Larry Heard and Robert Owens win back ownership of early recordings in case against Trax Records
Chicago house pioneers Larry Heard and Robert Owens have won their legal battle against Trax Records, The Guardian reports. Read more
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Classic Rave Tracks You’ll Take to the Grave, Press Play
Music touches the mind, body and soul. Its effects are powerful, and it’s been shown it can improve your health. Listening to the right song at the right time is like peanut butter and jelly. Artists may not be curing cancer, but they’re certainly making life more enjoyable through their art. Here are some classic rave tracks you’ll take to the grave because music, ladies and gentlemen, is timeless.
Celebrate Black History Month with These Iconic DJ’s
Note: Originally published in February of 2016 and republished in 2017, this article is being republished today in honor of the amazing never-ending list of iconic DJs that have graced our scene with their illustrious art and careers.
Since the beginning of timeĀ there have been countless individuals who helped shape the music landscape. In celebration of Black History Month, we took some time to honor some of the most iconic DJ’s of recent times:
*Artists are listed in alphabetical order
Larry Heard Mixes Rebirth 10 For Record Label Anniversary
The Rebirth 10 release by Larry Heard aka Mr. Fingers marks the 10th anniversary for the Italian Rebirth Label. This 2 CD special compilation, selected and mixed by Larry, includes key releases from the first 10 years of the label plus unreleased tracks. The release features artists like Agoria, Butch, Marc Romboy, Joey Negro, Blondish and remixes by Motor City Drum Ensemble, Deetron, Dixon, Henrik Schwarz, Nic Fanciulli, Radio Slave, Tensnake, and Ripperton to name a few.
Rebirth Records, established by Daniele ‘Shield’ Contrini in 2006, has surely matured over the years into one of the most respected independent Italian labels. When discussing the release Shield said, āThe philosophy behind the label finds its roots in the past, building a link between the soul of a song and the warmth of a melody then combining them with a contemporary sound. I’m always looking for something timeless, something that I can imagine to still listen to in 20 or 40 years time. Who better than Larry Heard could do it for us? He delivered a mix that embodies the soul and the different facets of the label. Larry, as well as having remixed three songs for the label, is among the producers who had written the history of a musical genre and one of the names who most have influenced our music. The cover of the CD is designed by Emil Schult, who has created some special images for the occasion. Visiting him in his studio in Dusseldorf and breathing his Kraftwerk experience has been an unforgettable moment. I’m really pleased they both agreed to work on this project.ā
The release has 49 tracks in total, spanning over two hours of timeless sounds. It is available on Beatport for $21.99; listen and purchase it here.
