Whoever says small labels are getting damaged by Record Store Day haven't heard what the Belgian Deep & Soulful house label Melodymathics unleashes on April 18th. Some of the country's finest, from the early and present House scene, are united on this 12" release. Raoul Belmans also know as Dj Raoul (Swirl People/Food Club/Silo), Raffa formerly know from soul and future jazz band 'Sweet Coffee' and labelowner Melodymann bring three feel good house cuts based around a self explanatory vocal motif 'Keep It Coming!' by one of Melodymathics residents 'Alex Agore'. It's this sort of euphoric House Music you can drop anytime in your set and just stand back watching a sea of arms raised in response More

Following the success of the Consumer EP by fellow label owner James Johnston comes the Praise EP by Alex Agore, and it's a true return to form for him on No Matter What. The record opens with the title track "Praise" - an inspired tribute to gospel music, keeping all the soul but reimagining it into something more infectious. Uplifting keys combine with vocals that will have you trying your best to sing-a-long, over a bass groove that holds it all together. "Falling" is a slower affair, with its dream-like chords, airy synthwork, cowbell hits and seamless hats. A perfect track to start a night or to end one. The B-side completes the package with two undeniable house jams. You will soon realise how much you like "There's No Love" when its skippy vocal is stuck in your head, hours after hearing it for the first time. "I Can Feel You" closes out the EP on a deeper note which will have you thinking of moments when the sun is about to rise, yet the night is far from over.
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The Deep Down Slam label has Alex Agore supply some Rhodesy house for their third release. Swooning organs and various clatters of hats and percussion rattle "Show U Love" while stretched out synths lay spread over a syncopated bassline and cut vocals in "Get Dub". "No Name 3" sees more luscious Rhodes and chimey organs play out a dancey house melody, while "We Can't Talk" adds more chordal riffage to an EP which screams house music More

After a smash debut release that had house heads from around the globe taking notice, No Matter What Records is back with a vengeance for their second release. This time around label co-founder Alex Agore takes the lead with 4 tracks of raw underground house deepness that channels the energy and spirit from dance floors of long ago. Alex kicks things off on side A with the beautiful "Stay Together". A sizzling cymbal slices its way through the twisting game between the warm bassline, brooding deep chords and soulful vocals creating a perfect harmony. Alex continues this momentum right into the inside cut of the A side with "It's Not Important". A bright heart felt piece that keeps it simple and focuses on what really matters: a warm bassline, cracking kick and deep shining chords that will force you let go of all your troubles. On the flip side, the outside cut's title says it all…"Feel It;" and if you don't, you may need to seek some type of medical attention. As velvety smooth bassline bounces along, generous key splashes rain down causing your head to uncontrollably nod in agreement. As Alex rides off into the sunset he leaves us with the anthem "Do You Believe?" that will convert even the most skeptical ear. As the unflinching bassline powers on, the infectious swinging kicks, claps and high hats will transport your mind, body and soul all the way back to Zanzibar.

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Having opened Say Ahh! proceedings in typically bumping fashion with Manchester duo Si'Ke DJs, MK and Scottie Deep call on an equally talented producer from the same area for the second release on the label. Angus Jefford has been making all the right noises with digital releases for Lost My Dog and Kaluki Musik, and to have his first vinyl release on a label run by two certified legends of US house music is nothing less than an honour. Jeffords passion for vintage strains of Mid West rhythms is apparent as soon as those strings hit in the opening track "Bumpin'" whilst the accompanying Something After mix and flipside bumper "The Culture" demonstrates this producer's skill for immediately gratifying drum programming. With both Scottie Deep and MK set to grace Say Ahh! with their own productions, it's clear the label is set for a blessed year. More