No doubt at all saying that each of us has got at least one West End piece of wax on its own collection, over a few generations. From 1970's post disco/funk fans with artists like say Taana Gardner to todays lovers of deep house grooves with people like Soulstation, Jihad Muhammed, Arnold Jarvis, Hollis P. Monroe or most recently DJ Oji & Una. Launched by former Paradise Garage co owner Mel Cheren in the mid 70's, West End has now been run by Kevin Hedge of Blaze for a bit more than two years. We've managed to have his impressions in the middle of those many things that he's recently or is to put out in this period time.

We welcome here a true exemple of underground DIY structure. An enterprise launched by two people who would devote themselves to their common passion with the aim of serving as a platform to local talents. Not so many releases to date but that's not the point for its heads, Baltimore based DJ's/producers DJ Pope and DJ Oji. Get yourself thereafter a free visit with the latest…

While the whole recording industry is heavily concentrated on finding ways to fulfil the global market’s new expectations, the future of Compost Records has probably never looked so bright, as demonstrated by a heavy 2004 release schedule. More explanations with the Munich based label’s CEO, Michael Reinboth, on what is to be the first label profile to be featured on IDMW.com…