Michigan techno and ambient virtuoso John Beltran wraps up the so far so excellent Back to Bahia 7″ series with the a final volume that proves to be the most dancefloor focussed offering yet. Leading with ‘O Pátio’ Beltran shows his class with a blend of jazz-funk and MPB that comes with a rather sunny Ibiza-inspired twist. On the flip side, ‘Belle Isle’ is a perfect party anthem for those outdoor sessions – think beach gatherings or cookouts and you won’t go wrong.
Hot Street is the brand new sublabel of HOTMIX Records, runned by Nick Anthony Simoncino. The first release comes from Shin Watanabe. Propper Classic House Music.
DJ Sotofett comes with a new album on Clone West Coast Series that showcases a playful take on electronic music. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of DJ Sotofett & The Colours of Computer Generated Instruments. With 12 electrifying electro tracks that blend a wide spectrum of rhythms with 80’s Nintendo console vibes and holy grail analog vs digital synthesis, this album is a jubilant celebration of that sound.
Roma techno legend Marco Passarani dusts off his Studiomaster moniker to present a selection of vibey dancefloor burners on 12” vinyl brimming with energy and packed with 303 squelch, thumping drums, moody synths and perfectly-placed vocal cuts.
Omar S, the FXHE label boss, wastes no time in dropping heat this New Year as he once again hooks up with vocalist Desire for this latest house gem. Up first is ‘Something Real’, in the classic Omar S mould of laying down a deep, heartfelt drum line and then topping it with a mad emotive vocal hook that is filled with r&b goodness and joined by the most subtle cosmic chord motifs. ‘Hard Leaf Rag’ follows next, so raw it will make your ears tickle with its busted drums and serrated stabs. Then flip it over for ‘Conant Leaf Rag’, which pairs warbling synth sounds with dusty hi-hats and tight kicks for a nice, full mind and body workout.
Swiss Master Shaka returns to Yore and brings as the deepest, most musical House for his new EP entitled as “Lost In Time”.
The second volume of Byron The Aquarius’ Dey Know on Phonogramme. Four serious grooves on a green coloured vinyl.
Jeroen Böhm with his new project Occurred Error on Non Stop Rhythm.
Non Stop Rhythm presents a new release from Mystery Friend, a producer from Buenos Aires. His search and musical selection delves into the origins of House music, reviving the nostalgia of the club sound of the 80’s and early 90’s, but maintaining that youthful freshness of the new generation.
Forest Jams continues the journey into the great beyond with Mori Ra’s Mantra–an EP composed of four edits created for any inquisitive earthling and forest wanderer.
Anorax has got a vital 10″ here featuring a stone cold classic Balearic house tune from Don Carlos in two different mixes. First is the Paradise mix which is as Ibiza as house music gets – the swirling pads, the subtly joyous feeling in the piano chords, the blistered bassline. It all immediately transports you to the White Isle and gazing out to see as the sun sets and the party ratchets up a gear. On the flip is a Lute Mix which brings some more mellifluous melodies and makes the drums a little more bouncy.
The italian trio Mamosato composed of Paolo Macri, Cristian Sarde and Emanuele Montalto, come back to squeeze a new lemon.
Roman Flügel returns to Phantasy Sound with his second release of 2024 on Erol Alkan’s beloved London label, ‘No Solutions EP’. ‘No Solutions’ expands Flügel’s contributions to Phantasy into a triple track delight, another generous expression of his lifelong immersion in electronic music culture.
The Beat Boy Wonder returns to Parkway this fall with his brand new single “Desire” Hard to pin down, Trey’s music is part freestyle, part hi-nrg, part electro, part Italo synth-pop, but always rooted in the traditions of the NYC dancefloor.
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