Ursula 1000 - I Like Your Style (Insect Queen Music)

Ursula 1000's new single, "I Like Your Style," struts onto the scene with the swagger of a time-traveling disco deity. This infamously in-demand DJ and producer has concocted a potent brew of vintage funk and modern flair that'll have listeners shimmying across dimensions.

The track kicks off with a choppy '70s disco guitar riff that sets the stage for a full-blown dance floor fantasia. Ursula 1000, known for his genre-bending prowess, doesn't disappoint. He seamlessly weaves classic house elements with slick DJ scratching, creating a nostalgic and refreshingly current soundscape.

"I Like Your Style" is an undeniable groovy manifesto. The cut-up hip-hop vocals add a playful edge, while the big beat b-boy breaks keep the energy high. It's the kind of tune that makes you want to dust off your platform shoes and hit the town.

This brilliant track showcases Ursula 1000's knack for crafting big-city jams that feel familiar and innovative. Look no further—"I Like Your Style" delivers with an irresistible blend of retro charm and modern production.

Steve / Fort Knox Five (Fort Knox Recordings) – “Style for miles and miles! Top notch groovy tune. Full support.”
DJ Sammy Jo (Nightlife) – “I love this … style! Great pastiche of sounds and vibes.”
DJ Dooby (Funkdooby) – “Very funky indeed. Great vibes.”
BMD (XLNT) – “Ursuala 1000 as usual delivers an amazing summer tune filled with funk and groove.”
Kurt B Reighley (KXCI Tucson) – “I’m livin’ for this one!”
DJ Morpheus (Radio Campus 92.1 FM) – “It’s well funky! Fun stuff, I dig it.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Ursula 1000 - Get Down With Us Tonight (Insect Queen Music)

Ursula 1000's latest single, "Get Down With Us Tonight," is a funky, time-bending journey that seamlessly blends the best of the past and future. Released on Insect Queen Music, this two-track offering showcases Ursula's signature style of mixing retro vibes with modern electronic party starters.

"Get Down With Us Tonight," is a showstopper, featuring chunky soul drums, growling Hammond organ riffs, and a rousing horn section that transports listeners back to the golden age of Stax Records. Ursula's incorporation of acid embellishments and cool male vocalese rhythms adds a futuristic twist, making it feel like the 1960s have collided with the 2040s on the dance floor. It's a sexy, irresistible invitation to let loose and do the timewarp again. And, for the DJs, Ursula has included an instrumental version of the track, allowing them to work their magic without the vocal bits.

"Get Down With Us Tonight" is just the beginning of a string of new songs leading up to Ursula's forthcoming album, set to release later this year. As an artist who has consistently pushed boundaries and defied genres, Ursula 1000's latest offering is another shining example of how the producer crafts infectious, dance-floor-ready tunes that span decades and styles. So, put on your go-go boots and get ready to groove – Ursula 1000 is back, and he's bringing the party with him.

Jon Wesley (Insomniac) – “No one does it like Ursula 1000. Love the vibe and those big-ass, booming drums. Can't wait to play it.”
Umbo (Timewarp Music) – “Loving it! BIG drums and a great funky feeling.”
Kid Loco (Flor) – “Groovy, groovy and funky.”
Sneak-E Pete (Blunted Funk) – “Total party rocker. Can’t wait to play this out.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Hugely enjoyable.”
Eric (Mountain Chill Radio) – “I was lost without any recent sounds from Ursula1000's Hammond, until now.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Ursula 1000 - Bass Rock (Remixed) [Insect Queen Music]

“Bass Rock” gets remixed! Celebrating the platinum anniversary release of the new album Esoterique, Ursula 1000 enlists a few legends of the breaks world to tackle this album highlight. The results and rough and ready, delivering the goods to global dance floors. From Fort Knox Five’s delicious filtered funk to Jem Stone (of Finger Lickin’s Soul Of Man) and his Bootsy-bass style explosion and all the way to Rory Hoy’s big beat acid soul revue … this pack comes primed like dynamite. And Ursula 1000’s old-school-meets-new-school original version of “Bass Rock” is also on board, reminding why he’s been a twenty year staple of party-time underground dance music.

In 1999, Alex Gimeno – aka Ursula 1000 – set dance floors whirling with his debut platter The Now Sound of Ursula 1000. Has it really been 20 years? Oh, yes. And just look at the highlights: seven studio full-lengths, a pair of DJ mix albums, remixes for celebrated peers from Quincy Jones to Felix Da Housecat. Having performed in more than 30 countries, Ursula 1000 is fluent in the international language of dance. Two decades of sunny days and starry nights rolling by in waves of kaleidoscopic, cosmopolitan pop.

Minus 8 (Compost) – “Cool. The original is the best in my opinion.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “A great bunch of remixes! Fort Knox delivers the winner for me – pure dancefloor power!”
Scheibosan (Kraak Records) – “Super nice trax!”
Anthony Mansfield (Roam Recordings) - “Fun stuff here kittens.”
PulpFusion (Timewarp) – “Super & proper cool ep. That Jem Stone remix kickes it. Awesome!”
DoubleD (Funky Fresh Radio Show) – “Yeah! Some great Bass Funk rockin’ fresh.”
DJ Rehab (DJ) – “Absolutely smashing funk. Fantastic track and remixes from all involved.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “A great bunch of remixes! Fort Knox delivers the winner for me – pure dancefloor power!”
BMD (XLNT) – “XLNT release! The original tune, as well as the three remixes are great! It’s difficult to pick one favorite. If I had to though, it'd probably be Jem Stone remix - maybe because I miss the Nu Skool Breaks era of good old Finger Lickin' releases.”
tOtALcULt (Ramp FM) – “What a great package! Seriously. These are all bangers. For me, the Jem Stone version takes me straight back to the heady days of Finger Lickin', but Rory Hoy's version is a VERY close second! Loving this. Totally my jam.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Juno Download, Spotify, And Apple Music.

Of Norway - Eyes EP (Beatservice Records)

Oslo’s Vegard Wolf Dyvik and Christian Steenstrup make up Of Norway, an eclectic electronic duo consistently releasing stellar music for over a decade. Through cuts on the likes of Connaisseur Recordings, Rockets & Ponies, and Darkroom Dubs and explosive DJ and live gigs, the two are a well-known commodity in underground dance music. This latest single, the Eyes EP, continues a string of top notch releases from Of Norway on the Beatservice imprint.

The duo recently contributed to Beatservice’s Prima Norsk 5 compilation, delivering two tracks instead of the requested single cut. “Normal Eyes” appeared on the collection to much acclaim, but the other track — the also brilliant “Dim Your Eyes” – demanded to be heard. The Eyes EP exposes both tunes and includes remixes from Syntax Erik, Terje Saether, Karl Fraunhofer, and Prins Oblonsky.

“Dim Your Eyes” is a moody breakbeat number, featuring transported-from-another-world vocals, bouncing sub-bass, and deliciously tweaky synth sounds. Its distinctive vibe will stand out in any DJ’s set. “Normal Eyes” is also from a similar vein, but works in house music rhythms and spacey pad hits. A warehouse bass-line – reminiscent of early Warp tracks — takes the lead, accompanied by fluttering arpeggios that chase up and down the scales. The remixes take the tracks in various dance floor directions, from deep house, to peak time rumblers, to mysterious minimal techno ambiance. These ‘Eyes’ are a sublime treat for the ears.

Three (Hallucienda) – “Both originals and the Prins Oblonsky remix for me. I’m a big fan of Of Norway.”
Bruce Tantum (XLR8R) – “Gorgeous music all around. Loving pretty much all of these.”
Meri (Rulers of the Deep) – “Very very cool release.”
Arne Goettsch (Electronic Earthquake) – “Dim Your Eyes is a bomb! Full support.”
Lönya (Asymmetric Recordings) – “Great EP! Full support.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “These are fantastic. Catchy and hypnotic.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Amazing EP. The Terje Saether Remix stands out amongst a very strong tracklist.”
Sharlese (KEXP) – “Very exciting & nice sounds to bring you into the morning.”
Taigo Onez (Bang Le’ Dex radio show) – “Such a beautiful body of work.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Both lead tracks are extremely good, and the remixes turn this into an excellent release. Thoroughly enjoyable.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Bandcamp, Apple Music, And Spotify.