds, Mule, Is/Was, Studio Barnhaus, Kolour LTD, Rebirth, Soiree and Forget The Clock

In the studio I am proud to use gear from Rane, Koss, Ortofon, Tascam, Technics, Pioneer and SubPac

Catch me every Monday at 8 PM ET/US on deepepaceradio.com where I host "In The Mix" that features new music and classics across the dance music spectrum.

Performed live by groovenick
Cover Art and Photography by groovenick
(this image was taken during a recent trip to Akureryi, Iceland)

GROOVE SITUATION

Hello Groovenicks!

Posting part one of an extended set I played on Deep Space Radio recently featuring "digs" from Movement Weekend here in Detroit. Lots of this stuff was literally hot of the presses, discovered at places like Threads, People's Records, Spotlite and the Underground Music Academy.

Music from DJ3000 (Motech), Pittsburgh Track Authority (Pittsburgh  Tracks), Shawn Reeves (infolines), Waajeed (Dirt Tech Wreck), Ladymonix (NDATL), Mike Huckaby (Harmonie Park), Nick Minieri (No Fun Intended), Aux 88 (ElectroStatic) and Huey Mnemonic (State of Emergency)

If you like the music - support the producers with a purchase.

If you enjoy this mix - do check out my show "In The Mix" every Monday at 8 PM EST on deepspaceradio.com

Cover art/photograpy by groovenick
Mix recorded live using physical and digital sources

Watch this space for part two. I needed a second mix to cover all the "digs" :)

ENJOY AND SHARE

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DIG THAT GROOVE (PT 1)

Hello! It's Part Two of my "digs from Movement Weekend" series.

Music from Rick Wade, Pal Joey, Ali Akram, Blair French, Love Letters/Mike Servito, DJ Aakmael and some other goodies.

The set closes with a cut from the new collab with Ladymonix and Waajeed (House of Hits)

And we begin with the immortal words of Chuck Roberts (RIP) who left us a few days before I recorded this.

Originally aired on Deep Space Radio in June.

Recorded live by groovenick
Artwork and photography by groovenick

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ENJOY, SHARE AND PLAY IT LOUD!

DIG THAT GROOVE (PT 2)

Hello Groovenicks!

Thrilled to present this gem from the archives - converted from the original cassette recording, this session includes a host of early 90's house music gems.

Nervous Records, Kerri Chandler, Pal Joey, Nu Groove, MK, Sandy B, Shelter Records are some of the bold-faced names in the set list.

"Side B" begins with a rather long live remix of Whitney Houston's take on I'm Every Woman (with C&C Music Factory on production duties) - my homage to hearing Junior play it for days at the Sound Factory.

Special Thanks to DJ Friendly for getting this properly transferred to the digital format! 

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THE LOST MIXTAPES: HOUSE 1993

Hello Groovenicks...

Time for "Groove Revival" courtesy of this extended version of a recent episode of In The Mix -  my weekly show on Deep Space Radio.

As usual, it's an eclectic lineup ranging from LFO (Peel Sessions) to Kerri Chandler, Ciel, Ladymonix, DJ 3000, Echo Inspectors, Scott Grooves, Greg Gow, Truncate and more.

The mix name is inspired by Peter Croce's track "Revival" which hits near the end of the session. It's a heater - and you'll love it for sure.

If you enjoy these tunes - consider purchasing directly from the artist, every bit helps.

And if you dig what you hear - catch me every Monday on deepspaceradio.com at 8 PM EST. (Then keep it locked all week for the best underground sounds around.)

Recorded live by groovenick using physical and digital sources.
Artwork/Photography by groovenick

I am proud to use Rane / Technics / Pioneer  / Tascam / Ortofon / Subpac / Koss equipment to bring you the best sound possible.

PS - image was taken at St. Francis Cathedral in Santa Fe, NM.

GROOVE REVIVAL

People Won't You Come Along, Get Down to the Funky Song. Everybody in the Street Get Down to the Funky Beat.

If you get that reference, you'll love this one. Mixed from vinyl.
Peace. Preach. House.

The Birdhouse Edit: We Call It House

Hello Groovenicks!

It was my distinct pleasure to prepare this mix for Deep Space Radio's Mix Club and I hope you enjoy spinning as much as I did.

Mix Club airs every Wednesday at 5 PM EST featuring tremendous guest DJs week in and week out.

Enjoy music from Kristine W, Gino, Mr Top Hat & Art Alfie, Dylan Bryne, MURK, Nic Fanciulli, Seven Davis, Jr., Sol Power All Stars to name a few.

It's a tribute to my love of this music and the craft of spinning records for you.

Enjoy and share with your friends!

Speaking of Deep Space Radio, you can catch my show In The Mix every Monday at 8 PM EST. Always a blend of new stuff, classics ranging from house, techno and Hi Tek Soul with a Dee-Troit flair. (deepspaceradio.com)

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Thanks!

Groovenick's Mix Club Guest Session

So, I have a whole bunch of Todd Terry 12"s in my collection. And Im way overdue putting this together. This "Mega-Mix" looks back to the Sound Design EP days, his collaborations with Martha Wash, a couple Black Riot tracks and closes out with the seminal classic "Missing" featuring EBTG/Tracy Thorn. And of course, the early house classic "Ill House You" with the Jungle Brothers.

It was a ton of fun going through these old records and putting this together. I hope you enjoy listening (and hopefully dancing!) to it as much as I had mixing it.

Goes without saying that Todd Terry is a house music pioneer. If you aren't familiar with his work, this is a great primer.

Mixed 100% from vinyl. HOUSE MUSIC ALL NIGHT LONG!

Ill House You: A Todd Terry Mega-Mix

Hello Groovenicks!

Thrilled to share this mix with you - inspired by a recent set I played at SPRKBOX in Detroit as part of Minimal Detroit's monthly residency   - Speaker People where I shared a bill with Cody Hammer and Dan Curtin. 

Lots of Detroit influence here with music from Nic Joseph, John Briggs, Brian Kage (Beretta), Reggie Dokes (Psychostasia), Mr. G (NDATL) plus tracks from folks like Dam Swindle, Jimpster (Freerange), Deepa & Biri (Jaunt) and Blacqwell (Simma Black)

We had a ball spinning for the crowd that night, so I hope this little ditty captures the energy we felt from the crowd on the dance floor.

Thanks to the Minimal Detroit team for inviting me and the crew at SPKRBOX for being gracious hosts.

Enjoy!

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GROOVE A L'ORANGE

I've put together a couple Sound Factory retrospectives over the years, but none have made it to my SC page yet. This particular mix is rather old (in fact I dubbed it here from cassette, remember those?) but all of these tracks stand the test of time. I was lucky to be there during the Junior days and this session was basically me channelling that vibe. Lots of Wild Pitch along with Masters at Work, Signal AD and some other tracks that brought me back to being in that room. The title says it all...The Sound Factory was basically a big huge room, with one giant disco ball, four massive speaker columns and a vibe like no other.

Hope you all enjoy this tribute.

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Comments welcome.

One Giant Mirror Ball Four Huge Speakers And A Feeling

Greetings Groovenicks!

Gimme That Groove features music from Jimpster, Airport Society, Dave Lee, Yannick Roberts, Mr G and more. A range of styles from Jersey Deep to disco and some tech...Im sure you'll find something to dance to with this one.

Gearheads take note. This mix was recorded through a Condesa Carmen mixer using physical and digital sources (normally I record through my Rane MP 2015.) Can you hear a difference?

Lastly a note about the artwork -  the basis for the imagery comes from a photo taken inside Cranbrook Institute of Science Light Lab.

Hope you enjoy this one.

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GIMME THAT GROOVE

Groovenicks! I am back with another fresh set o' grooves for your ears and feet. 

This set is a collage of dub, house, new stuff from Detroit, some more dub....it's quite a vibe.

Music from Mike Huckaby (RIP), Mike Schommer & Steve O'Sullivan, Deee-Lite, Santonio Echols, DJ Cent, Kassian, Brian Kage, F1 Shifty, Stefan Ringer, CV313, Blue 6 & The Robinson.

Labels range from Synth, Upstairs Asylum, Free Range, Anode, echospace and more.

This is an extended edition of a recent Deep Space Radio broadcast (catch me every Monday at 8 pm on deepspaceradio.com) that aired on 2.17.25

(For you gear heads - I recorded this set on a customized Condesa Carmen mixer. Mostly vinyl. Let me know if you can hear a difference vs the other mixes I've posted here...and a quick note on the cover art - I've created an homage to my first mixer - a Marantz with absolutely no bells or whistles and a rotary cross-fader. The beginning of "My Life In The Groove")


Hope you enjoy. Please share if you do!

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 - groove on....



MY LIFE IN THE GROOVE

Hello Groovenicks! 

Posting this set I recorded early in March at Detroit's famed Well Done Goods.  WDG is a fantastic shop in Eastern Market district featuring a vast array of bespoke jewelry, gemstones, funky clothing and incredible vibes.

Each weekend DJs from across the Detroit underground music scene swing through to provide a groovy soundtrack for the customers, so it was a wonderful privledge to get some time behind the decks. I didn't really jot down what I played - it's a mix of detroit techno, classic house, soulful disco-influenced tunes and everything in-between.

Ill be back again in the fall - so enjoy this 4 hour journey until we come back with volume two!

Be sure to check out welldonegoods.com online (or visit the shop at 1515 Division street when you are in the D)

You can catch me every Monday on deepspaceradio.com at 8 PM EST.

Thanks to Bethany, Kip and the entire WDG team for having me!

(A note about the artwork - if you ever studied classical music - as I did - you'll recognize the Scribners cover art. "Well Done Goods" got me thinking about JS Bach's "Well Tempered Clavier" which inspired me to create this homage to Scribner's. Enjoy.)

Recorded live by groovenick on March 8th 2025 using digital and physical sources.
Cover art by groovenick (with a nod to Scribner's)

WELL DONE GROOVES Volume 1

Groovenicks!

I am back with a new set which draws inspiration from many of the records I snagged during Movement weekend this year in Detroit.

Music from Salar Ansari, Delano Smith, Teflon Dons, Kai Alcé, Max Watts, Nick Minieri, Milton Jackson & Brian Kage, Ladymonix, Luke Hess and Remote Viewing Party, Joe Babylon and Preslav.

Labels featured include Passed out on a Persian Rug, Mixmode, Worldship, NDATL, Lo Pass Party, Round About Sounds, Love What You Feel, Free Range, House of Hits, Deep Laps and DEQ.

Keep your eyes peeled to my feed for another edition of Movement Weekend pulls uploading soon.

If you like what you hear - SUPPORT THE ARTISTS with a purchase and a follow.

And you can catch my weekly deepspaceradio.com show "In The Mix" every Monday at 8 PM Eastern time.

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WANNA C U GROOVE

Hello Groovenicks! 

Sharing this recording of a recent set I played with my friends at Minimal Detroit at SPKRBOX in the Orange Room.

It's a fun romp through classics new and old. I hope you enjoy it.

Do check out Cody Hammer and DJ K2 too!

Minimal Detroit hosts its "SPKR PEOPLE" residency every month at SPRKBOX right in downtown Detroit. The "Orange Room" (downstairs) is a lovely venue and I always look forward to playing there.

You can catch me every Monday on Deep Space Radio (deepspaceradio.com) at 8 PM Eastern.

SPKR PEOPLE - AUGUST 2025


I love the change of seasons and the transition to fall is my favorite. This year's Blood Moon added an extra element of mysticism and drama to the proceedings.

Dealing mostly in techno here. Dark moods, driving beats...

Enjoy.

HMU @groovenick on the twitter and insty

Comments welcome

PS - for you mixing nerds - this represents my first foray into using CDJs in addition to 1200s. no sync buttons tho'

BLOODMOON

In honor of the Spring Equinox, ARISE features an uplifting array of driving techno beats.

Heavy Detroit influences here via Keith Kemp, Riva Starr, the Detroit Techno Militia Crew that kick things off.

The Acid kicks in not long after that and we get into a deeper vibe.

From there Shards brings back the energy with FLSVN and the inspirational mood takes over. Roland Clark takes the pulpit and Floorpan's incredible reworking of an Aretha Franklin classic takes us home.

Hope you enjoy the mix as much as I did putting it together.

NEVER GROW OLD.

#techno #detroit @detroittechnomilitia #soireerecords #karlovak #mrtophat&artalfie #rolandclark #roberthood #floorplan #arethafranklin

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ARISE

So...Kerri Chandler is in town this week, so Ive incorporated some KC into this mix.

We open and close with two great tracks off the "Saturdays" EP Kerri did with Jerome Sydenham. Dennis Ferrer joins along for the opener. Beautiful examples of deep house here.

Up next is an "on the fly" take on Heal My Heart - a classic with a twist.

From there - Galcher Lustwerk, Akio Imai, Serge Silverstone, Kyodai and others help us work our way back to Kerri and Jerome for the close.

This mix is powered by @ranedj @pioneerofficial #technics1200s @ortofon_dj

#housemusic #detroit 

Hope you enjoy

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Greater Love.. Greater Peace

As the title suggests, I went with it on this mix - no planning at all, totally off the cuff.

A nice mix of deep house and tech house featuring Juan Atkins / Moritz Von Oswald collaboration, Detroit based DJ Seoul (of DTM fame) and nu-disco phenom Ponchartrain along with some Basic Channel, Louie Vega, Sanotos/Karlovak and St. Germain in there for fun.

Closer goes to Drivetrain, another Detroit based producer on Soiree Records. A favorite label of mine these days. Be sure to  check out their catalog.

#housemusic #mixtape #vinyl #DETROIT 
@raneDJ #pioneerUSA @ortofon_dj

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IMPROMPTU

Hey there Groovenicks! Make Me Move is fun journey through tech/minimal into house and back again. Leads off with a T. Linder track and ramps up from there. Hope you enjoy as much as I did mixing the tracks.

#housemusic #techno #HiTekSoul #Detroit

You can catch me on @deepspaceradio - just tune in for set times and listings.

Groovenick is powered by #RaneDJ #Pioneer #Ortofon #Technics #Koss

Cover art: Groovenick

MAKE YOU MOVE

MAKE ME MOVE

GROOVENICKS. Here's my set from Deep Space Radio's recent shindig at Motorcity Wine in Detroit. I had a ball playing this wide-ranging "HiTekSoul" set.

Cuts from Fort Rameau, Truncate, Thomas Barnett, Sextravaganza, Asquith, Alison Limerick, Lenny Fontana, Raze, Aril Brikha, Franck Roger.

You can catch me every Monday at 8 PM ET/US on www.deepspaceradio.com...but keep it locked 24/7/365 for the finest electronic music programming around.

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GROOVE ON!

DEEP SPACE RADIO LIVE @ MOTORCITY WINE_GROOVENICK

LIVE FROM MOTOR CITY WINE / DEEP SPACE RADIO (the sequel)

Mike Schommer joined host Groovenick on Deep Space Radio to talk about his new EP "City Sleeps" (Primary Colours / Echo Inspectors)and his career as a pioneering Dub Techno artist.

Originally broadcast April 1st, 2019


Tracklist:
INTRO: Invitation to Love - Mike Schommer (Anamnesis EP)
02:00:   Six Hours One Week - Mike Schommer / Rod Modell (SHOW 001)
03:15:   Development - Mike Schommer (Plus 8)
04:50:   Track 04 - Deepchord 01-06 (Deepchord Records)
07:25:   Wurfel (version) - vonschommer dcv07 (Deepchord Records)
13:18:  Track 01 - Deepchord dc15 (Deepchord Records)
14:37:  Track 10 - Deepchord cd15 (Deepchord Records)
18:00:  MI Central Station - Larchenbaum EP - Mike Schommer (Baum Records) 
21:56:  Embrace - Anamnesis EP - Mike Schommer (Mosaic Records)
29:38:  Three Tears - City Sleeps EP - Mike Schommer (Echo Inspectors/Primary Colours Records)
36:16:  Very Being - City Sleeps EP  - Mike Schommer (Echo Inspectors/Primary Colours Records)
42:11:  Lost in you - City Sleeps EP  - Mike Schommer (Echo Inspectors/Primary Colours Records)
48:20:  City Sleeps (groovenick edit) - City Sleeps EP - Mike Schommer (Echo Inspectors/Primary Colors Records)
OUTRO:  Reprise of City Sleeps (groovenick edit) - City Sleeps EP - Mike Schommer (Echo Inspectors/Primary Colours Records)

You can order your copy of his new E.P. "City Sleeps" here: https://www.recordlink.one/view/mikeschommer/city-sleeps
Explore Mike's solo catalog here:
https://www.recordlink.one/view/mikeschommer/
And round out your Deepchord catalog on one of my favorite outlets Bandcamp
https://www.recordlink.one/view/mikeschommer/



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In Conversation w/ Mike Schommer

In Conversation with Mike Schommer

Due to the recent fascination with the Sound Factory tribute I uploaded here years ago - I dug up the second cassette mix I did back in the early 90s in tribute to this legendary dance music institution.

While the first installment was really meant as a direct reflection of the music Junior would play for us, Part Two is a bit of my own "spin" on the vibe of the place, which was magical.

Music from the likes of MURK (of course), Lance Ellington, Lonnie Clark, Mood II Swing (of course), Johnny Vicious (of course), that Ethyl Meatplow record (you know the one) and a couple other gems that will definitely bring you back.

This is digitized from cassette  - but still sounds pretty good.

Hope you enjoy as much as I did recording.
Mixed live on vinyl in the mid 90s.

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530 W 27th STREET_A_TRIBUTE MIX

ONE GIANT MIRROR BALL - PART TWO

My philosophy as a DJ is simple. Seek out great tracks and pull them together in a way that moves the crowd. Heavy NYC Deep House, Detroit "Hi Tek Soul" influences...Pal Joey, Roger Sanchez, Frankie Knuckles, MAW, OG Detroit Techno, DJ Pierre, Sound Factory, Nell's, Shelter. Raised on vinyl but embracing the possibilities of digital. Hope you enjoy these offerings. 

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House Music All. Night. Long.

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