Detroit deep-house legend Theo Parrish and Vakula recorded a joint 4-track EP. Release 18 May 2026 on Sound Signature label.
Vakula and Theo Parrish — Detroit deep-house legend (one of the most influential American DJs of the last 30 years, founder of Sound Signature label in 1997) — announced on 8 January 2026 a joint 12-inch EP 'Detroit-Kyiv Soul' with release on 18 May 2026 on Sound Signature. This is Parrish's first collaboration with a Ukrainian DJ in his entire career (previously he made only American and British collaborations). EP structure: A1 'Kyiv Bus Station Soul' (Vakula main, 8:42 — soulful deep-house with samples of Kyiv folk vocalists); A2 'Detroit Train Station Soul' (Parrish main, 9:18 — mirror with #A1, with samples of Detroit blues); B1 'Two Stations Meet' (joint composition, 12:30 — longest track, with elements of Brian-soul); B2 'Echo from the East' (Parrish remix of Vakula's old track 'Liubomudry', 7:45). EP was recorded from August to November 2025. Recording took place in two locations: Sound Signature studio in Detroit (September 2025, Parrish sessions) and Lviv Vakula studio (October-November 2025, Vakula sessions). All 4 tracks retain Theo Parrish's characteristic lo-fi aesthetic vinyl warmth. The EP releases in format: 12-inch vinyl (limited 3000 copies, price 24€), without CD or digital streaming — this is a principled 'vinyl-purist' release that corresponds to Sound Signature's tradition.
