Elevation Recordings

Galway, Ireland-based Elevation Recordings is manned by Darran Nugent who produces for the label (with Adrian Flatley) as Aruba. Think deep, jazzy house a la Francois K, Joe Claussell, and Nuyorican Soul. Artists on the label include Richard Gow, Sepia, David Duriez, Fish Go Deep, and Yann Fontaine.

David Duriez
If you thought French house was limited to kitschy disco-licking artists like Daft Punk, Alex Gopher, and Stardust, then you are much mistaken. David Duriez is one of a new breed of French producers making sophisticated and mature house music. Welcome to the deep side.

First Flight EP - 2001


Fish Go Deep
Despite the silly name, Ireland's Fish Go Deep has emerged as a prime player in the deep house premier division. When not in the studio, FGD's Greg Dowling and Shane Johnson maintain a residency at Cork's late night haven, Sir Henry's.

Half Step - 2000
How Do You Feel EP - 2001


Yann Fontaine
Since '99, Yann Fontaine has chalked up enough releases to fill a record box on labels such as Low Pressings, Brique Rouge, and Serial. His spiritual house sound has been compared to Joe Claussell, Blaze, and Kerri Chandler.

Changing My Emotions - 2002