A message from Alan Braxe...

I was like an over-excited school kid this morning as I woke up to a message from one of my all-time music heroes - Alan Braxe (be it through his kind label manager, but still awesome nonetheless!).

Best known for his production work as Stardust on the mahoosive 'Music Sounds Better With You', I've been a big fan of the French filtered sound since I started DJing 15 years ago, as championed by labels such as Roulé and Braxe's own Vulture imprint.

I'll never forget the first time I heard 'Intro' as a fresh-faced DJ playing my first ever over-18s set, an all-time house classic Braxe produced with Fred Falke back in 2000. A game-changer for me at a time when I was still too young to legally be in the club at all.

Today the label got in touch as they're looking to work with the blog on some editorial material, and as a golden handshake sent me a simply incredible live set from Vulture's own Shook. I've been listening to it for no more than 10 minutes (and have already heard samples from 'Superstition' and 'Hold Tight' by Change) and it's making me want to head out right now! I've got to admit, I often give short-shrift to DJs that splash their sets with endless cuts, samples and FX, but Shook prove how incredible it can sound when done right.



The set is awash with disco-funk loveliness and that unmistakable filtered sound, reworking countless classics into pure dancefloor perfection. I haven't heard a set quite like it since the Daft Punk 'Alive' shows, so safe to say it's something truly special.

Enjoy, and watch this space for more Vulture output coming to your musichole very soon. :-)

P.S. I have asked the guys at Vulture just when we can expect to see the Roulé material released for official digital download. Not sure if they'll know, but I'll update you when I hear back.

Stop.Look.Listen. Soulful Eivissa 2013 Mix

Over the past ten days I've been working with a host of incredible house labels who've been sending me a truck-load of upfront promos to dig through. After many hours previewing, commenting, downloading and selecting, this has culminated in a 2-hour mix of soulful and deep house tracks I'd tip for big things in Ibiza this summer.

So here it is, a promotional blend for DJs and house-lovers alike searching for the tunes that will be big on the White Isle this year. Featuring brand new fodder from the likes of Atal, Robsoul, King Street, Defected and Toolroom, many of the inclusions are not released for a few weeks yet but are sure to get an airing on many a sun-drenched terrace over the coming months.

Whether you're chilling on the beach, warming up for a night out or a holiday hitting the clubs, there's something for you. Enjoy my pretties!

Stop.Look.Listen. Soulful Eivissa 2013 Mix by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

Soulful Eivissa 2013 Mix

01.   Alton Miller & Rachel Claudio – Rise (Vox Version) (Atal Promo) [Juno]

02.   DJ Wild – Shape U (Rebellion Promo)

03.   Inland Knights – Slummin' It (Robsoul Promo) [Juno]

04.   Soulplate ft Rainy Payne – 1000 Words (Original Mix) (Soulplate Promo) [Juno]

05.   Sean Murray – Hood St (Da Sunlounge Remix) (HuHu Promo) [Juno]

06.   In2Deep – Walk It Off (Original Mix) (Piston Promo) [Juno]

07.   Antonello Ferrari feat. Dawn Tallman – Beautiful View (Antonello Ferrari Main Mix) 

(King Street Promo)

08.   DJ Duke - Someday (Argy Dub Edit) (These Days Promo)

09.   PBR Streetgang feat. Danielle Moore – C With No Name (Futureboogie Promo)

10.   Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs & Eats Everything – Lion, The Lion
(Gerd's Sub-Tech Mix) (Crosstown Rebels Promo)

11.   The Golden Boy – Higher (Original Mix) (HK Promo) [Juno]

12.   Dennis Ferrer feat. Janelle Kroll – Mind Ur Step (Original Mix) (Defected Promo)

13.   Steve Mill feat. Anna Cavazos – Upside Down (Main Mix) (Reel People Promo) [Juno]

14.   Ananda Project – Truth Comes Shining Through (Aki Bergen & Daniel Jaze Back To The 80s Mix) (Nite Grooves Promo)

15.   Carl Parker feat. Ione Mai – I Feel Passion (Alex Whisper Remix) (Tall House Promo)

16.   DJ Sneak – Latin Seoul (Robsoul Promo) [Juno]

17.   Munk – Munkysound (Moullinex Remix) (Gomma Promo) [Juno]

18.   Stefano Esposito – Frog Pond (Lost My Dog Promo)

19.   thatmanmonkz  - The Feeling (Tone Control Promo) [Juno]

20.   Weiss – Baby Talk To Me (Original Mix) (Toolroom Promo)

21.   Just Kiddin – Time, Space & Honey (HK Promo)

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - Jun '13 Pt. 2

A few more deeper tracks fo' yo' lugs, with brand new cuts from Local Talk, Diynamic, Large and Pooled. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - Jun '13 Pt. 2 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

Deep House Mix - Jun '13 Pt. 2

01. Prommer & Barck - The Machine (Derwin Recordings Promo) .

02. Cle - The Jam (Local Talk Promo) .

03. Esa - Forbidden Place (Burek Promo) .

04. H.O.S.H. & Stimming - Cowboy (Diynamic Music Promo) .

05. Matt Prehn - Chemical Attraction (Large Music Promo) .

06. Daniel Kyo feat. Mr. White - All I Want (Original) (Drumpoet Community Promo) .

07. Appleblim - Fluorescent (Apple Pips Promo) .

08. LTJ Xperience - Holding On (IRMA Promo) .

09. Kalabrese - Brooklyn 55 (Rumpelmusig Promo) .

10. Outboxx - Thrashing Groovster (Idle Hands Promo) .

11. Mike Sharon - Can You Feel It (Local Talk Promo) .

12. Ian Pooley - I Got You (Matthias Vogt Remix) (Pooled Music Promo)

13. Robosonic & Adana Twins - La Fique (2DIY4 Promo)

14. HNNY - For The Very First Time (Dirtytwo's Midas Touch Version) (Local Talk Promo) .

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - June '13

I mentioned I'd had a stack load of new housey bits through over the last month, so here's a deep, soulful blend featuring some super-fresh forthcoming tracks from Lost My Dog, Reel People, Hot Creations and loads more. Enjoy!

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - June '13 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

Deep House Mix | June '13

01. Leon Ware - I Know You (Reel People Remix) (Reel People Promo)

02. Pete Dafeet & Miami Ice - Time (feat. Sara Brito) (Lost My Dog Promo)

03. Laberge - Falling Away (Terrence Pearce Remix) (Home Breakin Promo)

04. Joss Moog - Sitting On The Fence (Robsoul Promo)

05. Rhode & Brown - Under Your Spell (Gamma Promo)

06. Greg Pidcock - Blame Game (Hobo Shamed Mix) (Hot Creations Promo)

07. Russ Yallop feat. Aimee Sophia - The Journey (Crosstown Rebels Promo)

08. Janis - Movin Up (House Is OK Promo)

09. Mr. Fingers - Can You Feel It (Jakobin & Domino's Pump Up The Jam Rework) (Soundcloud) [download]

10. Nigel One - Up North Trip (Golf Clap Remix) (Soundcloud) [download]

11. Jakobin & Domino - Feel For You (Master) (Large Music Promo)

12. Steve Mill ft Anna Cavazos - Upside Down (Main Mix) (Muak Promo)

13. Sek - Come On Toshi! (Lost My Dog Promo)

14. Roland Nights - Do You Hear Me (Lost My Dog Promo)

15. Temporary Hero - Ballet (Andre Lodemann Remix) (Sidetrak Records Promo)

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - May '13

My first deep house mix for quite some time, showcasing the best tracks I've dug out over the last week or so. Very Innervisions-esque, featuring a few wicked promos I've been sent from the likes of Sonar Kollektiv, Lost My Dog and Gomma - let me know what you think. 

Purchase links through Juno can be found via the Mixcloud embed. 

Most of all, enjoy! One for the early hours...

Stop.Look.Listen. Deep House Mix - May '13 by Sllmusic on Mixcloud

Deep House Mix | May '13

01. FCL - It’s You (San Soda's Panorama Bar Acca Version) (We Play House Recordings)

02. Jazzanova - That Night (Paskal & Urban Absolutes Dub) (Sonar Kollektiv)

03. Sek - Don't You Dare (Lost My Dog)

04. Nick Curly - Wrong Hands (Yoruba Soul Dub) (Defected)

05. Fantasy, Allen Jackson - Pledge (Abicah Soul Mix) (Dsharp)

06. Alexkid - Enty (Original Mix) (Desolat)

07. Radio Slave - Tantakatan (Mr. G's Nightwatch Dub) (Rekids)

08. Roland Nights - Till The Morning (Mr. V Main Mix) (Lost My Dog)

09. Christian Prommer - You Belong To Me (Sonar Kollektiv)

10. Marcus Worgull & Peter Padeike - Salam (Innervisions)

11. Motor City Ensemble - Send A Prayer Pt. 2 (MCDE Recordings)

12. Rhode & Brown - Floating Figures (Toy Tonic)