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Fresh from dropping a fine collection of reworks by Scruscru, Blur Records welcome back regular contributor Hotmood. He brings with him a belated sequel to his 2023 EP Disco Power. The Mexican begins in fine form via the tease-and-release, disco-funk powered disco-house slammer 'Give It To Me', before opting for a more elastic and rubbery groove on the similarly-minded peak-time bounce of 'Let Me Dance'. Hotmood decides to breathe new life into a string-laden, cowbell-sporting 1970s disco workout on 'That's What You Had', once more exploring effects-laden disco-house dynamics, while closing cut 'Summer Nights' sees him making merry with loops and samples from an old Earth, Wind and Fire favourite and some suitably powerful beats.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: From side-chained filter house, barnstomping disco and loopy French Touch, this EP seemingly has it all if putting a big fat smile on the face of your audience is your raison d'être for the evening.

TRACK LISTING

Give It To Me
Let Me Dance
That`s What You Had
Summer Nights

Various Artists

8 Years Of Blur Records Vol 1

Now marking eight years in the underground, Blur Records delivers a various artist collection that reflects its sound across always floor-facing cuts across a house and disco spectrum tinged with retro flair. 'Back To The Disco' by Hotmood opens with big loops and a hands in the air grove that is high on funky-disco vibes, while Delfonic keeps things tight on 'Let's Do The Magic' which centres a vocal hook and busy chords. Elsewhere, Crackazat's sultry rework of Scruscru's 'Just House' adds a jazz-leaning touch and 'Touch Me' shifts into a more restrained, late-night mood. Closing with the deep, plump drums of Sven Wegner's sexy, sax-laced 'Chuck The Boom', the collection stays consistently accessible and groovy throughout.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Loopy-house fist pumpers, RIYL: Shir Khan's Black Jukebox, Instruments Of Rapture, Freerange, Lumberjacks In Hell etc.

TRACK LISTING

Hotmood - Back To The Disco
Delfonic - Lets Do The Magic
Reiner Von Vielen & Disko Dust Trip - Get Loose
Scruscru - Just House (Crackazat Remix)
Shaka - Touch Me
Sven Wegner - Chuck The Boom

No filler, no detours, just floor-focused disco from Berlin's Delfonic, who is always on point. 'Welcome Black' wastes no time snapping into action with driving drums, elastic bass and bright string stabs that demand full body movement. 'Dancing Facts' keeps it lean and punchy with vocals and tight percussion, doing exactly what's required. Flip it over and 'Got To Know Your Body' rolls out classic disco funk, warm chords and a flash of soulful heat cutting through the groove. 'FM4 Me' goes deeper, chugging rhythm and filtered synth lines primed for locked-in, late-night sessions. Functional, effective and quality as ever from Delfonic.



TRACK LISTING

Welcome Black
Dancing Facts
Got To Know Your Body
FM4 Me

The super rework magician Scruscru has been cooking up more goodness for Volume two of Blur's ReWax EP, and it's packed with disco-meets-jazz house class. First up, he tackles Sweet Fruity Brunch's 'Red Parrot' and makes it into a rolling jam with lush pads. Elsewhere, 'Rhythm Roulette' has punchy drums but plenty of piano euphoria, 'Matine' becomes a coy and funky number and 'Gift Of Love' is a romantic heart 'WalkToWalkIN' is a shuffling and jazzy vibe and 'Empyrean Jazz' closes with some spiritual percussion and gentle horns that will always seduce once the lights go low.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1.Sweet Fruity Brunch - "Red Parrot" (Scruscru 12" Remix)
2.Bralan Arias, Craftsmanship - "Rhythm Roulette" (Scruscru Remix)
3.Fred Aster - "Matine" (Scruscru Remix)

Side 2
1.Delfonic - "Gift Of Love" (Scruscru Rework)
2.DJ Legeres - "WalkToWalkIN" (Scruscru Mustplayable Remix)
3.Nico Cortazzo - "Empyrean Jazz" (Scruscru Remix)

Sven Wegner / Reiner Von Vielen

Love 4 Real EP - Incl. DJ Popinjay Remix

Sven Wegner and Reiner Von Vielen debut on Blur Records with a lush, analogue-driven EP here, which fuses live instrumentation, vintage textures and deep dancefloor spirit. The German producers' 'Got To Believe' glows with soulful vocals, dusty drum machines and warm synths, while 'Let's Do It' locks into a funk-fuelled, hypnotic groove. The title track brings some heartfelt emotion with smooth, silky keys and rolling basslines. Next comes a DJ Popinjay remix, which is flipped into a bumping house workout. Closer 'Reboot Me' brings evocative atmospheres to what is an EP steeped in meaningful human feels.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
"Love 4 Real" (Original)
"Love 4 Real" (DJ Popinjay Remix)

Side 2
1. "Let's Do It"
2. "Got Too Believe"
3. "Reboot Me"

Hotmood

ReWax EP

Mexican DJ and producer Hotmood is a Blur label regular who has already dropped his red-hot 'Disco Power' EP here. 'ReWax' is a new selection of his remixes of big, party-ready disco jams. Scruscru's 'Just House' is first up and comes on song with big rolling bass and dusty samples. 'Burnin' by Jack District has a filtered funk edge and jazzy synth work and Manuel Kane's 'Disco Visions' then brings silky and syrupy chords for a sundown boogie. The flip features three more smart tweaks, from the sliding drums of 'Blue Nights' to the classic house and soul swagger of 'Selva'. A great mix of vintage charm and new school cool.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
1.Scruscru - "Just House" (Hotmood Remix)
2.Jack District - "Burnin'" (Hotmood Remix)
3.Manuel Kane - "Disco Visions" (Hotmood Remix)

Side 2
1.FederFunk - "Blue Nights" (Hotmood Remix)
2.Justnique - "Like Dan" (Hotmood Remix)
3.Selva - "Tropico" (Hotmood Remix)

DJ Popinjay Aka Scruscru

Under The Sun EP

DJ Popinjay balances fresh cuts with beloved favourites on his new one for the irrepressible Blur. The title track opens with silky keys and mellow percussion that capture the warmth of golden hour, while 'Whyalla' brings breezy pads and crisp beats to organic percussive. Reissued highlights like opener 'Take U' have filtered soul magic, and 'Not Too Shabby' brings dusty funk and jazzy cool, while 'So Much Fun' bursts with disco-fueled joy. The closer, 'Soul Searching' has swinging, Chic-style grooves and layers up endlessly playable house vibes.

TRACK LISTING

Take U
Under The Sun
Whyalla
Not Too Shabby
So Much Fun
Soul Searching

Berlin's vinyl connoisseur Delfonic returns with a fresh disco EP that channels his deep digging sensibilities into four floor-focused cuts, each dripping with character and soul. Love Challenge kicks things off with uplifting strings and a strutting rhythm section, while Lover Man leans into sultry territory with smoky vocals and deep, late-night vibes. On the flip, Doin' It delivers a funk-soaked workout full of punchy horns and tight percussion, before Wear Out wraps things up with raw energy, filtered bass, and a relentless groove. A no-filler vinyl from one of Germany's finest selectors crafted for serious dancefloor heat.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Loopy, high energy disco-house that has Saturday night coursing through its glitter flecked skin.

TRACK LISTING

Love Challenge
Lover Man
Doin' It
Wear Out


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