ltd 2017 repress
following on from his return to dance orientated music on neroli records with the lush and endearing music for the golden age , multi album artist lars bartkuhn (sonar collective & needs) brings contrasting sides of his musical character for alex bradley s burgeoning utopia records, touching on detroit, jazz fusion and ambient. tokyo burning is a youthful and stripped back electronic club track harking back to the detroit house heyday of galaxy to galaxy and happy records but with a modernist approach and bartkuhn s unique musicality for what has all the hallmarks of a peak-time club classic. in contrast title track nomad brings the full spectrum of bartkuhn s musical range with a more organic and rhythmic dance composition. a fusion of afro percussion, his own emotive vocal hook, melodic keys, joyful flute playing, bound together with the guitar playing that has had many compare bartkuhn to the likes of jazz master pat metheny. the track builds into a breakdown that is perhaps best described by anthony nicholson as, a combination of truth, inspiration and cosmic energy . rounding out the ep a gentle acoustic reprise, a deeper introspective piece for ambient music lovers.

deepartsounds is one of those labels that you get excited about each time they release a record, and with a line up like they have on this new one, it’s no surprise. limited pressing of 250 copies.

a third release for the year from deep explorer extends the invitation to allstarr motomusic, aka zurich based producer and deepartsounds founder daniel piu. under his given name, piu has form for house productions dating back to the late 90s but seems newly reinvigorated following the decision to start working as allstarr motomusic, with beauty & simplicity following a fine contribution to the minuendo label. the three original allstarr motomusic exude an old school feeling no doubt developed by years of record collecting and are augmented by a fine remix from anthony nicholson.

back with a bang and brandishing four deep house cuts, london upstart label five fold records welcomes the adroit dokta venom o the fold. returning to his love of dirty twisted deep house, having grown up listening to mr.fingers, frankie knuckles and moodyman, the burnt roses ep is drenched in the gritty soul influence of the detroit & chicago house movements.
support from: dam swindle, laurent garnier, jimpster, osunlade, paul mac, rainer truby, anthony nicholson etc

long awaited 2nd part with more finger lickin jazzy deep house

1999 classic from the urban sound gallery (ron trent/anthony nicholson)!!

the godfather of the deep house sound, trent selects a truly uplifting and balearic tinged mix selection of house this first part feat anthony nicholson, sophie jane, kimara lovelace and conjure a must have record

lush deep jazz house recontructed by anthony nicholson and william kurk. stellar group of accomplished musicians wrap themselves around the trumpet playing of duke jones himself a veteran who has worked with a diverse a set of groups as dr.buzzard savanna

this chicago stepper inspired single from song siren autumn’s album “love child” is a key that opens the door to an infectiously musical and melodic journey into her urban heart and soul. here she gets the treatment from the soundphaze unit with anthony nicholson, william kurk & quincy nicholson

finally some news from anthony nicholson who presents himself in brilliant form with this deep spiritual jazz-house piece.. organic beats, beautiful vocal chorus and great piano improvisation. three great mixes to choose from