Music · 12 February 2024
Julio Bashmore makes his Classic debut with ‘Sprungboard’. Raised on the bass-heavy frequencies of Bristol, UK, various labels and DJs have been supporters of his output since his self-titled 2009 EP on Claude Von Stroke's Dirtybird, while his releases such as ‘Au Seve’ and ‘Battle For Middle You’ have proven to be popular.
Music · 24 January 2024
Robert & Lyric Hood’s house and techno project, Floorplan return to Luke Solomon’s Classic imprint with ‘Like Dat’. As an early member of Detroit’s Underground Resistance, Robert understands what it is to be the vanguard of a genre - now celebrating his faith through gospel-inspired dance music with his daughter Lyric.
Music · 23 November 2023
Sophie Lloyd returns to Classic with a reimagining of her 2022 release ‘Angels By My Side’. After a label debut with Dames Brown, ‘Calling Out’, this subsequent outing with Faithless vocalist Pauline Taylor was instrumental in establishing the Brighton-based producer as a soul house artist.
Music · 08 November 2023
Classic recently unveiled a two-track EP from Texas-born artist Seven Davis Jr. ‘Iss Good / Problematic’. Growing up inspired by legendary black vocalists Prince, Aretha and Stevie, Seven honed his classic gospel and jazz training into soulful, electronic house with an artistic edge, garnering attention for his self-released work and ushering in a wave of releases from various labels.
Music · 25 September 2023
Robert and Lyric Hood, aka Floorplan, return to Classic with the two-track release ‘The Curse Breaker / What You Need’, further demonstrating their gospel house sound. With their growing catalog of previous label releases gaining extensive club support from artists such as Dan Shake, TSHA, Jamie Jones and Seth Troxler, to name a small few, as well as widespread specialist radio support, the appetite for their output is evident.
Music · 16 August 2023
Theatrical storytelling meets funk and jazz for ‘Kaleidoscopic Planet’, a house track from musical duo The Illustrious Blacks on Classic. The self-proclaimed ‘Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks’, comprising of Manchildblack and Monstah Black may be known for their eccentric image, live performances and queer-centric approach to dance music.
Music · 10 May 2023
Following the release of ‘AHYEE / Blow’ earlier in 2023, the techno soul DJ/producer Eddie Fowlkes delivers another two-track package of house drenched in Motor City inspiration. ‘Talking To Me / Complex’ is aimed at the underground; polyrhythms and timbres synergise to create sonic sounds for this release.
Music · 13 March 2023
West Coast house artist Lubelski collaborates with Crew Love’s Life on Planets for the release ‘Mercury In Retrograde’. Lubelski’s talent for creating eclectic beats has landed the self-proclaimed ‘sound nerd’ radio support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard, and KCRW and DASH radio in the US.
Music · 05 February 2023
Robert and Lyric Hood return as Floorplan to Classic Music Company with another double-track release. Opening with ‘We Give Thee Honor’, a high energy cut teased during their set at Nuits Sonores festival in Lyon which caught the attention of Classic label boss Luke Solomon. As syncopated organ stabs are juxtaposed with a wild vocal loop and unpredictable gospel interjections, the record aims to create the unique energy of worship in full flow.
Music · 19 June 2022
Following their 2017 debut ‘When U Go’, Girls of the Internet make a return to Classic Music Company with ‘Sound Asleep’.