Italian nujazz newcomers pop back up with a full length LP on Chicago's own STAR CREATURE label. Futuristic acid jazz over heavy drum beats, minimal squelching West Coast synths, punchy basslines all tied together under a warm bed of vibey overtones. 9 tracks. Full picture sleeve. More

The A Side is one of the most adventurous synthed out peak hour spiritual- level boogie rager. Flip Side is another psychedelic disco freak out stomper. Hasn't sold on Discogs in almost 15 years. Test presses co-signed by fellow Chicago disco Kingpins MARK GRUSANE and DARRYN JONES. More

Hot 2 Sider from ALTON, Illinois's shoestring label gets the STAR CREATURE reissue treatment back on 45 for the first time. Here STAR CREATURE selects two of the most stand out tracks from the mysterious JIMMIE GREENE for another well curated, floor filer of a 45. More

2024 repress incoming. Album from STAR CREATURE done by JUNE CHIKUMA, best known for her groundbreaking video game soundtracks in the 80s and 90s (most notably BOMBERMAN HERO for Nintendo). A nice mix of her tracks that range from bossa nova lounge to pre-vaporwave exotica and new age city pop. More

Two bananas version of two jazz-funk classics reworked by DAVID ZYLBERMAN (AKA GHOST) from EGYPTIAN LOVER's spaced out synthfunk backing band. New school, breakbeat electro-jazz-funk house future classics of "EXPANSIONS" and "EVERYBODY LOVES THE SUNSHINE". More

City Pop meets West Coast Boogie with a dash of Synthwave Jazz Funk on this 4 track EP. Vocal and instrumental mixes of "MOONLIGHT MAGIC" and "TAKE TO THE SKY" with vocals by Japanese native KUMOKO. Fans of XL MIDDLETON's take on Modern Funk should dig this. More

In a remarkable culmination of a nearly five-decade-long career, DONNELL PITMAN finally graces the music world with his debut album. While PITMAN has long been revered among rare groove and deep crate diggers in the Windy City, it's the resurgent charm of 'THE CHOCOLATE LOVER' that has undeniably become the defining chapter of his illustrious career, gaining momentum since the 2010s. His popularity continues to soar each year, propelled by new records, reissues, remixes, and notable placements in hit TV shows such as STRANGER THINGS, ATLANTA, SNOWFALL, and SOUTHSIDE. This milestone marks his 5th venture with the esteemed Chicago label, Seven track LP with a full picture sleeve. More

For those seeking a musical experience reminiscent of the iconic LARRY HEARD, RON TRENT & KERRI CHANDLER, delving into the enchanting sounds of A VISION OF PANORAMA is a journey well worth taking. A VISION OF PANORAMA, much like MR. FINGERS, has mastered the art of crafting immersive and soulful electronic compositions. This latest release invites you into a sonic realm where lush melodies, dreamy textures, and intricate rhythms coalesce to create an atmosphere of pure musical bliss. In a landscape where electronic music continually evolves, A VISION OF PANORAMA stands out as an artist who skillfully pays homage to the timeless vibes of classic deep house while adding a contemporary touches of forward thinking smooth and Balearic jazz. The fusion of classic house elements with a futuristic flair makes A Vision Of Panorama the closest thing available to the legends that precede. More

LA via Paris classically trained keyboard wizard DAVID ZYLBERMAN AKA GHOST from EGYPTIAN LOVER's spaced out synthfunk backing band follows up his sold out/out of print STAR CREATURE debut with another set of Contemporary Electronic Jazz Funk primed for peak hour dance floor action. After flipping bananas covers of LONNIE LISTON SMITH and ROY AYERS, he drops an original production that gives that same synth driven, rhythm forward dance vibe. The B Side takes us straight to deep space with an uptempo cracker of a remix of BRIAN BENNETT's ‘SOLSTICE” done in a zero-gravity flavor previously considered impossible. The promo copies have already seen major support from Chicago and NYC heavyweights. More

E. LIVE returns to STAR CREATURE with yet another Boogie Blast Off, this time of the Jazz-Funk variety, marking his third full-length release with the esteemed Chicago label. The much-anticipated album is set to make seismic waves in 2024. With a nu-school approach leaning towards the jazzier realms of disco, E. LIVE masterfully maintains an unwavering dance floor allure. The album is a brilliant fusion of accessible and sophisticated sounds, creating an enchanting sonic landscape that seamlessly bridges disco and jazz elements. Genius Level production for a solo studio act. Highly recommended for fans of musical luminaries such as ROY AYERS, PATRICE RUSHEN, KHRUANGBIN, FKJ, and TORO Y MOI, etc...8 tracks & full picture sleeve. More

The DAPHNI (AKA CARIBOU) remix of DONNELL PITMAN's "DO YOU WANNA"? first surfaced on CARIBOU's BBC Essential Mix in early 2020. After receiving tons of requests it was time to get it out officially. 2 summertime gems on the flipside: "SUMMERTIME GIRLS" & "NEED MY LOVE". Due end of OCT. More

A VISION OF PANORAMA comes with their third vinyl release from the collaboration & each one gets heavier & gets more dance floor friendly. On Side A "PIANO SUNSET" delivers an uptempo Balearic night time groove. "LOST IN PALMS" on Side B takes us on a chuggin' deep house excursion. Due for release on 9-25. More

E DA BOSS (THE PENDLETONS, MYRON & E, LUCID PARADISE) first made his STAR CREATURE debut with his group LUCID PARADISE. He returns with THE WHOLE TRUTH & ISHTAR plus an E. LIVE remix. The A Side gets the E. LIVE jazz funk remix treatment while the B Side comes heavy with a boogie bomb foot stomping floor filler produced by THE WHOLE TRUTH. A stomping floor filler. More

French collectors have been bullish on the boogie for decades now & have spawned some of the best sounds in the genre of recent years with artists like DABEULL, HOLYBRUNE, RUDE JUDE, MOFAK, DOGGMASTER & now FRANKFURT & VOYEAR. 2 cuts here of vintage meets future synth funk with a French touch. More

AVOP + STAR CREATURE feels, sounds & tastes like a match made in heaven. Not quite house, disco or boogie, just synthy drum-programmed funk. AVOP taps vocalist SYKES here for 2 original collabs plus instrumentals & remixes from elusive underground producers of heat, POOL BOY & CYRIL HAHN. More