2024-10-11

Scoobz latest offering, ‘Sabata’ is a dual-single inspired by the mixing aesthetics of Midland; touching on elements of Chicago House, 70s Funk and Classic Disco that pushes a serious groove with a just the correct dose of silliness.

‘Analog Buzz’ takes on a slightly more driving aesthetic. Designed more for a sweaty dark room than a sun-drenched festival crowd, it wouldn’t sound out of place being played during Trash’s heyday; an electronic club track with a post-punk attitude.

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PREMIERE : Scoobz - Sabata

Danny and Mike Parton draw inspiration from '90s house, French touch, disco and funk. Their modern and sophisticated tracks electrify dance floors and have done so for many years on a string of respected labels. Passionate about sampling, they transform musical influences into unique creations. For them, music is a celebration, and this vision led them to establish Jolene Records to share their passion for sound and rhythm. Mike gets this superb first EP underway with warm house gem 'Discofloor', a full flavour cut with lots of lush loops from the bassline to the sugary synths and the feel-good vocals. It's a masterfully arranged track that is always taking you higher. The fantastic 'Tounu' has a deep but fat groove with quirky percussive sounds, bright chords and lush string stabs all topped off with a funky house feeling and filtered vocal sample that brings some Afro charm. Danny's 'Someone' keeps the good times flowing with the soulful synth flourishes and jazzy brass leads, elastic drum loops and brilliantly filtered, shaped and smeared synths that run the whole thing through with heat. Last but not least, this most characterful EP is closed with 'Champagne' which layers up cosmic synth motifs, hip-swinging claps and horn loops that all cannot fail to get a dance floor loved up and bouncing.

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PREMIERE : Danny Parton - Champagne

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Shir Khan marks the 37th release on his infamous Black Jukebox imprint with an all-killer balearic house record courtesy of mysterious Cécille-affiliated Cabin Luv Affair hot on the heels of his debut album which has seen support from Fouk, Laurent Garnier, Jamie Jones, Mr. V and Archie Hamilton.
Here, the masked master lays out 5 convivial cuts that sit in a particular pocket between House and Disco; one that has historically been occupied by the likes of Pepe Bradock, Damiano Von Eckert and Andrés. A spot classically characterised by beautifully imperfect, sample-heavy productions that are shot through with palpable depth and soul.
The record sets sail with ’Te Siento’. Polyrhythmic percussion bubbles across the surface of a deep sonic pool that forms a bed for vivacious drums, romantic vocals and a spine-tingling strings riff. A hazy opening clears out before the backbone of recording shines through; an uplifting 90s piano motif that's later picked up by Xylophone tones while a tight, truncated bass line punches away at the track's core.
'Dance With Us' then rolls out a beautifully seductive mood. Softly shifting synth chords, a loose-limbed drum break and hedonic vocals whip up a hot and heavy vibe that shines with a distinctly Chicago-tinged elegance.
'Time Is Killing Us' follows up with an immaculately executed, 'last tune' House groove. A gentle but powerful euphoria is generated with swooning strings, more giddy piano riffs and another robust drum track that all gather momentum as progress rolls on. An ecstasy-crescendo forms before it crashes and fizzles before the lights go on.
'My Head Like Shibuya Crossing' then follows up with a tightly-knitted Deep House cut. Buttery melodies adorn an effortlessly kinetic bass groove before a delicate Japanese vocal bleeds into focus. 

Artist: Cabin Luv Affair  
Release: Shir Khan Presents Black Jukebox 37  
Format: Vinyl Only
Label: Exploited  
LC: 15799 
Cat: BJ37
 Vinyl Release Date: 06.12.24
Vinyl-Distribution: Rubadub (Limited 300 Vinyl)
Artwork: Nomad

2024-10-11

Ilka Onisim