Back until the late 1990s, people were apparently buying vinyl like it was going out of fashion – until the forces of progress made them turn their backs on their beloved wax, demanding that...
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What was that you said about leaving the digital world behind again? DJ Sneak (quietly) embraces digital as six-track The Son Of Chicago EP from the man himself goes on sale in January…
As we begin another Christmas Eve here at Ears To The House, there might be slightly more sweets and alcohol involved than on a normal working day – but what ultimately underpins this site...
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What HAS he been smoking this time? DJ Sneak posts about “leaving the digital world behind” – on the ever-so analog platform that is Instagram…
It might surprise some of you, but Ears To The House has a little respect for Carlos Sosa – the real name of DJ Sneak. Aside from his surprisingly shrewd recent business ventures, as...
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Do you get the feeling all is not going well? Discogs’ CEO pops up with a message explaining why the site is changing – but answers few questions in the process…
Surviving for many decades in this fickle industry when others have long faded away into the distance is, in many ways, an impressive achievement. This is one of the reasons that Ears To The...
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Looking for some Omar S to play this weekend? Good luck with that goal – as record stores everywhere start taking his stuff off sale (and the financial hit to go with it!)
As yet another Friday dawns – unless you’re reading this in Australia, of course – DJs everywhere will be pondering the answers to many questions. What time is my set this weekend? Will anyone...
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Do we really have to be the ones to point this out? Kenny Carpenter posts an old photo with Don Welch from the mid-90s at Sound Factory NYC – and says “we were still playing vinyl”…
Back when house music was starting to become a thing, there was no such thing as a career in it. You did what you did, and you might have some successes – or you...
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Is DJing couples a future trend? Louie Vega used to spin alone or with MAW partner Kenny Dope all the time – but now hardly ever appears without wife Anané (who’s currently appearing naked on a Nervous release!)
Two years ago, Ears To The House started querying why Nervous Records were using scantily clad ladies to advertise their merchandise. We mocked them, sometimes brutally, for some truly ridiculous moments, including when one...
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Ahead of a new release on vinyl, DJ Sneak waxes lyrical about why he loves the format so much – but do all of his grandiose claims stand up to scrutiny?
Some people out in the dance music world harbour the impression that Ears To The House doesn’t like DJ Sneak. This isn’t so – we absolutely love the fact he has principles and opinions,...
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Is DJ Sneak about to release new music on digital? The vinyl purist himself suggests he might be on curious Instagram post – and yes, we’ll take a look at how his old mission is going, too…
One of the things that ultimately cannot be stopped is the progression of technology. The dance music world – based on music made out of electronic equipment – is more aware of this than...
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Who will be next to give up their vinyl collection? After Detroit’s DJ Rolando confirms he’s selling 600 records, friends say Derrick May is “seriously thinking about it” amidst ongoing financial woes…
One constant in the ever-changing dance music world is the ability of DJs to keep finding new ways to make money. Examples of this came about during the pandemic – such as Derrick Carter...
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Just why DID Epic Games buy it in the first place? As another Bandcamp Friday gets underway, sources tell us Songtradr is “undecided” on the now tradition’s ultimate fate…
When Epic Games took over Bandcamp back in March 2022 for an undisclosed sum, there were many questions from existing users of the music site. What changes would their new owners implement? Would Bandcamp’s...
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Jeff Mills has a new EP out – but who else is representing Detroit?
This week, much controversy was abound over the decision by someone or other to allow Derrick May to represent Detroit in their annual Thanksgiving Day parade. It remains unclear whether the organisers were initially...
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Could Lobster Theremin artists end up OWING Jimmy Asquith money?
DJ and producer Jimmy Asquith must be seriously wondering whether this week is going to get any worse. He has already faced multiple allegations from multiple sources of things all the way from drunken...
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Calling an EP “Sex Worker”? 160 reasons against…
Last Monday, Ears To The House ran an article where we attempted to explain why naming an EP after ladies of the night is not exactly the most sensible release strategy. Admittedly, this wasn’t...
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Ash Lauryn’s sister calls EP “Sex Worker” – smart or stupid?
The mysteriously rising star Ash Lauryn – known as such because no one can quite work out how she ascended to her current fame in such a short time – has a sister. Now,...
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Traxsource forgets they don’t sell vinyl – again…
We quite like Traxsource here at Ears To The House. For our very fine tastes, they seem to be one of the more authentic dance music download stores – although we will concede Beatport...
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