Another week in House (29th March-4th April)

Many thanks to all you music lovers who have given this spot a go. It has been another exciting week for dance music and this week i have the best picks of the weeks releases.

My first pick for the week is Swen Weber's 'Time for Samba' e.p on Southern Fried Records. The e.p is pretty fresh, bringing a beefy sound to the world of Jungle Brother's samples in 'Back to the Old-School'. On the whole, this crunchy minimal offering is worth a listen, though the title track is the only stand-out for me. Check it out here: Time For Samba .

Funkagenda also bring a new offering this week in the form of 'Afterclub' on Toolroom Records. Despite being very good at what they do, something falls flat in the overall sound of 'Afterclub', while the pacing tech-riffs keep afloat some of the finer memories of Funkagenda's sound, it is the Stu Foster and Drew Scott Remix that makes something epic out of this tune, keeping afloat some of the finer memories of Funkagenda's rich house sound. The Riva Starr Remix is worth a listen for a funkier Miami-sounding take on the song. Overall a slightly disappointing offering from Toolroom legends Funkagenda that is saved by some fresh and exciting remixes.

Roger Sanchez is back in town with new release '2Gether' on Stealth Records. This tune is massive. Sampling from b52's 'Love shack', Sanchez serves a helping or raw and funky house that gradually evolves into a strangely satisfying electronic offering. It is hard to put this sound into words, so check it out yourself Here
Finally, Defected present an exciting new track from Ridney and James Talk in the form of 'Forever'. I have only had the pleasure of hearing the original mix, but this stands on its own legs as a definite hit. This song captures the essence of a typical Ibiza summer for me, flowing throughout like a Defected House-Hit should, building you up and dropping you into a perfect arrangement of rhythm and synths. check it out Here. This song is going to be massive, FACT.


SO, Easter has kicked in an there are a good couple of weeks at your mercy, but what to do? Well, i am going to suggest you head on down to Subliminal at Matter on April 17th for Erick Morillo and the mafia man himself, Sebastian Ingrosso. With the huge sound of Morillo and Ingrosso's legendary productions the night is sure to be nothing short of epic, plus with support from Cedric Gervais, Yousef and Kim Fai, this could be one of the best house nights London will see this year.


I will be in the Maldives for the next two weeks getting up on my tracks and getting ready to bring you straight coverage through to Summer, where this baby will be going daily for all you party people headed to Ibiza for what is shaping to be another legendary season. On that note, one love, and you heard it hear at The House That Dan Built.