After a quick procrastinatory browse of Phonica, here are the aural goodies I wish I could clutch in my arms right now.  Click the album cover for the link to the phonica listing…

HOUSE OF HOUSE :  Rushing to Paradise [WHATEVER WE WANT RECORDS]. FOUND! I’m not sure I’d call this “House of House”.  But wait till about half-way through that sample, and you’ll get it.  At first I wondered if this was a pitched down re-edit of the Mylo track, but my worries melted away.  The first track,The Rough Half, is the highlight.  The vocals in the 2nd track are not my fav. UPDATE: The sample I had heard was pretty much the meat of the track. The rest is slower, less interesting, and just not so hot

FOOD OF THE GODS :  Boy From Brazil / Poison. FOUND! The first track on this record more so than the second.  Funky industrious bassline with fly-like guitars and Portuguese(?).  Have not really heard of this group before, but I like their name and their groove.

SHOES :  My Name Is Bohannon [SHOES].  Specifically check out Summertime Groove.  FOUND! My god I just want to stamp my feet.  That tune is so damn funky.  The last two tracks are slower numbers.  I’m less crazy about the vocals in the first track.

BOTTIN :  No Static [ITALIANS DO IT BETTER].  Bottin has been putting out some good stuff recently.  He’s a recent up-and-comer from NJ doing the good work.  He put a great disco mix out that I’ve played out at least 6 times now in my car.

DAMIAN LAZARUS :  Moment [GET PHYSICAL MUSIC]. FOUND! Definitely has the Get Physical sound in its bassline.  I’m just really digging the mix of the soft dreamy vocals with the could-be-clubby bass synth.

BOOZOO BAJOU :  Same Sun (Prins Thomas Rmx) [K7 RECORDS].  Not totally sure what to call this one.  Very dubby for sure.  Nice female vocals.  Great little marching groove.  I do know that anything Prins Thomas touches tends to be good.

PEACE DIVISION :  Three Corners EP [8BIT RECORDS].  FOUND! Deep, chuggin’ beats.  A bit darker,  a bit more minimal.  But real funky.  The samples don’t show me the action, but I’m left wanting to find it out.