Retro House Mixtape

I may have hit the coffee a little hard before recording this weeks mix of house music. It’s definitely a bit more ‘up for it’ with fewer vocals and more ‘bangers’ than usual. Hope you guys enjoy it this week. There’s plenty more where that came from.

Full set-list at retrohousemixtape.com

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It’s the weekend!! Time for another sixty minute slice of forgotten house music classics picked from the nooks and crannies of my record collection. It really does run the gamut this week; from the disco vibes of Whirlpool Productions, to the tech based ‘Loops of Life’ by Acme through to the late 90’s hard house stylings of Baby Blue (a.k.a. Tin Tin Out). Topping it all off is ‘Open Your Mind’, a little anthem from Usura. (I also manage to give out the wrong web address at the end of the show, doh!)

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This episode almost nearly didn’t happen. A few short hours ago a couple of free tickets to Bestival were placed into my hands, talk about a jammy piece of luck! I’ve had to turn this episode out super quick at the last minute whilst frantically packing for a weekend of camping and festival shenanigans. It starts off on an old school house music vibe but by the end it’s properly chugging along.

There are a few choice cuts in there this week. ‘At Night’ by Shakedown is having a huge resurgence thanks to some excellent new remixes by Purple Disco Machine and Peggy Gou, I thought I’d throw in the Kid Creme mix which still sounds great today. There’s also the superb remix of ‘Show Me Love’ by Todd Edwards where he takes an all time classic tune and totally reworks it into something brilliant. Finally I also wanted to get the Hardfloor remix of ‘Blue Monday’ by New Order in there somewhere as it’s having a mini revival here in the U.K. thanks to a TV advert.

Hope you enjoy it. Don’t forget to share it with anyone else who digs a bit of house music.

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The heatwave continues here in the UK so I figured I would roll with it and kick things off with a summery house music vibe as per Episode 3 (check it out if you’ve not yet heard it). Highlights of this episode includes the rare Grant Nelson remix of ‘Too Young To Die’ by Jamiroquai and the ‘Some Justice’ / Urban Shakedown bootleg that finishes off the set.

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Episode 5 of the Retro House Mixtape is here! This week it’s a mix that kinda runs in ‘phases’. You’ve got a funky vocal led section at the start, then it drops into a UK Speed Garage kinda thing for a bit before getting a bit clubby and dropping a few big tunes towards the end.

Full track-listing is available at retrohousemixtape.com

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This weeks mixtape starts off with a slower tempo than usual before diving into an uplifting slice of soulful house. As per Episode 1 there is another little exclusive thrown into the mix in the form of a ‘Incognito / Royksopp’ mash-up that works really well in the summer. Going into the final stretch it gets a little anthem-tastic plus there’s a lesser known gem from Fire Island (aka Heller and Farley).

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Is it the weekend already? I guess it’s time for another episode of Retro House Mixtape. It’s a bit of a last minute effort this week. I had a whole other episode ready to go but the weather here in the U.K. has been so amazingly hot I felt it necessary to put together a mix to compliment it. I went back and recorded another mix consisting of tunes that sound great when blasted out in the sunshine. Hopefully it’ll hit the spot for you during this sunniest of spells.

Full track-listing is available at retrohousemixtape.com

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And here we are, Episode 2. Huge thanks to everyone who listened to my debut mix and also took the time to follow and share the Retro House Mixtape online. This week I’ve pulled some real old nuggets from out of the crates, particularly the Bucketheads inspired remix of ‘Midnite’ by D-Influence and the salsa funk meets UK house fusion of ‘Madagascar’. Note also the original ‘Stevie Wonder’ bootleg version of Cleptomaniac’s ‘All I Do’ (the official release featured Bryan Chambers on vocals).

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I thought I’d switch things up this week by putting together set based solely around one genre of house music. I’ve enjoyed dropping the more bass heavy tracks in the previous episodes. I figured it would be fun to do a whole episode based around ‘Speed Garage’. These days it’s probably more known as ‘UK Garage’ but I’m a stickler for old habits. The tag ‘Speed Garage’ takes me back to digging through the racks at records shops for those elusive bootlegs.

There’s a little smattering of the funky ‘London-vibed’ vocal stuff at the start of this mix but it’s not long before the bass bin bangers start to drop. I tried to avoid the huge anthems (Spin Spin Sugar, Gunman etc) so I could make room for more lesser known tracks, I did get a request for Ripgroove however so I’ve dropped in a remix to keep things fresh.

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The Retro House Mixtape is back once again with the ill behaviour. It’s a solid mix of funky house, clubby house and vocal bangers in this tasty episode. I also drop in a stone cold favourite of mine, ‘Color Of My Skin’ by Swing 52. Massive thanks to all for support with last week’s show. There are only a few more episodes to go in 2019 before the show takes a break for a bit so be sure to make the most of this and the next few weeks.

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Following last week’s slightly deeper episode we are firmly back in familiar territory with a house set comprising of funky, vocal house tunes. Favourites for me this week include ‘Underground’ by the Rhythm Masters and ‘That Organ Track’ by house music veteran Brain Tappert.

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It’s sometimes funny how these episodes come about. A lot of the time it’s as simple as thinking of that first track and building from there. I had this opening track by Eve Gallagher pencilled in as an opener for weeks now with the intention of building it into a melodic, clubby set that climaxed with some big epic tunes. Instead this set starts off on that same clubby vibe but by the end it steers into a more ‘ravey’ direction but hey, it works for me so that’s all good.

Check out the full track list on the Retro House Mixtape blog.

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As 2019 is drawing to a close the Retro House Mixtape is getting ready to take a holiday break. Don't worry, there are still a few more episodes to go before that much needed hiatus. This episode features the usual selection of funky old skool house music that will lift your spirits. Things take a slightly chunkier path towards the end with a few bangers from Superchumbo, Untidy Dubs and Da Techno Bohemian. Find the full tracklisting on the blog.

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Following last weeks little nostalgia trip, it’s now time to break out the first brand new episode of Retro House Mixtape for the New Year. It’s a funky selection of vocal-based house music with a little kick at the end. A particular favourite of mine is ‘Can You Feel It’ by DJ Duke which is a tasty little disco sampling belter of a tune. There is also one of my favourite Jamiroquai remixes via Roger Sanchez and the cheeky ‘Stardust’ referencing ‘Step to Me’ by Grant Nelson. Check out the full track list on the blog.

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It’s the final episode of Retro House Mixtape for 2018 and this week it’s a bumper long session. The year is seen out with a bang as the normal rules go out the window, it’s not just long forgotten retro house music this week. It’s also anything from the last 12 months that I’ve loved, some all time favourites and everything else in between. Essentially it’s a full blown party to stick on when you’re having a get together over the holiday season. Get stuck in and don’t forget to share it online. Check out the track list on the blog.

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I wanted to do something a little different for Episode 20 of Retro House Mixtape and as luck would have it something perfect was happening on the same day as this episode. One of my all time favourite bands, The Prodigy, were releasing their latest album ‘No Tourists’. I’ve been lucky enough to catch them live on three separate occasions and every time they have torn the roof off the place. It’s not often that a new Prodigy album comes around so I couldn’t resist putting a mix together to mark the occasion. 

For this mix I’ve picked out various bootlegs and remixes that I have stumbled across over the years. There’s even a little something that I made myself a LONG time ago (so bear with me when it comes to the sound quality on that one, okay?). 

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Whoops! I’m a bit late on getting this post uploaded to the blog. This episode first went out almost a week ago! This episode is a more deeper, ‘head-down’ affair. I had great fun mixing this and mucking about with some FX on the fly. Hope you enjoy it too! Check out the full tracklisting on retrohousemixtape.com

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Welcome along to another episode of Retro House Mixtape. This week’s episode dips through various old skool flavours from funky disco house, rave-tinged remixes and a little dabble into speed garage. Particular favourites of mine this week include ‘Into Your Heart’ remixed by Tall Paul and Olav Basoski remixing a cut from Apollo Four Forty. Check out the full tracklisting on retrohousemistape.com

Huge thanks to everyone who has been listening to and supporting the show. All likes, reposts and comments are hugely appreciated. 

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Well hello again! It’s been a while hasn’t it? And look at the mess everything has gotten into since I’ve been away! The last time I released an episode we were all looking forward to the Christmas party season. Now we’re all looking forward to venturing outside the front door and not getting sick. Thanks Coronavirus!

So anyway, here is a new episode of Retro House Mixtape, hopefully it’s the first of many. I’ve got some cool ideas for themed episodes in the future. Check out the full tracklist for this episode at retrohousemixtape,com

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Aaaaaaand here it is. The final episode of Retro House Mixtape for 2019. Last year I did an extended ‘Big Fat End of 2018‘ episode and for this year it’s another bumper set of bangers from years gone by that will fire up any Festive/New Years party that you might be having. There are also a few new tunes I’ve picked up along the way this year and some exclusive accapella mash-ups that you won’t hear anywhere else (check out the tracklisting at retrohousemixtape.com). 

In other news, Retro House Mixtape is taking a little hiatus for a few months. Yep, after 76 weekly episodes I decided that the end of 2019 was a good time to take a short break from doing the show. 

Some quick nods before I go; A big shout out to the team at beach-radio.co.uk, thanks for making me part of the team in 2019. It’s been awesome putting a show together every week for the station. Cheers to the guys at OMG and to everyone on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook who has supported the show. I’ve got some other posts planned for over the festive season so make sure you follow my social media accounts in order to catch them.

Right! I’m off to do a house move (that’s not a dancing term, I’m literally moving house hence the need for a break) I will see you on the other side. Big thanks for dropping by the blog. I very much hope you have a Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year. Cheers!

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It’s the penultimate episode of Retro House Mixtape for this decade and I figured for this mix I would switch the clock back ten years. These are mostly tunes from around 2009 & 2010 all of which I think still do the business today. Check out the full set list at retrohousemixtape.com

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Way way back on Retro House Mixtape (episode 11 to be exact) I did a Speed Garage Mixtape and since then I have been regularly asked on when a follow up would happen. Well, that time is now. Episode 80 of Retro House Mixtape is ANOTHER Speed Garage Mixtape. 14 fine tunes of chunky house beats and thick bass lines.

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Hello there. How have you been? It's been a while hasn't it? I haven't dropped a new episode of Retro House Mixtape since before Christmas 2021. I've been on a bit of a break (and I kinda still am) but I had some time to throw a mix together this week so I figured "why not?". Get stuck in to some disco grooves, clubby shufflers and a few stone cold favourites of mine. Enjoy!

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Boom! Out of the blue it's another episode of Retro House Mixtape and this week it's another 'Speed Garage' set. It's probably the last Speed Garage mixtape as I've pretty much burned through all the stand out SG tracks in my collection. 

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Oi Oi! Sorry it's been a while since the last episode but I've now got a new mix all ready to go. It's a set of tidy bangers, kicking off with some funky, garagey vibes before sliding into something a bit more driving and heavy. Hope you like it! Find me on Twitter via @retrohousemix or Instagram via @retrohousemixtape. 

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It's been 25 years this week since Norman Cook put out the Fatboy Slim debut album 'Better Living Through Chemistry'. I thought it would be interesting to put together a mix based on the tracks from the album. Not just a normal mix though, I've been diving into the tracks themselves to pull out loops and samples which are sprinkled through this DJ set. It's a little chaotic but then again that seems on theme when you're talking about Fatboy Slim.  

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I'm totally switching things up for this episode of Retro House Mixtape as we ditch the retro and dive into a mix of upfront house tunes. This is a mix of three parts as we journey from the bar, to the club and then end up with our hands in the air at the festival. 

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I'm tapping into a funkier vein of House Music for this episode. Things kick off with a new release from Dave Lee and Horse Meat Disco. I'm very much breaking my own 'Retro House' rules here but this is a classy, timeless sounding tune and I couldn't resist. I also managed to finish with a classic from Frankie Knuckles which was apt seeing as it was recently Frankie Knuckles Day. Happy Frankie Knuckles Day everyone!

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Seeing as it's August it felt like a good time to throw together some summer-tinged house tunes. Fitting in with the summer theme, it's worth noting the background image used in the cover artwork. It's a photo I took of lovely Bournemouth beach, just a stone's throw away from where I live (technically a stone throw and a half but you get the idea).

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It's time to switch things up on Retro House Mixtape with a new episode based round late 90's/early 2000's Trance bangers. Check it out for some hugely euphoric screamers that will undoubtedly lift your spirits. 

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Retro House Mixtape is three years old! (give or take a day or two). Over the last three years that's a total of 2000+ online followers, clocking up 10,000+ listens over 109 episodes totalling approximately 5 days worth of recorded mixes. Whether you're a long time follower or a new listener dropping in for the first time, thanks for checking out and supporting the show.

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Hey there! Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Retro House Mixtape. I have another killer selection of house tunes for you both old and new (well, almost new). Hopefully you'll find a couple of decent jams in there that will pick your ears up. Don't forget to follow me on Twitter via @RetroHouseMix or on Instagram via @RetroHouseMixtape. 

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I initially didn't feel like putting a mix together this week but after sinking a few whiskey's and jumping on the decks the tunes soon started flowing. In the end I'm pretty happy with the results. 

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I felt like throwing together an early 90’s set this week. The original plan was that it would be a set of early 90’s funky U.S. Garage but things kinda got away from me. Along the way things morphed into a bit of a rave vibe (playing Energy Flash right at the end was a particular joy). I’m thinking of doing an old skool rave set at some point so this was something of a warm up. Find the track listing on my blog - retrohousemixtape.com

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I almost bailed on recording an episode this week as I was a bit under the weather but at the last minute I stumbled across an old archive of mixes and dug this out from April 2010. There's some good stuff in here that I totally forgot about. 

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For this episode of Retro House Mixtape we take a trip back to approximately ten years ago, roughly around the 2009/2010 mark. Around this time house music was going through a bit of an electronica phase and that's what this mixtape is packed full of. 

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With the Easter weekend done and dusted it felt like a good time to throw together a few tunes with a summer kinda vibe to them. Warmer days are coming and soon we'll be able to go outside and actually see friends face to face. When you do, make sure to stick this mixtape on as you soak up the sunshine. Good times are on their way. 

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It's one of the best best weekends of the year, the four day Easter weekend! And I have a great episode of Retro House Mixtape for you to enjoy. Funky house, twisted disco licks and big bassline bangers are all on the menu in this tasty selection. Check my blog - retrohousemixtape.com for the full track listing

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Aaaaaaaand we're back. After a few months off it's time for some new episodes of Retro House Mixtape. I'm kinda rebooting things a little bit. Previously I've avoided playing tracks more than once but after 100 episodes I think it's time to relax that rule a little bit and break out some tunes that deserve another dusting off. If you're new to the show don't forget to check out my previous mixes for more Retro House goodness.

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Yikes! Here we are, 100 Episodes of Retro House Mixtape. For this episode it's an extra-long mix of some of my all time favourite house tunes. 

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It's the final step in our trip through the 90's as we dive into the crazy year of 1999. A year when funky disco licks and euphoric trance ruled the house roost. Turn it on and turn it up!

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As per the last few episodes we move another year further into the 90's and it's a mix of two halves which very much reflects my record buying habits of 1998. It was mostly either funky/disco house or more trancey based fare. There are some cracking retro house tunes in this set. 

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1997 was a huge year for House Music. Big tunes were dominating the dance floors before dominating the airwaves on radio and tv. This episode is a mix of huge tunes and some lesser known bangers from 1997. 

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It's another trip back to the 90's as we bounce back into 1996. A year packed with some huge anthems but for this episode I've tried to pick out some lesser heard tunes.

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It's another trip back to the 90's as we head into the mid-decade decadence of 1995. The year when I started DJing on the regular in various bars and clubs in the town where I grew up. It was certainly an exciting year for the 17-year-old me. 

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I'm going to start blowing the dust off some older episodes of Retro House Mixtape before adding them to the podcast feed. In a most logical move, let's start with Episode 1. This was actually a test run that I ended up using as the show premiere. 

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It's a bit of a personal journey in this week's episode of Retro House Mixtape as we head back to 1994 and when I bought my very first set of turntables, 

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It's gearing up to be a crazy hot weekend here in the UK so here is a mixtape to compliment the weather. It starts on a Balearic tip before going into a funky summery vibe and climaxes in a full-on carnival. 

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It's a shorter episode than usual this week but that doesn't mean you're missing out on much. There's nearly as many tunes packed into this set as there are in a normal length episode. 

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I had an idea for a themed episode but I just couldn't make it work. This episode has ended up being one of those 'last minute' ventures as a result. I'm pretty happy with how it's turned out either way. Full track listing on my blog - retrohousemixtape.com

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For this week's episode I have dug through my archive of old mixes and pulled out this set from 2009 consisting of Basement Jaxx goodies. This mix (performed on vinyl) includes tunes by the band, remixes they have done and a few remixes of their tracks by other people. Check out the full track listing on my blog - retrohousemixtape.com

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Some big tunes and remixes in this week's episode. Just the ticket to help you through another week of Corona-season. There are also a couple more tasty acappella mash-ups to keep things interesting. 

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It's a very different episode this week thanks to an old Instagram post from last year. I posted about a compilation that I had picked up called 'House Breaks Sessions' and I commented on doing a Breakbeat Mixtape at some point. A friend of mine, James from The Freefall Collective, promptly lent me a bunch of tunes to put together for an episode. Lots of breaks and big basslines in this ep!

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Retro House Mixtape is two years old! Two whole years since I first came up with the idea for the show. How the time flies! Thanks to everyone who has been along for the ride and shown their support during this time. This week's show is a slightly extended episode with some up-for it tunes. It's a bit of a cracker! 

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Time for another fix of House Music from the corners of my record collection (and hard drive). It's a more clubbier selection compared to last week (do check out the previous episode, it's packed with uplifting tunes) with some funky accapella re-works thrown in too.

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What a week it has been! There is justified unrest going on right now and I felt like putting a few tunes together to reflect that and hopefully put across a positive message at the same time. Hope you enjoy it. Full track listing will be up on the blog - retrohousemixtape.com

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Are you ready for another trip into some old skool house? I've got you covered with this episode consisting of some tasty tunes from the late 90's and early 2000's. I've been messing around with acappellas a bit more than usual this week. There's a tasty SL2 / Basement Jaxx mash-up that I might put out on Soundcloud at some point so keep an eye out for that. 

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Frankie Knuckles once said that House Music was Disco’s Revenge. That statement was the basis for this week’s episode. I wanted to record an episode that runs at a slightly lower tempo and works as a warmup mixtape. The kind of set that would fit perfectly for that late afternoon/early evening slot on a sunny day. This episode starts with an old Royksopp/Incognito bootleg that I made in the early 2000’s (I really should make an updated version) before swerving into a full on disco re-edit session. There are some irresistibly funky jams going on in this episode. I really enjoyed putting this one together. Hope you like it too.

For the full track listing head over to the blog - retrohousemixtape.com

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Hey there! Hope you are doing well and staying sane during the on-going lockdown. It's a different approach to this episode as I pick out a random track from the collection and start building a set from there (as opposed to the usual planning that happens ahead of time). It makes for an interesting episode with some long mixes and contrasting track choices. Hope you enjoy it. The track listing will up on the blog - retrohousemixtape.com - shortly after this podcast goes live. Don't forget to hit the 'DONATE' button on the blog if you want to help keep the show running (and get yourself a shout-out). Cheers!

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Welcome along to another episode of Retro House Mixtape, back from a cheeky little week off. In case you missed it, there was a free download available last week to fill the gap, a bootleg that I made featuring a Destiny's Child vocal over a deep house track. Yes, it sounds weird but do check it out on the blog. 

On to this week's episode, its an up-for-it selection of bangers taking in house classics, disco-tinged vibes and straight up synth-laced trance shenanigans. A real-mash up of styles. Drop by the blog for a track listing. 

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