Groove junkies
Groove Junkies are American house record producers and DJs based out of Los Angeles, CA. "Groove Junkies" consist of Evan Landes and Parrish Wintersmith and produce House,Soul and are popular in Europe, Australia, UK, China, Japan, and USA. Groove Junkies are considered leaders of the soulful house movement and have produced and remixed some of the most prominent artists of our time. "Groove Junkies" music has been featured on BBC, KPWR, and Ministry of Sound. Various articles have been written AbOUT them in prominent dance music publications such as Dj Mag and M8 Magazine.
Biography
"Groove Junkies" consist of two producers, writers, and djs. Evan Landes from New York and Parrish Wintersmith from Detroit. Both met in Los Angeles and have worked together since they met. "Groove Junkies" were nominated in the 'Breakthrough Producers' category at the 2005 House Music Awards and 'Breakthrough DJs' at the prestigious Ibiza DJ Awards in 2006. They have released highly acclaimed music on MoreHouse Records, Om Records, and Defected Records. Evan Landes is currently part owner of MoreHouse Records. "Groove Junkies" have toured the world, performing at Pacha (Ibiza), Riga, Latvia, Moscow, Russia and Ministry of Sound (United Kingdom) to name a few. "Groove Junkies" are currently in the studio finishing their first full length album titled "In The Zone". They played songs from their unreleased album during their 2008 Summer Tour.
Artists
Groove Junkies have remixed top grossing acts in the USA such as Rihanna's "Take a Bow" on Def Jam Recordings, Pussycat Dolls' "StickWitU" on A&M Records, Leela James "Good Times" on Warner Bros. Records, and Marc Evans "Giving Me Joy" on Defected Records. "Groove Junkies" have also helped jump start & solidify careers of such artist as Ida Corr, Solara, Diane Carter, and Alexander Sky (Alexander Polinsky) on their imprint MoreHouse Records. "Groove Junkies" have had success as producers and DJs on an international scale.
- Pussycat Dolls (remix)
- Leela James (remix)
- Rihanna (remix)
- Ida Corr
- Alexander Polinsky
- Ben Watt (remix)
- Marc Evans (remix)
- Solara
- Wendy Brune
- TC Moses
- Diane Carter
- Pepe Link
- Morten Trust
- Andy Caldwell
- Indeya
- Raya Beam
- Solomen Henderson
Compilations
Aside from chart topping original productions, and remixes, their discog also includes a host of Groove Junkies mixed compilations such as the best-selling Bargrooves ‘Mimosa’ CD (Seamless), the critically acclaimed ‘House of Om’ & ‘Summer Sessions’ Om Records, the ultra hip ‘After Dark / Los Angeles’ (Kinkysweet), and ‘Late Night with Groove Junkies’ Swank Records.
- Om Records "House of Om" mixed by Groove Junkies
- Swank Recordings "Late Night w/ Groove Junkies"
- Seamless "BarGrooves" mixed by Groove Junkies
Discography
- Virgin Records "Everybody Needs to Be Loved"
- Faze Trax "Insane"
- Champion Records "Music is Life"
- White Label Group "Spend the Night"
- Om Records "Just Groovin"
- Om Records "Paradise"
- MoreHouse Records "Inside My Soul" Groove Junkies pres. Solomon Henderson
- MoreHouse Records "Gonna Get By" Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "Deeper" Groove Junkies feat. Solara & Raya Beam
- MoreHouse Records "Don't Cha Give Up" Groove Junkies feat. Diane Carter
- MoreHouse Records "Gonna Get By" Part II" Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "Wake Up Everybody" Groove Junkies
- MoreHouse Records "Oh Lord" Groove Junkies pres. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "Love Has Come Around" Morten Trust
- MoreHouse Records "Midnight" Groove Junkies
- MoreHouse Records "Didn't I Bring You Love" Groove Junkies pres. Diva 2 Diva
- MoreHouse Records "I Put My Faith In You" Morten Trust feat. Ida Corr
- MoreHouse Records "Sunshine (Sol Brillante)" Groove Junkies pres. Solara
- MoreHouse Records "I've Got It Bad" Groove Junkies pres. Alexander Sky aka
- Alexander Polinsky
- MoreHouse Records "Music's Gotcha Jumpin'" Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "Feels Like Home" Groove Junkies feat. Diane Carter
- MoreHouse Records "Catch Your Shine" Groove Junkies pres. Kathie Talbot
- MoreHouse Records "Devotion" Groove Junkies feat. T.C. Moses
- MoreHouse Records "Dr. Feelgood" FSB featuring Diane Carter
- MoreHouse Records "Devotion Part 2" Groove Junkies feat. T.C. Moses
- MoreHouse Records "Oh Lord 2006" Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "I Believe In Dreams" Groove Junkies and Andy Caldwell feat. Alexander Sky aka *Alexander Polinsky
- MoreHouse Records "Free Your Mind" Groove Junkies feat. TC Moses
- MoreHouse Records "Music's Gotcha Jumpin' 2007" Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "Music's Gotcha Jumpin 2007 Pt. 2" Groove Junkies feat. Indeya
- MoreHouse Records "Life is What You Make It" MoHo All Stars feat. Solara
- MoreHouse Records "So [...] Crazy" Groove Junkies feat. TC Moses
- MoreHouse Records "Work It Out" Groove Junkies feat. Wendy Brune'
- MoreHouse Records "MoHo Essentials Vol. 1" Various Artist
Remixes
- Deep Sensations "Love Has Come Around" Sunswept Music 2003
- Lone Cat (Holding On) "Lone Cat (Holding On)" Buzzin' Fly Records
- Music Is The Answer 2004 "Music Is The Answer" Dotdotdot Records
- Para Goza "Para Goza" Essence Records
- Praise His Name (Part 1) "Praise His Name" MAP Dance
- Praise His Name (Part 2) "Praise His Name" MAP Dance
- Fire "Fire" Ündo Music
- Soulfuric Vaults Vol. 1 "He Is The Galaxy" Soulfuric Records
- Leela James "Good Times" Warner Bros. Records
- "Inside & Out" Duffnote Recordings
- "Rise" OM Records
- West Coast Excursions Vol. 3 "Soul Symphony" Transport Recordings
- "Tropical Paradise" MAP Dance
- Pussycat Dolls "StickwitU" A&M Records
- Marc Evans "Given Me Joy" Defected Records
- Rihanna "Take A Bow" Def Jam Records
Touring
GJs intense DJ touring has showcased their collective talent on an international level at some of the hottest venues, and festivals to an ever growing fan-base. Having headlined extensively throughout the world, GJs hold an impeccable reputation throughout clubland’s most discerning dance floors. Playing at Pacha, Ibiza with friend & mentor Frankie Knuckles during their Om Records ‘Summer Sessions’ Tour are personal highlights of their respective careers as they offered well deserved recognition of Groove Junkies exceptional DJing skills, and flawless programming ability. Annual appearances at WMC in So. Beach, Miami have found them rockin’ the decks at premiere events such as Bobby & Steve’s ‘Soul on the Beach’ at the Clevelander, Om Records ‘10 Year Anniversary’ Party at Mansion, and the famed MN2S Party at Amika. In 2008 GJs kicked off their ‘In The Zone’ Album Preview Tour at WMC performing at numerous high profile events, including their own MoHo in Sobe Album Preview Party at the Shelborne Hotel to a packed room of GJs faithful. Other scheduled performances for the tour include stops in Australia, Asia, Europe, So. and No. America.
Featured On
"Groove Junkies" music has been featured on some of the highest grossing mix compilations of all time by labels such as Defected Records, Hed Kandi, Om Records, and Ministry of Sound as well as featured on mix compilations by some of the highest profile DJs such as Grammy nominated Jay-J and Grammy winner Frankie Knuckles.
Partial List of music featured on mix compilations
- "Habitat: The Loft" on KinkySweet
- "Wax Wars" on Defected Records
- "House Of Om" on Om Records
- Jay-J "Disconnected" on Defected Records
- Mr Mike "Welcome to My House" on Zap Music
- Frankie Knuckles "FKALWAYS" on Trend Magazine
- Dance Grooves Volume 1 on UBL Recordings
- Mykanos 2005 on Clubstar
- Cherry Series on Centaur
- Bargrooves Manhattan on Seamless
- Stereo Sushi 6 on Hed Kandi
- Bargrooves Cosmopolitan on Seamless
- DJ Pippi & Jamie Lewis on Clubstar
- Bargrooves Mimosa on Seamless
- Lifted (Live in Buenos Aires) on White Label Group
- Bargrooves Frosted on Seamless
- Total Diva VOL 2 on RLPMIX
- Frankie Knuckles Mix on Armani Exchange
- Kaskade "San Francisco Sessions" on Om Records
- Ritmo de Bacardi on Ministry of Sound
- Mateo & Matos on Innervibe
- Stereo Sushi 4 on Hed Kandi
- West Coast Sessions ITH on Defected Records
- Total Diva VOL 1 on RLPMIX
- Bobby & Steve on Trust the DJ
- Mateo & Matos on Innervibe
- Stereo Sushi 3 on Hed Kandi