Felix da Housecat unleashes disco charm on 'Chicago Love' [Stream]

by Norman Gillis · June 22, 2020

by: Jessica Mao Jun 22, 2020

Felix Da Housecat has doubled down on his releases with his second single of the year, “Chicago Love.” The house legend’s latest tune follows his collaborative EP with Jamie Principle, Lonely2Live, which features two additional mixes and a stop motion video directed by Vanessa Moore. “Chicago Love” finds the nu-skool electro-disco pioneer pay homage to his native land with euphoria-laced groove.

Recruiting previous collaborator Chris Trucher—having coalesced on “Thee Trk!”—for the feel-good joint, the Chicago dance music aficionado embraces an addictive repetition and soulful vocals in his dance floor creation. Driven by a rapturous strings loop and body-moving breakbeats, “Chicago Love” embarks on a melodious bliss characterized by vintage auras and disco-styled charm.

“Chicago Love” is out now Founders of Filth.

Very proud of this project myself and @JamiePrinciple
“Lonely 2 Live”
✨Chicago 80 witness mix✨
Out soon on @FoundersOfFilth
Video directed by Vanessa Moore pic.twitter.com/7frr0BU4tf
— Felix Da Housecat (@TheeRealFDHC) May 20, 2020

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