Jordan Brando x Shall Not Fade

Summer Space

Edition of 300 vinyl:
https://shallnotfade.bandcamp.com/album/vagabond-ep

Melbourne native Jordan Brando makes his return to the SNF catalogue, proving once again his musical ambidexterity and far-spanning range of talent.

The period between this release and Brando’s SNF debut last March has seen the Aussie producer go from strength to strength, touring around his homeland and New Zealand and playing at large-scale festivals like Pitch Music and Arts. If you thought Moment in Time EP was kaleidoscopic, Vagabond EP gives the word a new meaning, touching base at disco, acid and speed garage.

The A-side showcases Brando’s inimitable take on house with meandering funk basslines and skippy drums (Ricardo’s Kicks’); classic disco samples and deep bass thumps (‘Flux Deluxe’); and earworm acid melodies and whispering cymbals (‘Radar’). 

‘Marz’ then might take you by surprise - although less so for those accustomed to Jordan’s artistic versatility - a warped bassline groans over a garage rhythm, bringing the UK-inspired ruffage before ‘UGOT2C’ strips things back. Deep rolling drums lend the track a grooveable swing before and blissful breakdown leads to a solid, thumping drop. Finally, it’s up to the title track to close proceedings. Let Evanna’s syrup-smooth vocals stroke the soul whilst celestial piano tinkles and a blissed-out garage rhythm transport you to another plane.

Vagabond EP drops 17th June 2022 via Shall Not Fade

Vagabond EP

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Limited edition vinyl:
shallnotfade.co.uk/album/moment-in-time-ep

Melbourne born-and-raised musician, Jordan Brando, lands on Shall Not Fade’s Killer Cuts imprint for his debut on the label, seven tracks that show impressive variety in his production and include two vocalist features. Moment in Time is a versatile release with fully-fledged radio playable songs and a host of dancefloor heaters. 

After hitting big with Rockin’ in 2019 and touring Australia supporting the likes of Fisher, Brando now demonstrates the depth and breadth of his musical style in this full-length EP, opening out with the title track - a unique song featuring fellow Melbourne local Vincent Sole. From the glitchy intro the song hits a house beat to get you tapping along but then contrasts this with Sole’s silky smooth vocals and disco guitar trills. Following on from this are two more classic dance tracks - Elsewhere chops up rnb vocals across a swirling bassline - day party gear - while Broken Dub shows Brando’s abilities to draw from a range of genres, a pacey breaksy number that tempts a reload. The record’s B-side also contrasts club tracks with vocal features; Conflict is the most headsy track on the record, a harder beat and snarling bass for sweaty clubs. Brando returns to his house roots with Let Me Be The Reason, centering on an earworm diva vocal sample. Sandwiching the record with two vocal features, You Might Be Surprised ft. China takes her enticing wordless vocalisations and lays them over a driving electro bassline, an adventurous pairing that fits perfectly. Digital bonus track Breaking You is a pure adrenaline floorfiller of deep techy inflections.

‘Moment In Time’ EP drops March 12th via Shall Not Fade.

Moment In Time EP

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Jordan Brando, Melbourne born-and-raised DJ & producer, earmarked as one to watch, with recent releases on Life & Death, Shall Not Fade and No Art. 

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