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Spanish duo JNJS return with a new vinyl on Pirka Records, titled Feeling Positive. Staying true to their micro house roots, the record blends detailed percussion, rolling low-end, and immersive atmospheres across four tracks. On the A-side, the title cut Feeling Positive radiates groove and optimism, while Shuri layers subtle rhythms with playful textures. The B-side shifts into deeper territory, with Start to Feel unfolding through liquid grooves and Jozani closing the release in hypnotic, late-night style. A refined and versatile 12", Feeling Positive captures JNJS’s minimal aesthetic and Pirka’s forward-thinking vision—crafted for selectors, collectors, and micro house enthusiasts alike.

Brooklyn's RAW CUTS Records makes its debut with ORANGE [RCR001], a forward-thinking VA that showcases four cutting edge producers whose music captures the energy, intimacy, and spirit of a dance floor ready for something new.

Two producers on duty for Gerd's Palm Leaves remixes. Sometimes an amazing track like Palm Leaves just screams for a rework by someone who really could do something nice with it. And this seems to be the perfect remix duo... Larry Heard aka Mr Fingers and Deetron. One for the body and one for the soul! Enjoy! Limited version on Snowy White vinyl.

The Collective Cuts sub-label of Cinthie’s 803 Crystal Grooves makes a welcome return with a fresh VA package, featuring Willy Mikkelson, Luca Olivotto, Batch One and Roque (CRP).Since its inception back in 2020, Cinthie’s Collective Cuts imprint has welcome the likes of KETTAMA, 9th House, S3A, UC Beatz, Anaxander, Azuni and many more onto the label. Here the story continues with more dynamic house jams from Cinthie’s coterie of underground artists from across the globe.Nashville, USA’s WiLLY MiKK leads with Devastate, laying the foundations for the records with a classic Hip House vibe, fusing crisp drums, bright stabs and bumpy bass with choppy hip hop vocals. Small Great Things head honcho Luca Olivotto follows with‘Passion’, the Berlin based Italian delivers his refreshing disco-tinged House aesthetic via funky guitar licks, bright chord melodies, ethereal pad textures and shuffled drums.Batch One’s ‘When U R Free’ follows to open the flip side, merging snaking arpeggios and bouncy bass notes with uplifting piano lines and a raw, robust rhythm section. Spanish artist based out of Basel, Switzerland Roque (CRP) then concludes the package with ‘Bring It Down’, perfectly rounding things out on a deeper tip, raw, reduced drums carry the groove alongside an amalgamation of chopped vocal chants, dubbed out stabs and tension building strings.

Two foundational releases from Toronto's Strobe Records get a well-deserved reissue on the Clone Classic Cuts series, spotlighting a pivotal moment in North American dance music. While often overshadowed by the Detroit and New York scenes, Toronto's underground in the early '90s was brewing its own potent blend of house and techno - and these tracks are prime examples of that cross-border synergy.The Hayden Andre Project's contributions sit at the perfect intersection of tribal house rhythms and the emotive, machine-driven pulse of early Detroit techno. There's a raw elegance here - a sense of deep groove layered with just the right amount of percussive tension. It's no surprise that these tracks became staples in the crates of DJs both then and now. The production feels timeless, with hypnotic arrangements that still command the floor over three decades later.On the flip, Kingdom Come, another alias of Ron Allen, delivers lush, blissed-out house music that channels the soulful energy of New York's golden era while adding a uniquely Canadian sensibility. Allen's piano work, layered with warm pads and swinging drums, gives these tracks an unmistakable vibe - equal parts deep house ecstasy and garage swagger. It's the sound of 3 a.m. euphoria, of packed dance floors and emotional peaks.

dO iT nOw Recordings makes its debut in the world of vinyl with a various artists' sampler that shows just what they are all about. First up is Pigsie's wonderful 'Silk' which sets a fine tone with lush jazz-inspired keys, dreamy pads and intricate drum work that make it well suited to those late-night sessions. Wearing Shoes then offers 'Finding Your Words' with buttery Rhodes licks and looped vocals over fat bass, and the B-side begins with Michael Oberling and his deep jazz grooves, trumpet solos and swinging drums. Massive R closes with the lovely, jazzy house of 'This Feeling' complete with snappy drums and a catchy piano hook.