Terry Farley - Die 4 U (Bonanza Records)

Bonanza Records is proud to welcome UK house music legend Terry Farley to the label for the exuberant new single “Die 4 U”. Terry’s musical history is long and storied, from his beginnings co-founding Boys Own with the likes of Andrew Weatherall, to his classic productions with Roach Motel, Bocca Juniors, and Heller & Farley, to his spellbinding DJ sets at Fabric, Ministry Of Sound, and other iconic venues … indeed Terry is royalty of the scene. “Die 4 U” showcases these credentials with a riveting peak time track containing all the best features of classic house music. The insistent four-on-the-floor, the bass line bounce, the acid embellishments, and the soulful vocal imploring “lie for me / cry for me / die for me” … it’s a potent stomper that’ll likely be heard at many club sessions from here on out.

The classy remix duo of Severino (Horse Meat Disco) and Nico De Ceglia (Hyena Stomp) proceed to twist “Die 4 U” into a bass heavy after hours banger, adding an ominous sheen and some serious beats. Next up, the prolific Lisbon-bred Munich-based DJ / producer Alkalino delivers a version that raises the funk quotient and boosts the acid a tad as well. A filtered arpeggio line adds a bit of extra drama to the dance floor. Bonanza’s own Handzoff gives the snare drum a rolling workout in his remix, which lends a sparser but more dynamic feel to “Die 4 U” while inserting even more classic house elements. The extended breakdown should really get the club hollering. This package is pure foot-food for house music enthusiasts everywhere.

Dean Facer (Resident Advisor) – “The legend continues … great release yet again from Terry.”
Murray Richardson (Electrica Salsa) – “All mixes are cool, but I’m really into the original. Loving the sound of this!”
Billie Ray Martin (Disco Activisto Records) – “I love all the tracks equally. The Nico and Severino mix rules the most, but the Alkalino and Handzoff mixes are equally kicking while having an eye on the future. Well done!”
Jask (Thaisoul) – “Very nice!”
Graeme Park (The Graeme Park Radio Show) – “Love it!”
Booker T. (Kings Of Soul) – “Heavy vibes from Terry, will support.”
Jeannie Hopper (WBAI FM – New York) – “Fabulousness! Fierce.”
Marcia Carr (Mi-Soul Radio / Ladyz) – “Solid floor filler, this hits the mark!”
Andrew Duke (Cognition Audioworks) – “The Original Mix is great.”
Randall Jones (Audio Therapy) – “Terry Farley is still as big a boss as always. The Original and Handzoff mixes are fire!”

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

Hyena Stomp - Running (Get Up Recordings) →

The fourth release from New York label Get Up Recordings comes from the Italian-born/London-based duo Hyena Stomp. Hyena Stomp consists of Severino from the Horse Meat Disco DJ collective and Nico De Ceglia, Pete Tong’s right-hand-man for his legendary show on BBC Radio 1. Sharing a wide range of inspirations from Kraftwerk to Apparat via Prince, from the Detroit sound to the cosmic and Afro ones, Hyena Stomp is a prime example of the diverse musical appetite shared by the two Italians. Remixes for the likes of Tevo Howard & Tracey Thorn, DJ Hell, and The 2 Bears. As well as original releases on Rebirth Records have led to this latest single, the big room (Hyena) stomper

“Running.” Solid, insistent house rhythms provide the backbone for a flurry of staccato synth pads, distant vocal drops, rumbling low end, and a couple of dramatic floor- approved breakdowns. Remix duties have been assigned to another Italian duo, Emanuele Esposito & Leonardo GloVibes, who deliver a more percussive tech- house take filled with sweeps, booming bass, and pure after-hours power within its huge sound.

Get Up Recordings was founded by New York production duo, House of Stank, with an ethos to give artists the freedom to break their own boundaries. The label’s aim is to produce quality dance music with reliable consistency that centers on jack, tech and acid beats. Get Up Recordings will showcase a diverse spectrum of artists, including Honey Dijon, Tedd Patterson, David Harness, Johnny Fiasco, Rob Rives and House of Stank.

CheckPoint Charlie (MyCuppaT Blog) - “WOW - what an beast. Monstrous, pounding, bone-shaking bass and beautiful breakdowns… an absolute killer! And then that naughty, techy rework?!? Holy smoke! Can’t wait to throw these down - a standout release of the year for me.”
Will SumSuch (UrbanTorque) - “Both versions are nice. Proper hypnotic dancefloor stuff.”
Tony D’Onghia (Radio Koper-Capodistria) - “This sounds like a lost 90s classic, and all the good for it. Cool stuff.”
Merlyn Martin (Subdivisions Radio Show) - “Very nice groove on the Emanuele Espitos & Leonardo GloVibes mix.”
Joey Silvero (Distant People) - “Cool future/retro sound. A main room track!”
Bobi (Global Movement, Macedonia) - “Loving this EP. Great original, excellent remix.”
DJ Electric (Deepology Digital) - “HOT! Will support in Moscow.”
Joan Ribas (Café Del Mar) - “Great release, superb sound.”
Hans Tavera (Afterhours Radio, Peru) - “The remix is the bomb!”

Additional support from Dave Seaman, Slam, Audiojack, Mark Brown (Cr2), DZeta N’ Basile, and Mark Knight.

Available Now From Juno Download / Beatport / Stompy / Traxsource