Danna - Dumb (Bonanza Records)

Bonanza Records is pleased to present the latest release from Italy’s Danna, the double a-side single “Dumb” and “It’s My Opinion”. An up-and-coming DJ, Danna has played many prominent Italian clubs alongside the likes of Todd Terry, Hector Romero, and Sam Divine. In 2016 Danna debuted as a producer, releasing “Luna Llena” to much acclaim and support from heavy hitters like Marco Carola, Paco Osuna, and even Giorgio Moroder. Danna now follows up with a slamming new single that’s ready to energize late night club excursions. “Dumb” opens with a tough tech-house rhythm as beefy bass stabs filter up into the mix. Percussive effects and a big sense of space expand the vibe, and a groovy breakdown section introduces a cool syncopated synth motif. “It’s My Opinion” is on a housier tip with its bouncy low end, squelchy pads, buzzy synth riffs, and a fun spoken vocal section. This is the sound of the after hours, and Danna is keen to deliver.

Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) – “Nice tracks for the dj, fun to layer.”
Lee Guthrie (Wiggle) – “Nicely done. Dumb is my pick.”
Benji Candelario (Transistori Music) – “Dumb is a funky tune.”
Lupe Fuentes (Inhouse Records) – “Feeling both tracks, good work.”
Lee Jones (Country Gents) (Buslife) – “Thanks for this. I love both tracks but It’s My Opinion suits what I do better. Good work.”
DJ Lolly (Freek FM) – “Loving the vibes. Both tracks are good, will support.”
Kid Enigma (Great Lakes Audio) – “It’s My Opinion is pretty fly.”
David Minns (Music Box Radio UK) – “Great EP. Will get play on the show.”
Kosta (Vibe FM) – “It’s My Opinion that this is a good EP!”
DJ SaF (Kaleydo Records) – “It’s always nice hearing excellent releases … thanks for the music!”

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

PointBender - Dusk Remixed (Harmonious Discord)

Harmonious Discord label boss and abstract artist PointBender reimagines Dusk Frontier with Dusk Remixed, featuring remixes by Dorian, Murr, and a PointBender redux. PointBender is the moniker of Sean Anderson, an independent artist living in Austin, Texas, who has also released work on imprints like Guidance, Thoughtless and Blaq.

Label mainstay and Carmen San Diego of monikers Brad Dale offers up an interpretation through his Dorian moniker. Brad has been featured on the label in many forms, most notably Molecule, Echo Conscious, and Ishi. A man of many talents and musical precision, Brad offers up a pensive rework formulating the hypnotic vocal takes into a backdrop of classic deep house atmospheres. Propelled even deeper by heavily plated live guitar and bass, Dorian’s rework puts the subconscious on auto-pilot as intensity and uncertainty mount. Lal co-pilot and independent artist Murr pulls in his twist of events, focused more of the range of vocals. Murr stays true to his signature methods, presenting shades like linear algebra, where the sum amounts to so much more than the parts. Our final rework comes from PointBender himself, offering up a stripped down, beat-driven alternative. This collection of remixes pushes more experimentation on the dancefloor while retaining some of the hypnotic elements of the original but with greater intensity.

Alinep (Asia Music) – “The Original Mix is tops.”
Raconteur (Stranjjur) – “PointBender Redux is solid! I also dig the Murr Remix.”
Eric Davenport (Guesthouse) – “Solid production and song writing.”
DJ P-Rez (Not So Fast Records) – “Yes!! This is a great release.”
Makossa (Luv Lite Recordings) – “Solid Deep Vibe.”
Brian Bacchus (Summit Sessions Radio Show) – “Dorian’s Concrete Remix has a beautiful natural feel … really balances the vibe of this track.”
Salvatore Logicfusion (Deepinradio) – “Fresh and beautiful. Thumbs up!”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Brilliant. I love Dorian’s Concrete Remix.”
Hightower (JELEWA.de music blog) – “Nice EP. Nice vocals. Full support!”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “My goodness, this is special. Such beautiful tone and phrasing. I will be playing this a lot.”

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

Jay Tripwire - Filament Burst (Viva Recordings)

Vancouver's Jay Tripwire is back on Viva Recordings for his 3rd release, a spacey and super deep outing that will surely inspire late night and early morning dance floors the world over. A true veteran of underground house and techno, Jay is responsible for some of the most exciting music to come out of North America in recent years.

From the title track that opens the Filament Burst EP up with it's sparse sax, acid lines and lush strings, to the spaced out “Origin of Infinity”, and the psychedelic marimbas and acid lines of “Amongst The Birch”, Jay's EP takes you on a journey through sonic soundscapes. Included in the package is Todd Omotani's “Super Laser Beam Remix” of Filament Burst, and two additional regionally inspired versions of Amongst the Birch from Jay himself simply titled “Salmon Arm” and “Squamish”. Anyone who appreciates the deep stuff will surely find a couple gems for the collection on this one.

DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “Liking all of these … lovely stuff. Will play and support.”
Doc Martin (Sublevel) – “ACIEEED!”
Giom (Supremus Records) – “It’s all about Amongst The Birch. Love it!”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Man, these are killers! These will no doubt do well.”
Fer Ferrari (Deepclass Records) – “Origin of Infinity for me! I will play it on my radio show.”
Iron Curtis (Mirau) – “Salmon Arm sounds good.”
Mannix (DMC World Magazine) – “Filament Burst is amazing.”
Richie Hartness (Untitledmusic) – “Really great vibe on Origin of Infinity.”
Dean Facer (Resident Advisor) – “As always from Mr. Tripwire a truly magnificent production.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Webzine) – “A truly splendorous deep house release.”
Simon G (Deep South Audio / Volcano Radio) – “Deep treats from a serious scene player. Jay Tripwire is on point as always with his dubby overtones that resonate in these deep house tracks. Quality from the West!”

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

DJ T-Rock & Squashy Nice - Back To The Essence (Cold Busted)

In 1999, the duo of DJ T-Rock & Squashy Nice formed in Atlanta. Squashy Nice is an accomplished beats producer, and DJ T-Rock is a scratch-master responsible for battle records on the likes of Bomb Hip-Hop Records, Stereo-Type, and Replicant Music Trading Corp. Together they released three party-ready instrumental hip hop albums for New Zealand’s Why Records label. Now based from coast-to-coast (Squashy Nice in New York and DJ T-Rock in Los Angeles), the duo has joined the Cold Busted family for their fourth album, the satisfying seventeen track Back To The Essence.

Showcasing the variety and breadth that Squashy Nice’s beats and samples and DJ T-Rock’s scratches can provide, the tracks on Back To The Essence swerve from party rockers to soulful, thoughtful numbers featuring vocals from New Zealand vocalist Miss Glue. Among the standouts are the opening “Hit The Breaks”, combining harmonica, ’60s style fuzz guitar, heavy beats, and some crucial vocal scratches; “Let Them Be”, with Miss Glue’s lovely vocals providing a counterpoint to acoustic guitar cut-ups; and “Watch The Clouds”, featuring gentle piano, a loungey string section breakdown, and wistful vocals from Squashy Nice. Back To The Essence should be ingested whole, as its plentiful tracks radiate fun, funk, and good vibes. It’s like a virtual block party dropping down wherever its cuts are playing.

Frank / All Good Funk Alliance (Super Hi-Fi) – “Well rounded, excellent production, unique tunes and strong breaks. Great!”
Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) – “Some lovely moments on here.”
Shantisan (Salted Soul) – “I love these crispy beats.”
Apostolos Argyris (The Zuzu Club) – “This was really unexpected. A great surprise.”
Azaxx (Tru Thoughts) - “Hit The Breaks is a BOMB!”
Brandon Bass (Hub City Music Group) – “They Own Your Soul feat. Miss Glue = the HOTNESS!”
Trotter (Royal Soul Records) – “Love it! Great feeling on the tunes, I deeply recommend this.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “An all around very cool album. Digging Miss Glue’s vocals on Let Them Be.”
SimonG (Volcano Radio) – “Yummy scrummy. Cold Busted have magic in dem bones!”
Clairvo (Tilos Radio FM 90.3) – “Wow! Can’t find words. Album of the year so far!”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show – Perth) – “Cold Busted keep bringing the heat, and this release is crazy hot! Not one weak track on here.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Juno Download, iTunes, And Spotify.