DPC Summer Series GuestMix Volume 2: Satin Jackets - Back to House

Today is a great day. It is a three-day weekend for DPC; some of us are still in Detroit dancing our asses off as you read this post, and today is the perfect excuse to bake some fancy cupcakes, throw some burgers on the grill, and blare some dance music in your backyard. We insist that you celebrate with us in the form of dance parties, and we'll be polite and supply you with the perfect soundtrack for your day.

The mastermind behind our second installment of the Dance Party Chronicles Summer Series GuestMix hardly needs an introduction.

Satin Jackets, is the German producer behind one of my favorite tracks of 2012, "How Long Can I Wait For You", released on The House of Disco Records. Full disclosure: I enjoyed the track and EP so much that I bought the 12" immediately after its release, and before actually owning a turntable. The entire EP is top-notch, and if you haven't grabbed a copy, do. it. now. Also, I'd be lying if I said the pink and turquoise cover art didn't sell me either.

There are so many great pieces to this track. From the soulful vocals, to the reminiscent melody and classic House vibe that have your head nodding with the beat, it's easily a dance party staple.

Today is also a special day for the producer, Satin Jackets. His brand new label, GlamJamArtists, is releasing an EP. I predict that the single, "Hollywood" will be a summer time anthem for dance party enthusiasts. I envision myself by the pool with the most delicious strawberry margarita in one hand while watching the sunset. I think that that a true testament of a great track is when you can get lost in your thoughts and lose yourself in the moment.

Tim (SJ) took a moment to answer a few questions for us. We were also able to pick his brain about the mix, his new label - Glam Jam Artists, and his thoughts on the NuDisco movement:

AFTER THE JUMP...

Thursday Thoughts

Last week I was in San Antonio for work. It was fun*. I wore funny, large sombreros and ate my fill of tacos, guacamole and margaritas. I also bought the cookbook pictured below. It was a very well-spent $10.00.

I'm obsessed with this track. It totally speaks to me. I can't wait for the EP to come out because I'm going to ask my friends to play.this.all.the.time. (sorry, friends - you know who you are..) It's the frosting to my cupcake and just that good.



My friend sent me this website. I proceeded to laugh in my cube by myself for 20 minutes, and then made the bunny with a coffee filter device on its head my Facebook profile picture. Who comes up with these things, and if you are said person, can we please best friends forever?!


This is my happy song of February. FINA Records just dropped the EP, "Modern Heat" this past week, and it's pretty bomb. This track, "Crushed Ice", makes me want a tropical drink and summer, stat! Super groovy and super smooth! #winning



Did you know that Occupy DC is still going on? Yea. It's about a 2-minute walk from my office, too. Last week I bought a painting from an Occupyer who proceeded to tell me that my $5.00 donation was not actually the "usual donation" and most people gave $10.00. Whatever, dude. Can I please have my owl painting for my roommate? And no, I don't want it dedicated to her, but thanks. And now they've put up "The Tent of Dreams" and my co-workers and I had to see what went on under there. Spoiler alert: nothing really. I think the "important occupyer's" get a coveted tent spot in said "Tent of Dreams".

I've mentioned this track on Facebook before, but can we please listen to this again? Because...THIS TRACK IS SO GOOD IT MAKES ME WANT TO START A DANCE PARTY RIGHT NOW. Care to join me?



And can we please be obsessed with this mix, too? Because I certainly am. Been loving on Adana Twins and Doctor Dru lately, so you definitely should as well.

*by fun I mean working very long days, and drowning my stress and lack of sleep in drinks and food.