Blondet’s résumé is deep: longtime resident at Washington’s Eighteenth Street Lounge, founder of Rhythm & Culture Music, and a respected selector whose taste has always leaned toward groove and soul. That history isn’t just context here, it’s the backbone of this 12-track collection, as he continues to thrive as a vibrant presence in electronic music scene. From the outset, Again & Again engages the dance floor like a steady dialogue, not a forced sermon. Its arrangement avoids bold theatrics, no abrupt harmonic shifts or contrived earworms, yet it sustains focus through consistent flow and understated craftsmanship. Each track features a guest artist, mostly vocalists, whose contributions integrate as core elements in Thomas’ musical framework, reinforcing cohesion across the record. This approach reflects his decades-honed instinct for restraint, where guest voices elevate the whole without dominating, resulting in a collection that rewards repeated listening through gradual revelation and structural clarity. Listening to the record in full, from start to finish, what first came to mind is that this is house music in a mode that’s becoming increasingly rare. It is warm and articulate, but also deeply human. It’s a work where all the tracks move with purpose, guided by groove first and texture second. There’s space in every arrangement, enough room for the bass to breathe, for a vocal line to linger without overstatement, allowing the music to feel relaxed and intentional. Everything feels remarkably balanced and understated, especially at a time when too much contemporary electronic music screams under excessive compression, trapped in a relentless loudness war. We would suggest listening to this album not in search of surprise twists, but because it delivers exactly what it promises: soulful rhythms, thoughtful vocal moments, and a steady build of atmosphere that never feels forced. In a landscape often fixated on maximalism, Blondet’s approach is a reminder that depth doesn’t always shout, sometimes it simply moves you. In our opinion, Again & Again doesn’t present itself as a sonic revolution. It isn’t even a statement, but rather a reminder that house can still swing, that soul still matters, and that a seasoned hand can shape grooves that respect both tradition and the present. It also features reworks by four standout talents, Eric Kupper (Everywhere), Norty Cotto (Do It), Reelsoul (Move On), and Adam Rios (In Your Arms), who reinterpret selected tracks through their distinctive lenses, extending the record’s life on the dance floor. If you grew up with dusty record bins and those long late-night sets that felt like discovery rather than spectacle, this one will feel familiar, and (at least for us) that’s precisely the point.

Release date 16th of January 2026