From Rivera's Groove Box #396: N.Y. Connection - The Push

As played by Andrew Weatherall in his amazing 1996 Essental Mix. What a great mix that is, with a selection of deep and funky house tracks. The way the tracks are mixed together is a very fine example of a good DJ mix. Andrew Weatherall lets the tracks really breathe, and the blending is class.

From Rivera's Groove Box #395: SZCH - Untitled A

I really do miss the bright period of the second coming of lo-fi house music (2010-2018), the ideas many producers brought to the table were exciting and fresh. But from the moment this sound went really big with likes of  Mall Grab, Ross From Friends, DJ Seinfeld or Demuja, and tutorials started to appear on the web 'how to make lo-fi house' - it all became watered down and kinda lost its groove. SZCH made some of the most enthralling lo-fi edits, this one is rework of Michael Jackson's 'The Lady In My Life'.

From Rivera's Groove Box #394: DTR ‎– How Many Times? (Unity) (Acid Theme)

One of my best friends used to describe this tune as the perfect waking up in the morning track. Back then I didn't really understand it, but maybe she was right? Another Nu Groove classic track which is slowly desending into an underground cult status.

From Rivera's Groove Box #393: Pete Conman - Amplitued Modulation

There's really no info about Pete Conman out there, than the fact he released two records for the US division of Force Inc, the iconic German techno label in the 90s. Describing this track as a proper early example of tech house seems fitting. I can envision this sitting perfectly suited on a compilation like Terry Lee Brown's 'Terry's Cafe' series.

From Rivera's Groove Box #392: Abstrac & Lady Penelope - 10 Times A Day

Ah, UK style garage house - it's misunderstood by many, who don't think it is on par with the classic house sound of Chicago, New York and Detroit. But it has brought to us so many underrated classics, which deserve more praise. This Donna Dee production has not ever been released digitally. Very nice track, with lush chords and sensual vocals.

From Rivera's Groove Box #391: Black Rascals - Keeping My Mind

True early 90s deep house gem. Produced by Blaze, I don't even know if I prefer the vocal, dub or instrumental mix of the track. It all sounds equally just so good. This is why house will always be king.

From Rivera's Groove Box #390: Johan Kaseta - Everytime (I Talk To You)

Cold weather has taken its course for this spring, but this track brings the summer vibes into the soul. Groovy salsa house!

From Rivera's Groove Box #389: Highrise - Swings & Roundabouts SNR001 A1

Excellent UK 4x4 garage vibes from jungle producer Dwarde. Stripped down minimal keyboard patterns, deep lush pads and skippy beats with a swing. And that booming in a subtle way sub-bass!

From Rivera's Groove Box #388: Ian Pooley - Cold Wait

'Cold Wait' is an overlooked 90s deep house classic, one of Pooley's finest works. Lush pads and sensuous vocals carry the track for the whole nine trippy minutes. He opened up his 1998 Essential Mix with this track - what a great intro to a DJ set! Forget the remixes, they don't bring much to the table, even though Kevin Saunderson, Attaboy and Bicep are heavyweight names in dance music. This just shows how amazing and untouchable the original mix is.

From Rivera's Groove Box #387: Big Pharma - Danca Com El Diablo

This really sounds like Joey Youngman. Or Bosco & Terell, Count Funkula, Frequent Flyers, Mario Fabriani, Spyro Pappadopoulos, The Girth, White Collar Criminals... but we can't be 100% sure, because a lot of producers have tried to copy his unique sound over the years and Joey Youngman has always been secretive about his aliases and likes to keep it mysterious. Some mysticity can be a good thing, when it comes to music. What is certain, is that this tune is banging!