Milestones Of House Music
The milestones of house music are decisive moments when something changed in the scene, when a new sound emerged, when a track charted against the odds, when artists broke through, when a new generation discovered the sound. The articles in this section of the website are about the milestones of early house music.
The Events That Changed Everything
If the milestones of house music didn't happen, then house music could have gone in a completely different direction, or even never have existed. What if The Warehouse had never opened, or Frankie Knuckles had never gone to Chicago, or Jesse Saunders had never released the first house records? Fortunately those things did happen, and you can read about why they're important on this website.
Read About The Milestones Of House Music
The articles below can help you understand more about important events that created house music as we know it today.
Can You Feel It - A Blueprint For Deep House
Can You Feel It by Mr Fingers is pure atmosphere. This seminal track codified the sound of Deep House and shifted the trajectory of house music. This article is a deep dive into Can You Feel It by Mr Fingers, and how it took house music to a deeper, more soulful level.
Read about this deep house classic...The Mystery Of Love - Where The Legend Begins
This is the story of the first spark of genius from Larry Heard. His debut release was The Mystery Of Love by Mr Fingers. It had all the hallmarks of his classic style, and set the stage for his long-lasting influence on house music. This article covers the background to the first release by Larry Heard.
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