Dan Laino - Follow Me (Viva Recordings)

Minneapolis based producer and DJ Dan Laino is back on Viva Recordings for the summery "Follow Me", a fantastic follow up to his recent collaboration "I Want You" with Jason Merle and Becka on the label in recent months. A prolific producer, and no stranger to the game, he's signed tracks to labels like Phoenix Music, 4E&A, Grin Music and more.

"Follow Me" starts with deep chords, a subtle pulsating bassline and whispery vocal samples, steadily building as the track meanders along. It's almost made for the end of Summer. A perfect poolside or patio track for the summer, and a sure fire after hours track for early mornings as autumn sets in. Flip it over for "Got da Flav," which continues the airy vibes of this single. Swirling pads, subtle stabs, and a spacious groove that makes it easy to close your eyes and get lost on the dancefloor. Dive in!

Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) – “Two great tunes for the club.”
Rick Preston (Viva Recordings) – “Beautiful tracks!”
Matt Prehn (Oh So Coy) – “Nice old San Fran vibe on this one.”
Jason Merle (4E&A Records) – “Gorgeous pair of tracks here. In the bag.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “Deep House of the finest order!”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Great Deep House with a classic feel.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Traxsource, Beatport, And Spotify.

Jason Merle & Dan Laino - I Want You feat. Becka (Viva Recordings)

Points on the map converge as Minneapolis' Dan Laino (Phunk Junk, Bubble n Twist), Fresno's Jason Merle (4E&A Records, Viva), and acclaimed Leeds, UK-based vocalist Becka Ward (S&S Chicago, Let There Be House) converge for the fantastic new Viva Recordings single, "I Want You." The original flows like a deep house dream as floaty pads, an old-school bass line ride, and subdued house beats support Becka's emotive vocals and lyrics. Drawing upon the tradition of soulful house and R&B and blending it with lush production flourishes yields one serious late-night gift. The dancefloor is the ecstatic recipient. The trio also provides an Instrumental as well as a Dub version using the sparsest of vocals from the original. There's also the Choppin Broccoli Remix, which increases the tempo and heat just a tad, throwing in fresh new layers of instrumentation that bring Becka's vocal into another brilliant light. It's time to get down.

Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “A super dope release.”
Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Love it. Deep, dreamy goodness.”
Vinny Villbass (Badabing Diskos) – “Great production. Perfect for those hotel pool sunsets.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “All mixes work nicely. The synth strings are captivating.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House web zine) – “A glorious slice of late night bliss.”
Aaron J Liguori (Beach Radio UK) – “Hard to choose a favorite, all top productions. Brillian release!”

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

Jon Lee - Walk On By (Pelvic Movements)

The launch of Pelvic Movements, a brand new house music imprint from veteran DJ and producer Scottie Soul, is heralded in a grand and funky fashion. The new label enlists Jon Lee (Titled Records) to lend his keen dancefloor sensibility with his top-notch track titled "Walk On By." The cut is propelled by a club-primed rhythm track and an infectious female vocal hook. Layers of tech-house-inspired synth work giveaway to a dramatic acid-tinged breakdown. Deep Fix Recordings' Col Lawton delivers the first of three remixes, adding a tight deep house flavor with subtle tribal percussion suitable for late-night deployment. Denver's Dan Laino provides a chunky rework, drawing lovingly upon the melodic Chicago deep house sounds of the '90s. The single closes with a mix by Scottie Soul under his Z-Sharp Minor moniker, collaborating with Simy Garay. This one lowers the pulse of the main track for a killer downtempo version complete with tough beats, scratch fills, and tripped-out effects galore. The downtempo B-side is a planned staple of the Pelvic Movements, something to look forward to in the label's future releases.

Tony H (Late Night Munchies) – “That Dan Laino remix is a vibe.”
Richie Hartness (UM) – “The man does it again!”
Lee Jones (Buslife) – “This is an exceptional project. I love all the mixes and will play them as soon as I can.”
Tokita (Kolour Recordings) – “Killer vibes on the original mix. Nice one!”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Nice variety here. And a great start to the new label.”
Dr. Best (Radio Z, Nuremberg) – “The remixes by Dan Laino and Col Lawton are for me.”

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