DEEPINSIDE invites GROOVE JUNKIES aka EVAN LANDES for a new exclusive guest mix session.
01 Namy feat Marc Evans – Reset (Opolopoo mix)
02 Alicia Myers – Right Here, Right Now (DJ Spen, Gary Hudgins & Thommy Davis mix)
03 Groove Junkies & Michele Chiavarini feat Lee Usher – Live Free & Dance (Groove Junkies mix)
04 Groove Junkies & Michele Chiavarini feat Lee Usher – Live Free & Dance (Chiavarini & Groove Junkies Deep Down dub)
05 Audiowhores, Mr V. - Special Kinda Love
06 Eric Kupper feat Loleatta Holloway – Kupsensation (Groove Junkies Edit)
07 Doug Gomez – Harmonic Warfare
08 Kiko Navarro feat Amor – Isao Edit (Jose Marquez mix)
09 Peppe Citarella, Thieuf Ndiaye – Yanguii Ce Birr (DJ Spen Re-Edit)
10 Fred Everything, Jinadu – Searchin' (Deetron mix)
11 Masters At Work – Voices (CJ Mackintosh mix)
Class, consistency, forward thinking, and an unbridled passion for quality house music define the essence of MoreHouse Records co-founder Evan Landes (aka Groove Junkies, Nimble Digits). His desire to enlighten and ultimately transform new listeners into loyal followers on a global level has been his mission since the label's inception. Evan's strategy of releasing an eclectic array of intoxicating dance grooves which are not bound by any gimmicky trends and memorable songs that stand the test of time, has paid off since MoHo's doors first opened in 2002. A brilliant collective of singers, musicians, writers & producers, who are featured throughout Groove Junkies impressive catalog have helped define the "MoHo Sound". Within the genre of House music, each unique release can run the gamut stylistically - ranging from organic soul, funk, afro, latin, jazz and gospel drenched songs, to peak hour, deep, tribal, and electronic influenced tracks.
The labels discography and his personal achievements put him in an elite class amongst his peers. In addition to co-owning the label with wife and recording artist Solara since 2002, he's helped coordinate over 60 successful releases on the MoreHouse imprint, including numerous chart topping hits. Evan's original productions and remixes have amassed an impressive 18 Top 10 positions on Traxsource's main Top 100 download chart, as well as the coveted no. 1, 2 & 5 slots on the European based DJ Mag Hype Chart and a couple of Top 5 positions in Billboard's Top 100 Dance chart. In October 2010 his critically acclaimed artist album "In The Zone" shot up to the #1 position on the Top 100 Album Downloads chart on Traxsource.com within 4 days and received 'Album of the Year & Month' kudos from numerous industry publications. His body of work has garnered DJ support from industry legends such as Frankie Knuckles, Louie Vega, David Morales, Roger Sanchez, Ben Watt, Joey Negro and Tony Humphries to name a few.
He's also collaborated on highly charted dance floor anthems for the likes of Om Records and Ben Watt's Buzzin' Fly and has contributed to the output of iconic labels such as Island/Def Jam, A&M, Warner Bros., J Records, Interscope, Ultra, Defected, Definity, Soulfuric, Mn2S, and LAY Records.
High profile commissioned remixes for international dance artists and top grossing acts have solidified Evan's position as one of today's most consistent and influential producers within the global House music community. Opting for quality over quantity, Groove Junkies treatment's of songs from artists such as Ben Watt, Frankie Knuckles ft. Nicki Richards, Leela James, Deborah Cox, Marc Evans, Michelle Weeks, Lisa Millett, Carolyn Harding, Richard Earnshaw ft. Natasha Watts, Samantha James, Colonel Abrams, Rihanna and Pussycat Dolls all showcase Evan's attention to production detail, his musicality and ability to move the crowd.
Groove Junkies music has been featured on highly successful mix compilations by labels such as Ministry Of Sound, Defected, Hed Kandi, Stereo Sushi, Soulfuric, MN2S, Seamless and Om Records (including compilations by top DJs such as Grammy winner Frankie Knuckles and EDM Superstar Kaskade). His songs have been featured on numerous international radio shows such as BBC's Radio One, Ministry Of Sound, Hed Kandi and Galaxy FM in the UK, as well as Radio Italia in Italy, UDM in Switzerland, Radio Norway and KCRW & Power Tools in the US.
Nominations for 'Breakthrough Producer' at London's House Music Awards in 2005, and 'Breakthrough DJ' at the Ibiza DJ Awards in 2006 found Groove Junkies in company with nominees such as Dennis Ferrer, Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso & Jamie Lewis and offered well deserved recognition of Evan's exceptional ability.
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