Various Artists - Good Vibrations, Vol. 1

Good Vibrations Music

£9.88

Genre(s): Deep House

Format: 12 Inch

Catalogue No.: GVMV004

Release Date: 4th June 2021

A1 - The Journey Men feat. Mike City – For the Culture
A2 - Black Sonix – Danny’s Jam
B1 - Sean McCabe – Wanna Be Good
B2 - Motion Severn – My Way

Good Vibrations Volume 1 is the first in a vinyl-exclusive set of releases on Sean McCabe's Good Vibrations Music label, bringing together 4 killer tracks that showcase the label’s diverse musical palate.

The Journey Men alongside vocalist supremo Mike City get things underway with ‘For the Culture’. The duo has built a notable following through their distinct deep & bumpy soulful DJ sets, a sound which they effortlessly carry through to their own productions. ‘For the Culture’ is pure uplifting & inspiring house music with Mike City’s true & heartfelt vocals explaining quite clearly the love & passion connected with what they do.

Black Sonix ‘Danny’s Jam’ (a nod to Danny J Lewis by Black Sonix) takes things on a slightly deeper route, using hooky chords & killer bouncing basslines to create somethings rather special – it’s pure energy from the off yet still with that soulful touch & has been an ever present (and much sought after) track in a few A-listers DJ sets over the past couple of years; finally, the secret is out!

Refusing to be outdone on his own label Sean’s ‘Wanna Be Good’ is packed with all the qualities you’ve come to expect from a no-nonsense McCabe Dub! Just enough vocal in there to keep you on your toes with a slick analogue bass & rampant chord hook to keep you right in the centre of the dancefloor. It’s another one of those closely guarded secret weapons that has had people running to the booth.

Wrapping thing up is ‘My Way’ a debut original collaboration between Sean McCabe & Dave Jones as Motion Severn (called that due to the Severn Bridge which separates where the pair live). Dave & Sean’s relationship stretches back to 2000 where Dave actually offered Sean his first DJ gigs, so this coming-together as a production duo has been a long time in the making! Paying homage to their shared love of the classic Strictly Rhythm & Red Zone Dub sounds, their work here recreates & reimagines that classic era of house music but for a new generation to enjoy, something recently shown through their remix of Solution’s ‘Was It Just a Game’ (also on GVM).

DJ Support:

Dave Lee (Z Records, UK) - “Another great EP from Good Vibrations”

Volcov (Neroli, Italy) - “Quality as usual from Good Vibrations Music” (Favourite: Danny’s Jam)

Marcel Vogel (Lumberjacks In Hell, Amsterdam) - “Killer tunes!” (Favourites: For The Culture, Danny’s Jam, Wanna Be Good)

Jimpster (Freerange, UK) - “Sounding heavy!” (Favourites: Wanna Be Good and Danny’s Jam”)

Alex Attias (Visions Recordings, Switzerland) - “The whole EP provides goodness for the dance floor and moods. Nowadays it’s rare to get so much quality on one piece so get on it quick; it’s an essential house music release.”

Ashley Beedle (UK) - “Tough, soulful dance music that keeps the house tradition burning, but rocks the spot right now. Hard to find an overall favourite. It's that good! Trust me I’ll be playing these tracks for a long time to come”

Opolopo (Sweden) “A solid quality EP with proper bounce and deepness.” (Favourite: Wanna Be Good)

Booker T (Liquid Deep, UK) “Feeling all the mixes love the mike city track will support” (Favourite: For The Culture)

Kai Alce (NDATL, US) “HOT 12" ‘Wanna Be Good’ is DOPE as is ‘For the Culture’ with the slick voice of Mike City!”

Turbojazz (Last Forever Records, Italy) - “Serious business on this solid EP! "For the culture" is a potential instant classic. Full support!”

Lem Springsteen (Mood II Swing, US) - “Good Vibrations Music delivers another DJ friendly, dancefloor journey featuring various artists bringing you official House Music” (Favourite: Wanna Be Good)