Houseum Schallplatten & CDs

Review: Houseum goes from strength to strength; from a highly respected online channel they've started hosting awesome intimate events in the heart of their Parisian hometown and now they've launched a label. If you've spent so much as five minutes on their platform, you'll know the vibes on offer here; deep dreamy house laced with cosmic textures, rippling soul and a strong sense of timelessness. From the big vocal salvo of Bellaire's "Oh" right through to the final dubby echoes of Jesse Bru's "Setup", this is exactly the high level of launch release you'd expect from such a respected platform. Houseum is a feeling. A good feeling.

Review: Brighton-based artist Gavinco has announced the release of his latest album 'Deep Roots', a mesmerising journey through seven tracks of deep, jazz-infused house music. The title track opens the album, setting the tone with its expertly crafted organic rhythm and soulful synths. As the A-side progresses, playful brass and lo-fi vocal samples blend effortlessly with swung jazz grooves to create an irresistible vibe. The B-side picks up the pace with 'Showdown Groove' and 'Inspirations', before closing with the emotionally charged 'Homage'. Gavinco's ability to fuse elements of world music, acid house and Afro-beat has made him a crucial player in the smooth house scene, with releases on Shall Not Fade, Novaj, and his own imprint, Satta Records.

Review: Joe Newham has already landed on Houseum Records as Gavinco. Now the UK talent is back with more of his warm, cuddly deep house sounds, all mixing acid jazz instrumentation with slick electronic synthesis. Opener "Much Love" is a deriving number with a dreamy sax line adding the romance, while "Regards" is even more tender with its gentle pianos and shuffling, soul infused house grooves. The flip side brings some mature Balearic vibes and late night love on "interflow" before "Manner" closes things down with some cool, funk infused house grooves.