Luis Machuca & Casomado - Call My Name (Friskybeat Records)

Friskybeat Records is excited to release "Call My Name," the debut collaboration between Luis Machuca and Casomado, two long-time friends in the world of dance music. The track is embellished with a sharp, warm bass line that bounces between crisp chord stabs and an infectious hook. The beats interplay with deliberate movement, creating a rhythmic call and response that will get feet moving. "Call My Name" also features a playful vocal sample that pays homage to the artists' deep-rooted love for early disco. The sample adds a layer of nostalgia and lightheartedness, making this track a true gem for both fans of classic dance music and those looking for a fresh, modern twist on the genre. Luis Machuca and Casomado's musical camaraderie is evident in "Call My Name," and it's sure to leave the dancefloor wanting more.

Julius Papp (NeoDisco Music) – “Nice deep vibe. And I dig the bassline.”
Carlos Sanchez (Lowwaxx) – “Sooo good! Full support.”
Bruce Tantum (DJ Mag) – “Nice one, really hits the spot.”
Lee Jones / Country Gents (Buslife) – “This is really really good, I'll definitely use this on the radio.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Yep, that's a groove. Love it. #playlisted”. Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “A really special record right here - positive house music encapsulated.. Wonderful.”

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

Jason Merle & Dan Laino - I Want You feat. Becka (Viva Recordings)

Points on the map converge as Minneapolis' Dan Laino (Phunk Junk, Bubble n Twist), Fresno's Jason Merle (4E&A Records, Viva), and acclaimed Leeds, UK-based vocalist Becka Ward (S&S Chicago, Let There Be House) converge for the fantastic new Viva Recordings single, "I Want You." The original flows like a deep house dream as floaty pads, an old-school bass line ride, and subdued house beats support Becka's emotive vocals and lyrics. Drawing upon the tradition of soulful house and R&B and blending it with lush production flourishes yields one serious late-night gift. The dancefloor is the ecstatic recipient. The trio also provides an Instrumental as well as a Dub version using the sparsest of vocals from the original. There's also the Choppin Broccoli Remix, which increases the tempo and heat just a tad, throwing in fresh new layers of instrumentation that bring Becka's vocal into another brilliant light. It's time to get down.

Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) – “A super dope release.”
Soulfuledge (Quantize) – “Love it. Deep, dreamy goodness.”
Vinny Villbass (Badabing Diskos) – “Great production. Perfect for those hotel pool sunsets.”
Dean Serafini (Frisky Rhythms) – “All mixes work nicely. The synth strings are captivating.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House web zine) – “A glorious slice of late night bliss.”
Aaron J Liguori (Beach Radio UK) – “Hard to choose a favorite, all top productions. Brillian release!”

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

Ursula 1000 - Movin' To The Sound (Insect Queen Music)

Ursula 1000 is the alter ego of Alex Gimeno, a producer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist based in Brooklyn, New York. He has released eight albums and mix sessions that take listeners on a retro-futuristic journey of exotic grooves and electronic disco funk. He has performed in over 30 countries, collaborated with notable artists such as Fred Schneider of The B52s, Lady Bunny, and Puddles Pity Party, and has had his music featured in various TV shows, ads, and even the Olympics.

Now Ursula 1000 pulls out his dusty smiley face shirt from the closet and goes full-on 303 acid house squelch and jacking 808 grooves for this new single. "Movin' 2 The Sound" showcases Ursula 1000's signature exotic dreaminess, with elements of acid house, throbbing sequencers, and pumping hip-house action. The Berlin-based duo Acid Jerks provided the first remix, taking the acid house business to peak-time bliss. Meanwhile, Fort Knox Five, a leading force in the international funk and breaks scene, focused on electro vibes and b-boy action. Finally, Red Laser Records duo Il Bosco & Metrodome, also known as DJ Absolutely Shit, cranked up the bass, bleeps, and breaks to 11, bringing rave-ready, time-stretching, day-glo dancefloor destruction. This whole single's a trip!

Tyler Stadius (Deepen) – “Yeah, love this! Never get tired of good acid.”
Frank Peisker (Bureau45 Agency) – “Killer! The dancefloor will be on fire with this retro electro smasher with a modern twist.”
Psycho-Jones (Kater Blau) – “This is Ursula 2023. Love it very much.”
Shan Frenzie (2SER FM) – “Love the funk edge on the acid grooves.”
BMD (XLNT) – “As expected, Fort Knox 5 have nailed it. Great remix.”
Steve ‘Griffo’ Griffiths (Subspace Radio Show) – “As a big fan of Acid Jerks, I was stoked to receive this. Muscular acid house vibes that transport me back to 86.”

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

All Good Funk Alliance feat. Swamburger - Raised On Ten (Super Hi-Fi Recordings)

Eight years after Social Comment, the acclaimed collaborative album from All Good Funk Alliance and Swamburger, the two forces of beat-nature have joined up once again for the rousing 6-track EP Raised on Ten. All Good Funk Alliance consists of Frank Cueto (Vested Soul) and Rusty Belicek (Late Night Workshop), a production duo that's always ready to let the rhythm hit 'em. Swamburger is an MC's MC, one-half of the duo Mugs and Pockets, and previously of Solillaquists of Sound, who is never at a loss for crafty lyrical wordplay. Raised on Ten delivers a delicious stew of bass, breakbeats, and potent rhymes in an old-school style that'll thrill a diverse menagerie of DJs and listeners. It's boom bap to the max.

The tone is set from the start with "That's Deep," a full-on display of DC-flavored go-go beatology, devastating bass drops, rollicking piano riffs, and Swamburger getting his point across in the funkiest manner. "Face The Polls" furthers the groovy mayhem, complete with the staccato stabs and growling bass bits that All Good Funk Alliance is known for. There are also a couple of slower, pensive cuts, like the evocative and spacious "Nursery Rhymes." These nostalgic moments bring home one inspiration for the EP — Swamburger and Frank both lost their mothers during the recording of Raised on Ten, and the release's title is indeed a reference Swam's mom.

The entire EP is captivating, both for its musical and lyrical prowess. Whether grooving on a packed-out dancefloor, cruising on a sunny afternoon, or chilling at home with the ones you treasure, Raised on Ten will shoot vibes straight into the heart as well as the hips.

DJ Moneyshot (The Allergies) – “Killer big beats and bassline business, buddies. Love the block party back and forth rhymes of the opener. Phat tracks, front to back, jack.”
Ursula 1000 (Insect Queen Music) – “TIGHT! Bringing to mind classic Ugly Duckling/Jurassic 5 vibes. Poppin’!”
Soul of Man (Finger Lickin’ Records) – “Superdooperfantastico!”
Double-D (Radio X) – “BURNIN HOT!”
Quincy Jointz (Timewarp Music Radio Show) – “Super release, all winners. So good to see AGFA back with Swamburger.”
DJ Clairvo (Tilos Radio, Budapest) – “Each tune has its place. Full support to every tune of this release! Tight drums, fat bass-lines, cutting-edge sound and marvelous vocals.”

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