Ferrispark Records World Tour 2006

Scott Ferguson is one of the most exciting new players on the underground dance music scene. His first outing on his own Ferrispark label "Dump Days", is a dark, atmospheric affair combining elements of old school Detroit Techno, modern jazz, and Theo Parrish style funk. A truly great release!

"Signifying ep" features more of a down-temo house vibe, kind of like Larry Heard meets Theo Parrish-a warped, druggy, 110 bpm groover with cool jazzy disco overtones. Don't let this one slip the nest as it's up there with the Moodymann's best work. - M8 Magazine

OK, for the growing legion of heads who clamor behind the joyous noise of Detroit house icons Kenny Dixon Jr. and Theo Parrish, get thy hands on anything from this label immediatley. This is their sixth release, and it's absolutely gorgeous. A lo-fi downbeat plays behind Marvin Belton's muscular vocalizing, that sort of thing. The two dubs are also outstanding. - URB Magazine

Ferrispark returns with an epic, deep vocal excursion that puts me in the mind of some of the best Blaze productions of old. Seriously deep and stripped back to the bare minimum, this is the sort of thing that could easily be going down a storm with Timmy Regisford at the Shelter. - M8 Magazine

There are few spots in Detroit grittier than Highland Park, and few Detroit labels making grittier house records than HP's Ferrispark. You can virtually smell the dust in every groove of the label's eight releases, most produced by founder Scott Ferguson with contributions from DJ/producer Keith Kemp or vocalist Marvin Belton. - URB Magazine

The man behind the 'Ferrispark' imprint returns with this seriously deep four track E.P. This is the seventh release on the label and is one that's guaranteed to please fans of Moodymann and Theo Parrish output, thanks to its experimental nature and infectious grooving feel. From atmospheric mood grooves to sublime, afro deepness this is a fine release throughout and one that should definitely be checked out. - M8 Magazine

Proving that Gigolo isn't always about pop that calls itself electro, Scott Ferguson wows both fans and haters of IDJG with the deepest of deep techno. Like a dexterous lover, a subtle rhythm section teases rear ends into action whilst that deep house staple, the xylophone, does improbably catchy things over the top. Deep housers are going to be 'on' this too. - Jockey Slut Magazine

Guest Reviewer

"I listened to the A1 and really liked the track's opening. I like the actual rhythmn and the minimal beats. I really liked the groove on the second track - really lazy, really sassy - and I liked the delete on the vocal, it's kind of rock-top." - Mixer Magazine

‘A party animal with the groove as his habitat who is slowly but surely becoming one of the most influential and talented dj’s in Belgium and beyond.’ (1Love, Halle)

‘Belgium’s premier house dj.’ (Rush Hour, Amsterdam)

‘Not like any other this dj dares to bring the necessary variation in his sets.’ (XL Air, Brussels) - Various

What is it?
The first CD Compilation from the only label we know holding it down in the Highland Park neighborhood of Detroit.

Who's on it
Label head Scott Ferguson wisely opens with his brilliant rotary drum churner "Dump Days", probably you were already hip to, although it's about time you discover Silvio Manuel and Marvin Belton.

Any Good?
Forget austere techno, Detroit is also the home of the dirtiest house around. With this collection, Ferrispark officially joins the ranks of slow burners like Moodymann's Mahogani Music and Theo Parrish's Sound Signature. URB

Sounds Vol. 1 V.A.
The first label compilation for three year old Detroit house (yes, Detroit house) label Ferrispark Records makes us wonder what we've been missing. Six artists contribute 12 tracks that rum Brazilian rhythms ("Vudu Brasileno"), Robert Owens-ish vocals ("Bleed to be Free"), and proggy atmospherics ("La Danza de las Fantasmas") through the same bass-heavy, minimalist, Maurizio-esque filter. It's all pitched-down, bulbous, and sexy; a more muted version of teh sound that first made Tenaglia unique. CSI - URB Magazine & CSI Magazine