Col Lawton - Hold Me Tight (Pelvic Movements)

Deep house imprint Pelvic Movements reveals its second release, coming from the beat-cabinet of celbrated UK producer and DJ Col Lawton. A product of the vibrant music scene of Newcastle Upon Tyne, Col is the co-founder of Deep Fix Recordings and a prolific producer, dropping tunes for the likes of Salted Music and Atjazz Record Company. On this rollicking new single, Col implores the listener to "Hold Me Tight," a title that could also refer to the tight production and grooves found within. An irresistable house rhythm pattern lays the foundation for sharp chord stabs, a bouncing bass line, and catchy melodic phrases alongside ambient flourishes. A light-hearted vocal hook enters the fray, bringing extra life to an already lively track.

Remixes bring "Hold Me Tight" into new realms of dance floor intoxication, with the first from house music legend Demarkus Lewis. Demarkus draws upon classic garage and subtle two-step influences for a euphoric version that shakes, rattles, and rolls while accentuating the vocal hook. Next up, Wattie Green (Coyote Cuts) delivers a chugging, decidedly deep mix with sub-bass hits, funk synth riffs, and loads of atmospheric grit. The single closes out with the return of Col Lawton and his own afro-house flavored Downtempo Groove Mix of "Hold Me Tight." It's dreamy and expressive, perfect for cooling down at the nearest beach party.

Tony H (Late Night Munchies) – “Lovin’ the OG and the Wattie Green Remix.”
PillowTalk (PillowTalk Music) – “Great overall release, hard to pick a favorite mix, but Wattie Green Remix is very impressive. Full support!”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “It’s that kind of ‘liquid’ House I like to play.”
Yogi Haughton (DJ Magazine) – “It’s that Deez Long Squeeze mix for me.”
DJ Lolly (Freek FM) – “Awesome Demarkus Lewis remix.”
Ket Shah (Mucho Soul) – “Original is cool, and the extra mixes, they make this a great package.”

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

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.”

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Sim Nagai - Palm Dreams (Cold Busted)

Sim Nagai, the Belgian maven of sonic traveling, brings a Latin-influenced flair to the latest installment in Cold Busted's Jet Set series. Either by plane or the flight of the pelicans on the cover art, Nagai's Palm Dreams seeks to transport the listener to warmly resonating climes. "In Rotation" opens the EP with choppy electric piano chords that are soon joined by a strutting breakbeat and sunshine guitar riffs. Next up is the spacey "Cuban Delirium," adding drama to the release with vibrating key pads, flavorful percussion, and flashes of flamenco. The title cut imagines a bossa-getaway, as an angelic female voice croons over a crackling downtempo beat, celestial effects, and loungey guitar strums. The EP closes out with the beachy "Copacabana Sun," adding uptempo and uplifting instrumentation that sparkles over halftime rhythms.

Pillow Talk (PillowTalk Music) – “Cool summer vibes.”
Kid Loco (Flor) – “Great grooves and moods.”
ALTZ (DFA) – “Love the Copacabana Sand mood.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “A delightful 4 some of musical goodness.”
Dr. Rubberfunk (Funkydown) – “Lovely Rhodes on ‘In Rotation’, sets this EP up nicely. Definitely sunshine sounds!”
Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “This is a smooth smooth release. Some much needed coconutty/greenleaf/blue sky/warm sand relief for someone who's not seen palm trees for a long long time.”

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mtbrd - Just Visiting (Cold Busted)

Prolifically crafting beats from the UK, mtbrd is the latest artist to tackle Cold Busted's high-flying Jet Set series. With his self-released singles and albums — including last year's coffee-flavored Damn Fine — mtbrd has attracted a large following of downtempo-minded fans awaiting his latest beat-scapes. Just Visiting, his 4-song Jet Set installment is just the ticket. mtbrd's soulful rhythm constructions and cut-up loops make the EP a top-flight addition to his growing discography.

The title track opens Just Visiting with a bang — heavy boom-bap beats, cleverly assembled vocal hits, and its dramatic change-ups give the cut an irresistible velocity. "So Long" carries its soulful vibe through shimmering electric piano, short guitar riff splashes, and a crackling snare drum. Next is "Ti Amo" with its cinematic flair, assisted by big drums, a pulsing low end, and evocative string phrases. "Lost In Translation" ends the journey, laying out chiming guitar chords, driving hand percussion, and infectious vocal melodies.

Redstickman (The Ambient Mafia) – “Beautiful! Love this EP. All of the tracks are deliciously downtempo.”
Kid Loco (Tromolo Records) – “This is brilliant.”
Andrew Emil (Glenview Records) – “Fantastic EP!”
DJ T-Bird - Los Chicos Altos) – “Nice head nodding beats.”
Stylax (Kane FM) – “Wicked sounds.”
Crate Invader (Point Blank FM London) – “Stunning. Superb. Sublime. Cold Busted is killing it.”

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