[New Mix] Two words are the only necessary intro for this mix: ART DEPARTMENT. If you know the unique divinely deep enticing sound of sir Jonny White and sir Kenny Glasgow then you already know, divinely dark. If you don’t know the sinfully entrancing sounds – then educate yourself, elevate your consciousness, simply by experiencing the essence …
-Minxxx
[New Release] Probably one of the most anticipated tunes in recent memory, and sure to be Miami anthem is finally here. Venezuelan duo Fur Coat is back on Crosstown Rebels in fashion with their bomb “You and I” featuring Cari Golden. This fine piece of sultry deep house has been getting support from the likes of Art Department and Damian Lazarus to name just a few. Crosstown newcomer Amirali is on remix duty, and he goes for a dreamy, techy vibe, with some big synths and a rework of the vocal. Out digitally today, so pick up your copy!
- Slice
[Party] If you’ve ever been to a Circo Loco event, then you know their parties are just criminally fun. If you’ve never been and you don’t know AND you’re lucky enough to be heading to Miami next week, don’t miss this one at the Surfcomber Hotel. The line up boasts twelve hours of soul slugging music, pretty much guaranteeing you’ll have a good cry when it has to end. This is one of the earliest parties of MMW though, so keep checking back at Music Is 4 Lovers because we’ll have more recommendations of parties happening later in the week that’ll lift your spirits. Get your stretch on Miami disco dancers, this is going to be a serious test of your dancing endurance. Keep the icepack close.
Buy tickets here!
Full Line Up:
Seth Troxler
Dubfire
Matthias Tanzmann
Davide Squillace
DJ Sneak
Ellen Allien
Clive Henry
Dyed Soundorom
Dan Ghenacia
Art Department
Damian Lazarus
Andrew Grant
Maceo Plex
Ryan Crosson
Tale Of Us
Shaun Revees
Lee Curtiss
Willie Graff
Check out this video from last year’s party:
-Dance
[Festival] Without the music there’d be no party – without the party there’d be no music. It’s a beautiful full-circle relationship, and the flowers that blossom from it is what makes life worth living – for us anyway. Knowing how much hard work and dedication that goes into throwing one single party with one single headliner, the inkling thought of producing a two-day festival is arduous.
The Parklife Weekender in Manchester is another festival we must give props to. A two-day festival that takes place in the gorgeous setting of Platt Fields during the summer month of June. This year’s line-up is full of MI4L favorites: Art Department, Claude Von Stroke, Clive Henry, Com Truise, Dam Funk, Damian Lazarus, Danny Daze, De La Soul, Eats Everything, Heidi, Julio Bashmore, Maya Jane Coles, Miguel Campbell, Soul Clap, Subb-an, Tensnake, and Wolf + Lamb.
We applaude the promoters of this festival for the diligence and devotion necessary to produce such an amazing and intrinsic event. Big ups!
- Jams
[New Release] An updated remix package with a couple of “producers of the moment” for a classic house track feels like it has been done a million times. However, it’s really hard to think of the last time it’s been done as good as this. The always fantastic Noir Music brings us 4 really cool, really different remixes, from Subb-an, Laura Jones, SIS, and Larse. The Subb-an remix is the pick of the bunch for us lovers (definitely a WMC bomb), but don’t sleep on the others! Support for this package from Seth Troxler, Deetron, Art Department, MANIK, and Jamie Jones.
Hollis P Monroe – I’m Lonely (Subb-an, Laura Jones, SIS, Larse Remixes) – Noir Music by Noir
- Slice
[New Release] There’s a few feelings in life that are untouchable. Getting married is one. Having children is another. Finally getting your hands on a track that you heard almost a year ago is definitely another one. After debuting their track “Touch You Gently” at Get Lost Miami 2011, Art Department and Crosstown Rebels have finally gave us what we’ve all been waiting for.
Clocking in at 10 and a half minutes, “Touch You Gently” is the epitome of a slow burning groove, with a typical Art Department style bassline, and not much else but a clap with some reverb. The true fun with this track starts when the spaced out rhodes come in, the stark contrast doing everything to compliment Kenny’s layered voice quite nicely. It seems cliche to say this, but this is definitely one of those tracks that not everyone will appreciate on the first listen, but one that will be on repeat for a while. The Brennan Green version of of “Tell Me Why” is definitely not an afterthought here either. The barrage of many different sounds is very early 90s in feel, and most definitely in a good way. Decidedly different from a lot of the stuff usually put out by Crosstown, the B side is refreshing and melodic all at once.
CRM089 ART DEPARTMENT – TOUCH YOU GENTLY by Crosstown Rebels
- Slice
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