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House music doesn’t get much funkier than Demuir’s ‘New Spirit’ EP. Whether it’s the classic sampling on the title track – an homage to his mother-, or the rolling funk bass and vocal chops on ‘Ain’t no stoppin’ ‘, Demuir brings an unstoppable groove with his 2nd release on Heist.

The man behind so many great house records has kept himself rather busy with building his own fanbase, openly debating the role that big platforms play and the firm grip they have on talent. Rather than conforming to the standard route, Demuir chooses to navigate the winding road of building his own following through his production classes, engineering and music releases through artist-first channels like Patreon.

His recent move from Toronto to Chicago feels perfectly in line with the sound Demuir is bringing forward on his first record on Heist since his 2019 classic ‘Werq, feel, gruv, vogue’. Those 6 years were well worth the wait: The ‘New Spirit’ EP  is a perfectly-balanced mix of creativity, confidence and character. The Demuir sound is instantly audible throughout the release and he’s not afraid to make bold choices. Each track has its own identity, its own place on the record and it’s one of the things that make this record stand out in the best way possible. The forward-leaning grooves, the tight mixing and the classic use of soulful samples are a treat to listen and dance to. There’s hints of the 90s New York sound (New Spirit), soulful disco-tinged grooves his new home-town is known for (Ain’t no stoppin’), lean-back and summery melodic grooves (No minions allowed) and deep, bassheavy dubby grooves (Whatchu want is all I got) to remind everyone that Demuir is an absolute master of modern day house music.

We’ve been playing all these songs for a while and we’re happy to finally share these with you.   

As always, enjoy the music and play it loud! 

Lars & Maarten 

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Demuir - Ain't no stoppin'

Soultronik & DCL Project – Que Rica! EP

Label/Cat#: Goanche Recordings – GR001
Country: Spain
Year: 2003
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Future Jazz
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP

Tracklist
A – Que Rico Esta
B1 – Que Rico Esta (Living In The Earth Mix)
B2 – Funky Mellow

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/239014-Soultronik-vs-DCL-Project-Que-Rica-EP

Soultronik vs. DCL Project - Que Rico Esta (2003)

Bimbo Jones – Harlem One Stop

Label/Cat#: Ambush Artist Management – AMBUSH 004
Country: UK
Year: 19 Mar 2003
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Garage House, Disco
Format: Vinyl, 12"

Tracklist
A – Harlem One Stop (Bimbo Mix)
B – Harlem One Stop (Alternative Mix)

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/159913-Bimbo-Jones-Harlem-One-Stop

Bimbo Jones - Harlem One Stop (Bimbo Mix) (2003)

The Disco Dudes – Gonna Get Ya / Back To Where We Started From

Label/Cat#: Smokin Beats – SMB/043
Country: UK
Year: 28 Jun 2004
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Format: Vinyl, 12"

Tracklist
A – Gonna Get Ya
B – Back To Where We Started From

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/325526-The-Disco-Dudes-Gonna-Get-Ya-Back-To-Where-We-Started-From

The Disco Dudes - Back To Where We Started From (2004)

Norma Jean Bell – Nobody Is Gonna Love You... (Like I Do!)

Label/Cat#: Pandamonium – PR 003
Country: US
Year: 1996
Genre: Electronic
Style: Deep House
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition

Tracklist
A1 – Nobody Is Gonna Love You... (Like I Do!) (Original Mix) (06:10)
A2 – Nobody Is Gonna Love You... (Like I Do!) (House Mix) (06:09)
B – Nobody Is Gonna Love You... (Like I Do!) (Moodymann Mix) (11:16)

Total length: 23:35

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/24314-Norma-Jean-Bell-Nobody-Is-Gonna-Love-You-Like-I-Do

Norma Jean Bell - Nobody Is Gonna Love You... (Like I Do!) (Moodymann Mix) (1996)

Nostalgia – Blue Guitar EP

Label/Cat#: Under The Counter – UTC 2
Country: UK
Year: 23 Oct 1998
Genre: Electronic
Style: Deep House
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, EP

Tracklist
A – Blue Guitar
AA1 – On A Vibe
AA2 – Soul Trippin'

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/102436-Nostalgia-Blue-Guitar-EP

Nostalgia - On A Vibe (1998)

Reza – Good Mindz EP

Label/Cat#: Kidology Records – KID 010
Country: UK
Year: Dec 2003
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Format: Vinyl, 12", EP

Tracklist
A1 – Good Mindz
A2 – Azteca (Federation De Funk Mix)
B1 – Tekforce
B2 – Philly Phusion (Santiago Soul Mix)

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/303421-Reza-Good-Mindz-EP

Reza - Good Mindz (2003)

Nick Dare – Deep Orange EP Vol.2

Label/Cat#: Reform Recordings – RFM017
Country: UK
Year: 2003
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Tech House
Format: Vinyl, 12", EP

Tracklist
A1 – Going In Cycles
A2 – Do It (Katella Disco Mix)
B1 – Do It (Original Mix)

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/200693-Nick-Dare-Deep-Orange-EP-Vol2

Nick Dare - Going In Cycles (2003)

3kelves and Dylan C. Greene unveil their debut EP, THEY'RE NOT GONNA KNOW, a four-track blast of high-energy, filter-heavy disco house released on their San Francisco-based label C3DO Recordings. Inspired by early-2000s sample house and modern club energy, the EP opens with ISSINME, a hard-hitting disco cut with soaring string melodies, followed by SOGOOD, a slow-burn synth tool built for extended sets with a twist in the back half. SLIDE brings blistering uptempo energy and big chorus vocals, while FORYOU closes the project on an emotional note, celebrating the duo's journey so far

BUY:
https://c3dorecordings.bandcamp.com/album/theyre-not-gonna-know

PREMIERE: 3kelves, Dylan C. Greene - SOGOOD

 – Dancin' With Carrie

Label/Cat#: Not On Label – 502
Genre: Electronic
Style: House
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 â…“ RPM, Promo

Tracklist
A – Dancin' With Carrie
B – Dancin' Carrie's Dub

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/1524514-Unknown-Artist-Dancin-With-Carrie

Unknown Artist - Dancin' With Carrie (2000)

Willie Diggs – Take A Chance

Label/Cat#: Tonic Recordings – tr 003
Country: US
Year: 2000
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Tribal
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 â…“ RPM, 45 RPM

Tracklist
A – Take A Chance (Original Chunkafunk Mix)
B1 – Take A Chance (Willie's Chunkydub)
B2 – Take A Chance (Mise En Place Remix)

More information: https://www.discogs.com/release/44049-Willie-Diggs-Take-A-Chance

Willie Diggs - Take A Chance (Original Chunkafunk Mix) (2000)

The fryer’s on full blast – Pomme Frite welcomes the Parton Brothers to the kitchen!

Straight from Jolene Records, Danny & Mike make their Pomme Frite debut with a golden-crusted 4-track EP that could’ve rolled right off the Roule press back in ‘98

BUY:
https://pommefrite.bandcamp.com/album/extraball-ep

PREMIERE: Danny Parton - Luniz

The Aperol Orangey Mix, Concept Series - #004

The Aperol Orangery, Lost Village - #004

Collective ROW (Toolset) distills the melodic-techno wing of Mr Fixer Music into ten neutral, loop-friendly cuts—arps, minor-key progressions, and long-form tension designed for circular mixing. Intros/outros standardized at 16–32 bars, stable energy floors, and clean transitions for fast layering.
License: Free for non-commercial use under the Fixer Creative License (FCL); commercial sync available on request.
Credit: Music by Mr Fixer Music (50/50 human–AI collective). Track from Fixer Daily Drops, Vol. 119 — Collective ROW (Toolset).

DJ notes (concise)

Flow design: Camelot 7A→4A in sequence for easy harmonic progression across the whole pack.

Use cases: build pressure in warmups, bridge peak slots without clutter, close with a controlled comedown (#1180).

Structure: each track = 32-bar intro → motif reveal by bar 49–65 → main lift by bar 97–113 → 32-bar outro.

Optional quick swaps (same BPM/keys)

Glass Arp → Prism Arp

Arc Engine → Arc Reactor

Nocturne Mesh → Nocturne Grid

Closing Meridian → Final Meridian

FDD1177 — Ion Passage

Cascade (Original Mix)

TEN: The Archive Series, Pt. 6 concludes the journey through Ballroom Records’ history, bringing the series to a powerful close.

Focused on the techno-driven side of Melodic House & Techno, this chapter highlights tracks defined by hypnotic tension, driving energy, and emotive depth.

A final tribute to the sound that shaped Ballroom over the past 10 years.

Enjoy listening and have a beautiful day!

TEN: The Archive Series, Pt. 6

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Hey, I'm a Youtuber, vinyl collector & a DJ! 

I mainly post classic disco, funky house, but also deep, garage or progressive/tech stuff. Everything from 1994 to 2005!

My main platform is Youtube  (Rok Torkar), you can find the link below!
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Willie Diggs - Take A Chance (Original Chunkafunk Mix) (2000)

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