Stream Planet Mu's Bangs & Works Vol. 2
Planet Mu have just released Bangs & Works Vol. 2, their second compilation of Chicago juke and footwork. Featuring lesser known names like DJ T-Why alongside relatively established favourites like RP Boo, it’s a gnarlier listen than its 2010 predecessor, but no less essential for those interested in the sounds of footwork beyond the more [...]
Footwork collected again on Bangs & Works Vol. 2
This November, Planet Mu will release the follow-up to Bangs & Works, their 2010 juke and footwork compilation. A true regional phenomenon, footwork has been a part of Chicago’s dance culture for years, but its international profile was significantly raised last year when veteran electronic label Planet Mu signed records by juke and footwork artists [...]
Juke's DJ Diamond readies Flight Muzik
Planet Mu have announced a full-length album by juke’s DJ Diamond. Diamond, real name Karlis Griffin, is 24 and a key member of the Flight Muzik clique of producers, who the album – simply titled Flight Muzik – is named after. Much has been made of juke’s rawness since it started to reach a wider [...]