Casomado - Can't Catch (Friskybeat Records)

Miguel Leiva is Casomado, a Chilean-Canadian producer and DJ based in Montreal. Influenced by his early life in South America, varied music from the '70s and '80s, and hallmarks of literature and philosophy (which he studies academically), Casomado has settled on a multi-faceted house music sound to move feet and souls alike. “Can’t Catch,” his new single on Friskybeat, is an ode to the creative process and the mysterious act of ‘catching’ inspiration. The track intros with rousing disco string cut-ups as the vocal hook, “fill up on my soul,” rises in the mix. This phrase is meant to call out to the universe for its role in artistic creation. An emotive main vocal enters the cut along with a chunky house rhythm, a punchy bass line, and other well-produced melodic embellishments. “Can’t Catch” is a celebratory club track for getting the floor moving while feeling the possibilities within us all.

Steve Perez (Not So Fast Records) – “Love this! The groove feels nice.”
Booker T. (Kings Of Soul) – “Cool vibes, will support.”
George JJ Flores (Sol Sundaze) – “Woooo! I’m picking up what you are putting down.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Lovely production, great sound.”
Velanche (Urban Landscapes Show) – “Wow … this is dope.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “I love this tune! Great work. Will play it for sure.”
Indy Lopez (D&S – Club Beatz) – “Nice track. I’ll play on my show.”
Mike Solus (Housemasters Radio) – “This is class. Unique style and flavor.”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Brilliant slice of House. Will support.”
Hober Mallow (Mighty Reel Show) – “Quality tune, great groove, and love the cut in sampling and dubby edge to it. Will support.”

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

Jeffrey Tice - Flying High (Harmonious Discord Recordings)

The kinetic style of San Francisco’s Jeffrey Tice has been on display over the past six years on Harmonious Discord. Jeffrey first asked us “Where Do We Go?” and then showed us the light with “Aurora”. Jeffrey then opened up the spectrum with “Chromatic” and now the label is happy to announce Jeffrey is back with a stratospheric compliment called “Flying High”. Jeffrey provides the easily danceable original and dub mixes while Denied Music label boss Daniel Allen and 1981US break convention with two dynamic broken beat remixes. 1981US makes his debut on HD with his innovative blend of electronica and garage.

“Flying High” bounces with excitement. Commanding tom drums and fluid hi-hats combine to provide a Chicago-style house music bumper with jazz-laden intercepts and acid-inspired bass lines. Familiar vocal treatments and resonated leads create a danceable mayhem. The dub mix features much of the same traditional underground house flair with a stronger focus on the jazz elements and the introduction of funk-inspired bass guitar. Mellow pads and chord rises deliver a sublime reprieve. Daniel Allen returns to the label to give the original a strong breakbeat interpretation with dynamic percussion and shifting melodies. Daniel’s mix utilizes rotating pitch changes to deliver a blissful music experience, focusing on fluid broken beats and elevating melodic elements. 1981US ups the tempo with a garage-inspired re-imagining with nods to early rave culture construction. This remix invokes an inviting sentiment and stands strong in the club and inside the headphones. The outro of the 1981US remix showcases this producer’s deep understanding of sonic manipulation, a perfect finish to the project.

Nick Warren (Hope Recordings) – “Great remix from Daniel Allen.”
DJ Harri (Sub Club) – “I’m liking these. Will play and support.”
Jelo (Buegeyedrecords) – “The Original is super interesting, and a dope blend of vibes. Will play.”
Ivaylo (Bogota Records) – “The Daniel Allen remix is ace!”
Sean Johnston (Hardway Bros) – “the 1981US remix is a killer!”
Anthony Pappa (Bedrock) – “The Daniel Allen Remix is cool.”
Rob Zile (Brain Food / Kiss FM AU) – “Quality release. All versions are winners!”
Koma (Jacbri Radio Show) – “Cool remixes, and a really good original version.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “The original mix is awesome. I will be playing this for quite some time.”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Strangely pleasing selection of mixes, the sub tom thing becomes increasingly hypnotic … lovely. The Main mix for me, with some added Halloween love for the 1981US mix.”

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

Jack & Jointz feat. Ashley Slater - Holy Water (Søndae Records)

Søndae Records is back with the second single from Jack & Jointz. The duo — comprised of German producers Quincy Jointz and Thorsten Walter — have teamed up again with legendary singer Ashley Slater. Ashley, of course, is known as the vocalist for Freak Power, as well as his supercharged collaborations with Rory Hoy. He’s become a regular (virtual) fixture in the Jack & Jointz studio, providing vocals for five songs on their debut album. And now it’s time for the latest — “Holy Water.”

“Holy Water” is a break-up song. But how does a break-up song sound with a singer like Ashley? One can guess it won’t be in schmaltzy ballad territory. Instead it’s something groovy, with funky bass and chunky mid-tempo beats. London-based Lucia La Rezza adds beautiful violin melodies for extra musical layers over Jack & Jointz' crisp production. And Ashley’s distinctive vocals excel — emotive and affecting, it’s the sound of a pro at the top of his game.

The single also includes an instrumental for bonus DJ action. Get soaked in some “Holy Water!”

Kid Loco (Flor) – “I love Ashley’s singing, this is great.”
Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Nice track, great vocal performance. Awesome work.”
Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Awesome work as always. Definitely supporting.”
Mined Music (Søndae Records) – “This tune has so much flavor. Love it!”
FineCutBodies (Chi Recordings) – “Love it. Søndae seems to be on fire!“
Prosper (DJ Prosper) – “Nice vibes, melancholy and melodic. Well done!”
Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This slams for real, and I will be playing it on the show.”
Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “Cool joint this. Holier than Jack and fresher than water.”
Lakatos Sandor Suefo (Radio Tilos 90.3 FM) – “Ashley + Violin? Yes! And working well. Nice tune.”
Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Love it! I’m a fan of Ashley Slater, so I know I would like it even before I heard it.”

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

Evan Rhodes - Magnetic (Viva Recordings)

Evan Rhodes is a producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist who originally cut his teeth in the underground warehouse scene of '90s Detroit. It was there that he landed his first residency, at the legendary Velvet Lounge, playing regularly alongside the likes of Terrence Parker and DJ Godfather. Since then, Evan has produced and DJ’ed around world, with stints in Brooklyn and Nicaragua, and now basing himself in Kenya. That’s where he recorded the songs for the Magnetic EP, Evan’s welcome return to Viva Recordings since making an appearance on a back-in-the-day compilation.

The EP launches with the funk-infused “Magnetic,” featuring a rousing bass line, dollops of cool percussion, jazzy keys, and choice vocal drops. It’s perfect house music for the dance floor prime time. “Everybody” follows, continuing the EP’s potent danceable streak, with a swinging rhythm, string stabs, percolating synths, and bouncy horns. “Shiloh’s Song,” named for Evan’s newborn son, closes the EP in fine style. This contemplative deep house cut combines beautiful melodies and moving vocal drops over a crisp, skipping beat. It’s a fine finish to an exceptional EP — Evan Rhodes delivers the goods once again.

Lee Jones (Country Gents) – “I’m speechless. This whole EP is amazing.”
Col Lawton (Deep Fix Recordings) – “Wicked EP full of lovely grooves.”
Rees Urban (5 Magazine) – “This is a really nice EP.”
Tom Conrad (Gatecrasher) – “Shiloh’s Song is a really cool track! Full support.”
KJ (Integrity Recordings) – “This is a really tight EP.”
Terry Jasinto (Dance Klassique) – “I love the funkiness of Magnetic. Solid stuff.”
Jask (Thaisoul) – “I’m feeling it.”
DJ P-REZ (Not So Fast Records) – “Yes! I love this whole EP.”
James Rial (2020 Vision) – “Shiloh’s Song is a nice little groover.”
Nick Power (Soul Kandi) – “Nice, all 3 tracks are very likeable. Plays coming this weekend on the Soul Kandi radio show.”

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