As the sun starts to shine and we break from the greyness, it is about time we picked some of the best releases currently working the dancefloors. With a host of absolute gems currently available, do let us know if we have missed any of your current favourites. As always our own Barry Fold Out has put all of our selections together in an hour long mix for your listening please.
CRACKAZAT – SUN (Freerange) LP
We’ve been waiting for this all year after first hearing about the LP. The man himself has been teasing on his socials with hooks galore, offering a taster of what was going to drop and it is a thing of beauty. Jazz, soul, funk, disco, house wonderfully infused with a host of amazing musicians and vocalists. I remember when Ski Oakenfull released his Life Changes LP and i am getting all the same feels. I will be listening to this in 20 years time, just like I am with the aforementioned. It is pure class from Crackazat – 6 out of 5!
LOUIS VEGA presents FUNKI CADETS – FEELING GOOD TONIGHT / KAI ALCÉ REMIX (Vega Records)
Featuring Willy Soul, Feeling Good Tonight was released during the second half of 2025, but just out this April is the remix package which sees Willy Soul on remix duties plus DJ Minx, Rimarkable and Kai Alcé. It is the latter we are focussed in on as the US producer offers a deep, soulful and jazz infused remix, one for the house dancers and will most certainly be seeing plenty on airtime at our parties. BUY HERE
VARIOUS – THIRTY YEARS OF FREERANGE VOL 1 (Freerange)
Jimpster and Freerange are going to get a lot of love this year as the label turns 30! What a milestone and testament to the integrity and underlying quality that the imprint has continued to deliver since day one. Focussed on looking forward and new music, Freerange will be dropping 30 new tracks from 30 different artists over five EPs. This first of the bunch sees 5* offerings from Ralph Session, Philippa, Palm Skin Productions, Josh Wink, Nacho Marco and Lovebirds. Yes that does sound unreal and you would be right. Hard to pick a favourite from these gems but we have gone for Ralph and Nacho in the review mix.
Release date 29 May.
NATASHA DIGGS / MEGATRONIC – PEOPLE (The Jazz Diaries)
It’s been a while in the making since this transatlantic started sharing their mutual respect and love in 2023 and it has culminated in this brilliant new EP People, featuring two original pieces in Leen and People. ‘Leen’ is to be released first and features the classy vocals of Megatronic for a soulful and deep workout while ‘People’ brings the funk and hooks galore and is all about the groove. This is an EP packed with soul and style and all about the dancefloor. Add a couple of dubs and a remix from JTPWM and this is one EP you need in the bag for the summer. Released through May.
FRANCK ROGER ft RONA RAY – EVERYTHING YOU ARE (Vibe Me To The Moon)
French house music icon is joined by rising vocal star for this release. This no nonsense no fads label continues to deliver quality house music and when you have the production mastery of Roger and song writing prowess of Ray, the result is going to be of the highest order. Released 29 May.
VARIOUS – HOUSE OF HOUSE (Heist Recordings)
Dam Swindles fine label celebrates their 100th release with a triple vinyl special featuring 19 new works from some of the finest of the finest. Original productions from Cinthie, Fouk, Kerri Chandler, Ossie, Riva Starr, Dam Swindle themselves and more. A fine compilation worthy of such a milestone and highlights the labels continued prowess.
AND MORE……
UNIVERSO POSITIVO – REMIXED (Universo Positivo)
Kai Alcé, Sean McCabe, JKriv and Medlar are the killer line up of producers on remix duties for reworks of tracks from the labels first two years. Released 29 May.
SHY ONE – LOOSEN UP (Touching Bass)
Taken from her album ‘Mali’, this track, using the old football cliche, is a game of two halves. Tech heavy stabs and synths push the track forward and out of the blue, a jazzy piano hook takes the track to the final whistle! Love it. Out now.
MARINA TRENCH – WATCHING BACK (Sweet State)
The French producer drops a new EP bringing in disco, house and downtempo beats to the release. Released 8 May.
DETROIT RISING – DON’T STOP THE FEELING / Jimpster Remix (DownJazz Records)
Part of the Lush Grooves Vol 1, where the label work with some of the finest out there to rework their catalogue of R&B, Nu Jazz and Soul. Released 8 May.
MAX SINÀL – HEALING EP (Soul Quest Recordings)
London deep house head and co-founder of Soul Quest drops another groove heavy four tracker. Released 1 May, Vinyl available via Juno.
CAIO CENCI ft STELLA M – Under Pressure (The Disco Express)
Part of an eight track release TDE Residents Special Vol 1, this is the pick of the bunch, smooth vocals and plenty of smooth deep disco goings on. Notable mention to the classic disco vibes of Crystal Touch ft. Venessa Jackson – Your Lovin’.
PAMELA FERNANDEZ – KICKIN’ IN THE BEAT (ACs Unauthorised Remix)
To finish, we have this killer boot hit our inbox. This early 90s classic gets a 2026 rework from AC and it doesn’t disappoint! Unfortunately not available but keep your ear to the ground!
CORSELETTE – DON’T DOUBT YOUR POWER / TERRY FARLEY AND WADE TEO REMIXES (White Label)
London legend Terry Farley joins forces with studio wizard Wade Teo to delivery these stunning remixes. The NYC Club mix is an absolute gem!
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