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The history of house music and techno are both deeply rooted in foundations laid down by Black artists and musicians, many of whom have yet to receive the recognition and credit they are due. With this in mind, Sam and I decided to compile a list of articles and documentaries that speak truth to the history of Detroit techno, featuring also an article from our friend Grace (aka Nagini), who […]
Identical twin sister duo Jacquelyn & Kathryn Smith (aka Jacky Sommer & DatKat) have been spreading the good sound around NYC since the early 2000s. They started The Analog Soul Show on East Village Radio exploring the deeper, darker side of techno and house with guests like Function to Simbad, Roland Appel, Slam Mode, and Dj Qu. The show finished in 2009 but the sisters remain tastemakers in the NYC […]
On one level, Anané’s new EP, ‘Take A Ride’, is a playful throwback to the musical opulence of the disco era. But it cuts deeper than that. As the vocalist and songwriter explains, it’s also an ode to unity, freedom, and her own sense of confidence There’s an attention-grabbing point at the four-and-a-half-minute mark of ‘High’, one of the highlights off Anané Martins-Vega’s ‘Take A Ride’, her new six-track release […]
No summary of New York City’s dance music history would be complete without Nicky Siano. As the owner and resident DJ at the Gallery, Nicky was electrified by a visit to the Loft and became hooked on New York’s emerging club culture of the ’70s. As a DJ, Siano pioneered techniques such as beatmatching, EQing, and using three turntables, creating the proto-disco sound via his preferred funky soul and R&B […]
On November 14th, 2016, David Mancuso passed away at the age of 72. As the founder of The Loft, a party he organized in his own private New York City loft beginning in 1970, Mancuso was a true pioneer, a founding father of dance music both sonically and emotionally. Mancuso had a titanic influence in shaping core values of dance music that are now taken for granted, everything from an […]
Introducing Soundsystems, an in-focus feature series on the Hi-Fi equipment of the past, and the notorious clubs and DJ’s that used them. The sound system at the historic NYC discotheque Paradise Garage revolutionized the nightlife experience. It spawned the era of dancing rather than talking. Its DJs, most notably Larry Levan, became centers of attention whose influence sparked the rise and eventual takeover of Disco. And the sound system was […]
Juliet Mendoza is a dynamic powerhouse, seamlessly blending culinary arts and house music. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Juliet's life has always been infused with the lively sounds and flavors of her Latin American heritage. With a mother who was a professional disco dancer and a stepfather who was a musician, Juliet was destined to be surrounded by music from an early age. Her journey from executive chef and […]
Caleaf "Big Leaf" Sellers is one of the original founders of Dance Fusion. The dance crew was founded in 1997 and has been fundamental in the development and innovation of House dance culture. The members are credited with the expansion of this culture worldwide, having roots in early hip hop, performing in music videos and dance documentaries, teaching at some of New York's top dance schools, serving as judges for international […]
Local Talk Records are soon to release their 13 years Later compilation. Label regular, soulful house producer, and San Francisco based dancer, ‘Coflo’, forms part of the star-studded cast on the comp. Here we have a little talk and get to know some more about this very talented and very humble guy. Wow, what an amazing chat we had with Coflo! From his roots in folk and singer-songwriter music, to his […]
