Luis Machuca - We Can Make It (Friskybeat Records)

Canada-based producer/DJ Luis Machuca returns to DJ sets and dance floors with his sizzling new deep house release, “We Can Make It.” The track expands on his eclectic, global, and pulsating rhythmic flavor which he defines as “Friskybeat” — also inspiring the name of his well-regarded house music imprint. “We Can Make It” has an uplifting message for challenging times, inviting the listener to move forward with a belief in making positive change. This vibe is transmitted through an inspiring vocal hook, bouncing bass line, and bright chords. Midway into the song a rousing synthesizer line appears, raising the feeling even higher. This one’s ready for some serious boogie action.

Quentin Harris (Strictly Rhythm) – “I like the old school feel of this.”
Tyler Stadius (Deepsite) – “Original feel and sound to this. Nice one.”
Snax (Random Records) – “Yes! Well done. Great vox, samples and production. Can’t wait to blast this on a dancefloor.”
Booker T. (Kings of Soul) – “Cool vibes here. Will support.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Excellent afterhours music. I’ll definitely play it.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “The gnawing groove is strangely alluring.”
Ket Shah (Mucho Soul) – “Proper bang the wall in a dark place groove.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “Groovy and enticing.”
Norbert Borchers (House Sound of Hamburg) – “Wow. Dope sounds.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show, Perth) – “Wow, stunning. A slow release of a totally absorbing bassline and dance grooves. Brilliant!”

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

Jake Beautyman - Shadow Them Hills (Harmonious Discord Recordings)

Harmonious Discord is excited to welcome Suffolk-based producer Jake Beautyman (Bosh, Bombis, Damolh Records) to the label with an abstract-leaning dance record focused on disorienting melodies and sharp percussion. “Shadow Them Hills” is a tense and satisfying exploration of audio signals and sonic creepiness. Label mainstays Tobor Rellik and Onium provide a pair of fantastic remixes.

“Shadow Them Hills” tempers warehouse drum construction with carefully-placed sampling. Escalating arpeggios dance around each other as siren sounds move the music forward. Theremin-esque haunted leads sweep through during the multiple reprises. “Shadow Them Hills” is a fantastic tool for turning up the energy and setting sail for darker waters.

Tobor Rellik puts forth an amazing bass-driven rework. Focusing on the processed effects and rumbling sub-bass, the rework is guaranteed to wake the neighbors. Onium dives deeper with a dub techno re-imagination. Swirling pads settle the sampled material and the raw techno elements are preserved but rolled in with precision. Jake closes out the project with a fitting b-side called “Release and Guidance.” The selection features a similar focus on the abstract now accompanied by vocal samples and detuned modular plucks.

Colin Dale (Abstrakt Dance Records) – “Excellent EP. All cuts are rocking. A+”
Lcaise (Tanztone Records) – “Strong release. Tobor Rellik and Onium remixes for me, but the originals are also great. Will play for sure.”
Al Mackenzie (Great Outdoors) – “The Onium mix is really nice.”
Brian Busto (Serious Soul) – “Excellent tracks all around. Full support on this one.”
Lee Guthrie (Wiggle / Click Therapy) – “The Original of Shadow Them Hills is for me here.”
Dean Facer (OurHouse Magazine) – “A truly excellent release.”
SimonG (Volcano Radio) – “These are some solid late night beats.”
Brandon Bass (Aspect Ratios – KMET Radio) – “I really dig the Tobor Rellik remix. Supporting.”
Rob Zile (Brain Food Radio Show) – “Great deep, techy beats.”
Rob Pearson (Sinefm.com) – “Lovely EP here from Jake. The title cut stands out at first listen, but I’m looking forward to working with all of these cuts.”

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

Various Artists - Equinox Dreams - USM Fall 2020 Compilation (Uniting Souls Music)

Renowned Seattle house music collective and imprint Uniting Souls issues a new ‘state of the label’ compilation for the final months of 2020, titled Equinox Dreams. The collection features artist staples as well as some new names, all part of the tight-knit Uniting Souls family.

The compilation opens with a deep stomper from Sunshine Jones, a house music legend known best for his time in San Francisco’s Dubtribe. “Don’t Sweat It” shows off Jones' love of funky hand-percussion, hypnotic vocal phrases, and churning, building melodic rides. Prolific producer Jon Lee (Tilted Records, Dance Lab) is next with the slinky and moody “Feather’s Burnin'.” It’s an after-hours delight. Up-and-coming UK talent Danamo adds a classic house music feel to the jubilant “Roller,” and Oregonian DJ/producer Samuel Lawrence delivers fresh late night vibes with “'bout dem.” HMNI crew founder Cantos reveals his deep and techy groover “Release,” and Miss Min.D drops the raw, message-dropping track “No Remorse,” featuring a timely spoken vocal.

This is only a taste of the 14 tracks found on the full Equinox Dreams compilation. Dive in, explore further, and immerse yourself in the future sound of Uniting Souls.

Flash Atkins (Paper Recordings) – “Really digging Don’t Sweat It for intense dancefloor movement.”
DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “Lots to like here. Will play and support.”
Jaymz Nylon (Nylon Recordings) – “Don’t Sweat It is the one!”
Pointbender (Harmonious Discord) – “The Jon Lee cut is the one for my sets.”
KJ (Integrity Records) – “Real solid compilation.”
Blueshift (Nurvous Records) – “Nice selections! Roller and Release work best for me.”
Chris Udoh (Tigerhook) – “Sunshine Jones for the win!”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Great compilation. I’m looking forward to exploring the other tracks.”
Hippie Torrales (Cyberjamz Radio) – “Nice package of grooves here.”
SimonG (Deep South Radio) – “Loving these beats. Deep and on point.”

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

Vested Soul - Give Me A Chance (Super Hi-Fi Recordings / Gated Recordings)

The true identity of Vested Soul remains a mystery — for now! — but these tracks are known floor-fillers. The anonymous but-someone-you-might-know producer delivers four tasty cuts to the Super Hi-Fi label on the Give Me A Chance EP. These are sleek and stylish stompers, filled to the brim with breaks, funk, spacey effects, and oodles of DJ appeal.

“Here I Am” announces Vested Soul’s emergence, a busy but sophisticated slew of bright rhythms, sweltering synth pads, bouncing melodies, and syncopated vocal drops. The title track follows, fusing '90s-style breakology with modern production flourishes. Sliced-and-diced vocal snippets parlay with hints of guitar and a rubbery baseline. “Give Me A Chance” is revisited in a ‘reprise’ that brings a deeper beat and extra squelchy synth action, harking back to that classic West Coast Breaks sound. And the EP finishes on a dreamy note with “Questionable Funk,” a somewhat Balearic sounding downtempo cut that exudes a hopeful, summery vibe.

Rory Hoy (Howlin’ Records) – “This is a fantastic EP. Definitely supporting it!”
Steve / Fort Knox Five (Fort Knox Recordings) – “Digging the trippy, funky chill beats.”
DJ Obliveus (The Low End Theory) – “Love this! Absolute new age boogie that will get multiple plays for sure.”
Stereo 77 (Plimsoll Records) – “Questionable Funk for the win. More like this please!”
Toby Roberts (Electric Feel / KXCI) – “Super funky, super fun, super synthy.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Really enjoying this. Something for everyone.”
Velanche (Urban Landscapes Show) – “21st Century soulful goodness.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This is absolute quality. Very soulful and high quality.”
Andreas Kinzl (Aromabar) – “Strong stuff. Give Me A Chance is sensational.”
Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “Gloriously soulful with a serious beat.”

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