The air is thick with anticipation following a major announcement from Seattle’s iconic House Cleaning Records (HCR), founded by power couple Kyle Douglas and Jenn Sturgill in February 2021. The label is thrilled to announce their inaugural vinyl, “Get Me Started,” featuring Euphoria Records’ Adam Collins, a gifted music producer and longtime friend and mentor to HCR.
Before we delve into the music, it’s important to understand what HCR represents. HCR is more than just a record label—it’s a community, a family, and a support system for artists on their journey to success. Through mentorship, collaboration, and unwavering support, the label lays the groundwork for artists to thrive, empowering them to reach their full potential and make their mark on the music world, especially the underground House Music realm.
This collaboration with Adam Collins began during a co-produced event in Seattle in 2022, where an instantaneous connection was sparked, laying the groundwork for this groundbreaking EP that promises to revolutionize the dance music scene.
Let’s dive into what this EP promises. The vinyl contains two sides: A and B. Side A features the animated “Get Me Started” with its vigorous blend of deep driving melodies, dynamic basslines, active synths, and a powerful execution ideal for wild summer parties where everyone moves with abandon.
Another masterpiece from Side A is “Upstart,” capturing the vibrant heart of Chicago, expertly combining throbbing beats with melodic, funky textures to create a mesmerizing and energizing sonic experience.
The B-side features the deep minimalistic jam “Kucni Snimak,” a Serbian term translating to “Home Movie,” thriving in its minimalist yet highly danceable components, ideal for enhancing the vibe in any setting.
The EP closes with “Vracar,” a stripped-down track celebrating the city of Belgrade, where much of the music was composed. While the track is undoubtedly catchy, its extra layers make it even more fascinating.
“Get Me Started” offers a well-rounded listening experience thanks to its inclusivity and diversity. Through its excellent combination of House Music styles, this extensive body of work is not only diverse and dynamic but also a distinctive collection that escapes easy comparisons and average categorizations. It is an epic collaboration of the past and present, bridging the two worlds with haunting beauty!
“Get Me Started” is proof of what happens when two or more like-minded people come together, each recognizing what the other is worth…in this case, magic happens!
HCR more than set the scene for Adam Collins and he made the most of it, blending his technical prowess, imaginativeness, unbridled passion, and creativity to come up with some catchy, timeless sounds that represent the best of House Music.
Beyond spotlighting the city’s hidden gems and providing them a platform to showcase their talent, HCR’s services include equipment setup and consultation, collaborations, event management, and community engagements. The label also offers highly sought-after disc jockey training with Kyle Douglas, available both in-person in Seattle and virtually worldwide.
The vinyl records are available in a limited batch of 150. If you value the art of music and appreciate the sentimental value of vinyl records, you understand why these limited records are necessary.
To order yourself a copy of this innovative release, please visit www.housecleaningrecords.com/product/hcr001-adamcollins-getmestarted-ep.
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