Review: Corselette - Don't Doubt Your Power (Terry Farley & The Wade Teo Remixes) (White Label)

In an increasing digital world, it's fun to see that there is still such a thing as a White Label that can squeeze through the letter box! Especially when Farley and Teo remixes are stamped on it but who are/is Corselette?

As so ofter is the case with these white label drops, it's a great dancefloor track that's got "Balearics" future classic written all over it (no litterally of course) but what it's all about is shrouded in "nod, nod, wink wink" tones.  Well, the nead to know folks have let out that Martyn Ware (he of Human League, Heaven 17 and more) have liinked up with vocalist calling herself Corselette for the debut, 'Don't Doubt Your Power'.

And the timing couldn't be better with the recent re-issue of Heaven 17's 'Penthouse To Pavement' (Record Store Day re-issue), Jamie Taylor's book 'Studio Electophonique - The Sheffield space age, from The Human League to Pulp (2025) and, dare I say, my recent Charity Shop Classics show (see HERE including the single version of '(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang').

Added to the, JBO/London House legend Terry Farley (co-founder of Junior Boys Own and best mate of 'UK House Serman's Stuart Patterson) has teamed up with Wade Teo (he of 'Got To Get Over You' remixes - see HERE) who take the remix to NYC, The Loft et al for some 90s house/nu-disco along with some quirky Sheffield pop-variants which gives it that hook in the head element.

The other 2 versions are a House Vocal mix and a dubby-ish instrumental that just doesn't leave the YATM office deck.

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER

Artist: Corselette

Title: Don't Doubt Your Power (Terry Farley & The Wade Teo Remixes) 

Release date: 29th May, 2026

Label : White Label

Catalog Number : TBC
Format: 12" Vinyl / Digital  

Review: MDA Grooves - Universo Positivo Remixed EP (Kai Alcé, JKriv, Sean McCabe and Medlar) (Universo Positivo Records)

For over 40 yeas (already), MDA - Mundo de Aventuras - have been melded urban club with Latin and Afro styles into modern Dance music so let's get 4 of today's top groovesters to rework some of their best tracks from Universo Positivo's catalog!

You'll know the name Universo Positivo as founder, Joseph Salvador who set up the label/Amsterdam club scene in the 1990s mostly on back of his own productions whilst the first release was by Orlando Voorn and Amp Fiddler (RIP)!  And now, regular readers will recognise the movers of dance, Kai Alcé, JKriv, Sean McCabe and Medlar as a current day 'Gang of Four' remixers picked out for this the game of Twister (Ed. see the cover artwork?)

Kai Alce, (last seen HERE on the NDATL Remix of 'What You Came Here For') who is seen as a "most influential architect" of deep house kicks off extending 'Sonido Latino' into jazzy-soul vibra-cool a la Roy Ayers' raceway/lounge.

Sean McCabe is another never too far from a remix (for the past 20 years) so he knows a sandy samba shuffle for 'Ipanema Jazz' (Ed. hardly on the beach as he's based in Bristol!) as keys/synths and trumpet battle it out out on a cuíca rub(dub).

Talking of UK samba, Medlar is another producer far from the beach in his South London studio (perhaps Rotherhithe pier is the closest) but he does love an Island and a remix (see HERE) and he revolves 'U R The Revolution' into the mainroom 'hands in the air' retro-house banger (Ed. this is not a 'clean' edit).

But standing on top in his usual educational way is co-founder of Razor-N-Tape, JKriv who might be based in Brooklyn but seems capable of turning any sound into fun-loving disco heaven like his version of 'Caparica Sunset' which will get anyone on a upbeat (also check out the recent 'Reel Ones' EP HERE).

Expect to hear these tracks all summer long.

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDR: https://bfan.link/universo-positivo-remixed

Artist:  MDA Grooves - Various
Title: Universo Positivo Remixed EP (Kai Alcé, JKriv, Sean McCabe and Medlar)
Release date: 29th May, 2026
Label : Universo Positivo
Catalog Number : UP029
Format:  Vinyl / Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Clear Path Ensemble - Ascending (Clear Path Ensemble)

Ascend with the Clear Path Ensemble as Cory Champion embraces ambient gamelan on his latest album that fits hot summer nights and the cool of the day (and vice versa)!

Eric Demuro's forthcoming album 'Siularca' (see review HERE) and various NuNorthern Soul releases touch that link of OST jazz-library and ambient Steve Reich and Hermeto Pascal but perhaps not more so than Cory Champion (vibraphone, xylophone, glockenspiel, marimba, bass metallophone, percussion, piano, Rhodes) and as they can also reach out to the 'classical' Dame Evelyn Glennie.

Hard to belive it was recorded solo in a single day through Cory's layered self-improvisation; longtime collaborator Daniel Hayles (piano, Rhodes, vibraphone) appears on one track as we are told, "The album pulls back from the spiritual/psychedelic jazz and electronica of previous records, instead drawing on minimalist and ambient influences ranging from Steve Reich and Laraaji to Brian Eno and Ryuichi Sakamoto, building reflective, spacious soundscapes".

The six tracks are gentle gentle on the soul and a prefect sunny vibra(phone) on the terrace of a minimal downtempo cool down reminiscent of 70s ECM - Gary Burton, Peacock and that gang of asending jazz-larks. 

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER:  Ascending | Clear Path Ensemble

Artwork by Jade Townsend. My bird (2025), courtesy of Season.

Artist: Clear Path Ensemble

Title: Ascending

Release date: 27th May, 2026

Label :  Clear Path Ensemble

Catalog Number :  TBC

Format: Vinyl (Limited Edition) / Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Kristo - Hopelessly Devoted / Eternal Love (Independent)

Modern day blue-eyed soul on the edge of yacht rock is on the horizon by Kristo with 'Hopelessly Devoted' and 'Eternal Love', nu-Belgian Popcorn heartbreak!

Following the success 'Spinning Around' last November, Belgian artist Kristo returns with new singles 'Hopelessly Devoted' and 'Eternal Love'.

'Eternal Love' (on DSPs now), an ’80s-inspired power ballad, features slow-burning piano chords, punchy Linn-style drums, and a soaring, emotional vocal. Co-written with Steven Vergauwen, recorded and produced by Boris Van Overschee, and performed entirely by Kristo himself, the track perfectly blends the grandeur of classic pop ballads with sleek, modern production.  'Eternal Love' is a must-listen for fans of vintage Minneapolis funk, larger-than-life choruses, and nostalgic slow dances under neon lights.

'Hopelessly Devoted' is out May 29th. The track unfolds as a silky, groove-led R&B cut where a laid-back rhythm locks into warm horn accents and an intimate yet infectious vocal hook. Blending classic songwriting with a modern soul aesthetic, Kristo continues to refine a sound rooted in musicality and artistic integrity.

As a true artist and multi-instrumentalist in every sense, Kristo writes, plays, and co- produces his own music, drawing from a wide palette of influences including vintage R&B, funk, soul, jazz, and classic pop. His work reflects a strong focus on craftsmanship and depth, balanced with a contemporary edge.  'Hopelessly Devoted' further expands the sonic world of Kristo’s forthcoming debut album, due in December 2026. Shaped by a deeply musical upbringing—his father a tenor saxophonist and his mother a marimba teacher— his artistry is grounded in a lifelong dedication to music.

Influenced by artists such as Prince, David Bowie, and D’Angelo, Kristo has developed a distinct voice and sound of his own. This has already translated into notable live experience, including performances at Gent Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz (Talent Stage), as well as support slots for artists such as Macy Gray and Theo Croker. With two more singles planned ahead of his debut album, Kristo continues to build momentum as a rising artist in today’s contemporary Soul, Funk and R&B landscape, with a clear crossover appeal and growing international potential. 

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kristo7/hopelessly-devoted

Artist: Kristo

Title: Hopelessly Devoted / Eternal Love
Release date: 29th May, 2026
Label : Independent
Catalog Number: TBC
Format:  Digital/Streaming / Bandcamp

Review: Sosyete '25 - Yaygara (Tru-Thoughts)

Yet another discovery on Tru Thoughts that's not quite what you'd expect as they flip ESG and Batov to coincide with their Love Supreme appearance and Mr Bongo's Brighton All-dayer!

Like a middle eastern Stereolab on funk, Sosyete '25's debut album is, "a vibrant journey through love, liberation and the restless curiosity that fuels desire, humour and connection". 

The project brings together songwriter and vocalist Merve Erdem (Kit Sebastian/Brainfeeder), guitarist and producer Glenn Fallows (Globeflower Masters/Mr Bongo) and producer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Elliott - who previously released the acclaimed Call Sender project on Tru Thoughts alongside Bay Area (US) resident multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer and drummer Michael Reed supported by Cerys Matthews / New Music Fix (BBC 6 Music), Nassir Nassirzadeh (KCRW), Soho Radio, Rinse FM, FIP and more.

Blending Mediterranean disco pop, outernational funk and Turkish poeticism, Yaygara follows the singles 'Bilmece', 'Oyun' and 'Yan', each offering an early glimpse into the trio’s playful but deeply felt sonic identity. Named after the Turkish word for commotion or uproar, the album is steeped in movement. It opens with 'Bilmece', where Merve’s voice drifts through a dreamlike haze as she contemplates existence as an unsolvable riddle. Paul and Glenn anchor the track with a tough rhythmic core while the Lotar, played by Dan Smith, Paul’s longtime collaborator, takes the track to another place that is strange but familiar.

Merve writes in Turkish, her phrasing carrying an unforced musicality that transcends language. The songs embrace playfulness, ecstasy and open-hearted emotion. The title track turns love into an act of joyful rebellion, while 'Oyun' leans into disco funk with a wink, teasing the idea that nobody can or should be everything to everyone. Repetition becomes a kind of ritual throughout the record, phrases looping until they feel communal, inviting listeners into a shared space.

Love, in all its contradictions, is the album’s gravitational centre. It burns brightly in 'Yan', the most sensual track on the record, where desire becomes both transformation and surrender. It’s carried with humour on 'Sevgi', as the narrator stubbornly searches for love everywhere, in dreams, under windows, even inside closets, until it’s revealed that love doesn’t appear out of nowhere, just magically, it’s built. 'Sev Delice', the album’s finale, is bright and uplifting. It’s about loving madly and living freely. Paul jokes that “if Blondie and Barış Manço had a disco-funk love child, it would be ‘Sev Delice’”!.

Istanbul-born Merve Erdem, now based in London after years spent in Italy and the US, is a singer, composer, lyricist and filmmaker with roots in Turkish classical and folk music. She began writing songs as a child, drawing early inspiration from artists like Mina, Sezen Aksu, Fairouz and the Rahbani Brothers. Her approach to melody and language is instinctive and poetic, shaped equally by cinema, literature, long walks and everyday experience. Through projects such as Kit Sebastian, she has become known for her ability to balance intimacy with imaginative force, something that sits at the heart of Sosyete '25.

Suffolk-based Paul Elliott’s journey began in the recording studios and live rooms his father and grandfather worked in. DJing in clubs from the age of twelve and building makeshift studios as a teenager, Paul has since become a restless sonic craftsman. His influences shift weekly, from ESG and Liquid Liquid to The Meters, Piero Umiliani and Barış Manço, but his guiding instinct remains the same: groove, feel and curiosity first.

Completing the trio is Brighton-based Glenn Fallows, writer and producer for Heroes of Limbo, The Globeflower Masters and The Impellers, whose melodic sensibility anchors the project. His interlocking guitar and bass phrases and textural synth work help define Sosyete ’25’s blend of Mediterranean pop, outernational disco-funk and global psychedelia. Together, the trio share an ear for rhythm, a fascination with cross-border storytelling, and a commitment to music that is vivid, emotive and joyfully alive.

Don't miss them on the May/June live dates or the limited vinyl edition - see below

LIVE DATES
23 May - Capsule Records, Hove - in-store DJ set 1pm to 3pm
12 June - Mr Bongo records, Brighton - DJ all-dayer
5 July - Love Supreme festival, Glynde - Tru Thoughts tent
12 July - Spun Records, Worthing - Tru Thoughts takeover 2pm to 5pm

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: Yaygara | Sosyete '25

Artist: Sosyete '25

Title: Yaygara

Release date: 22nd May, 2026

Label : Tru-Thoughts 

Catalog Number : TRU474D

Format: LIMITED VINYL / Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: Tony Soprano Band - Downtempo 1 (Dune Castle)

Tony Soprano might not be singing from the usual songsheet but if you're after Stereolab, DJ Shadow, Boards of Canada and late-'90s / early-2000s electronica inspriation, this is the 'Downtempo 1' you need! 

We know from  Cantrips' 'From A Darebin Cave' (see review HERE) that the bright sparks at Dune Castle Records so when label boss Patrick Ryan suggested, "rather than building downtempo music piece by piece through programming, he wanted to capture it happening live, with a five-piece group guided only by loose sonic direction and feel".

And the results of this live improvisation by Bringing together Lucky Pereira (drums), Robert Downey (samplers, drum machine) and Winton Findlay (synthesizers) can vary between dream Kraftwerk Balaeric ('Spyro Theme') to Surprise Chef / Karate Boogaloo cinematic styles ('Let's Get One More' and the pacey operner, 'Profesional Athletics'.

I like the ideal that "the music resists climax, instead favouring sustained atmosphere and feel" as a modern ambience with groove.

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: Downtempo 1 | Tony Soprano Band

Artist: Tony Soprano Band

Title: Downtempo 1

Release date: 22nd May, 2026

Label : Dune Castle

Catalog Number :  DCAS008

Format: Vinyl LP / Digital / Bandcamp

Review: Zachary Berns (Zbeez) / Vesa Beats - prism/resonance (zalenci)

New York based composer / producer / drummer Zachary Berns declares the new 2-track EP is "jazz house from the NYC cats, pushing it foward" and who are we to disagree?  'prism' and 'resonance' is where jazz n' house meet!

You'll recall that we were more than impressed with the last release by Zachary Berns,  'canvas' / 'rendezvous' (see review HERE) after the release, on Apparel Music, 'Oh Yes' (see review HERE).  And I'm happy to report that he's done it again with these two new tracks with Vesa Beats and the jazzy excellence once again joined of Jesse Klirsfeld (trumpet) and Luke McCrosson (bass) plus 'the extra mile' of Will Hotaling on flute.

At the time on receiving this, the weather is hot and feels like a 'Jazz On A Summers Day' kind of day; check the 1959 film, set at the Newport Jazz Festival the year before.  As before, we're on a Roy Hargrove / Miles '100' groove that resonates through 'resonance' the in the uptempo front room at Dingwalls event (coming to you soon) with the added bonus of Hotaling on flute. 

If that's the house end of jazz-house, the flute gives 'prism' another angle to shine and it's bounces off 'Joe Morello' cymballs into a beautiful groove to fill a Backroom of Dingwalls. 

If you've got a detailed ear, there's elements of dub in the mix that gets a bit lost in the heavy  beat of 'resonance' but that must be due to living/working next to a train line (Ed. if you check his insta, he does line a train scene background to his videos).

I used to live next to a train line that had nuclear waste transport late at night (like millions of others living in London in the 80s) and this is a heavy as then bogie's that used to thud passed and shake the house - Zachery Berns is doing the same with big jazz-house tunes: don't miss out!

Why ain't these guys on Blue Note?

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: prism/resonance | zachary berns, vesa beats | zachary berns

STREAM OPTIONS: Prism / Resonance by Zachary Berns, Vesa Beats

Artist: Zachary Berns (Zbeeez) / Vesa Beats -

Title: prism/resonance

Release date: 21st May, 2026

Label : zalenci

Catalog Number :TBC

Format: Digital / Bandcamp 

Review: .multibeat - Flyyy feat. Casiio / Please Hold Me feat. Säm Wilder (Sonar Kollektiv)

Dutch collective .multibeat release two singles from their forthcoming album 'OOO' last this year, but these tracks are even more 'forward thinking' than that!

Hailing from the vibrant city of Utrecht, the trio draw on a rich musical heritage and diverse influences to create their unique amalgamation of hip hop and jazz, keeping the beat firmly at the centre of everything they do.

Influenced by artists such as Robert Glasper and J Dilla, as well as the current wave of UK jazz, the core trio of Boudewijn Pleij (keys), Thijs van Zutphen (bass) and Aron Smit (drums) continue to draw inspiration from working with a wide range of like-minded artists across their sonic spectrum. Collaboration has always been central to .multibeat’s identity, and both singles highlight different facets of that approach.

Please Hold Me features Dutch singer, songwriter and producer Säm Wilder, whose polished, R&B-tinged vocal brings a sense of intimacy and emotional openness to the track. With its melting chords, pitched-up vocal samples and neck-snapping drums, the song captures the feeling of slowly letting your guard down with someone. Moving between uncertainty and trust, it reflects that in- between space where connection is still taking shape, yet feels worth leaning into.

By contrast, 'Flyyy' sees the trio join forces with Dutch lo-fi hip-hop producer Casiio, resulting in a more instrumental, groove-led piece born from an organic, jam-led studio session. With cascading keys giving way to soft pads and laid-back beats, the track draws the listener into a warm, immersive space before subtly shifting into a more fractured yet equally relaxed rhythm, complemented by wordless vocal samples and wonky synth textures.

Together, 'Please Hold Me' and 'Flyyy' offer a compelling introduction to OOO — an album that reflects .multibeat’s strong independent spirit while staying true to their live sound and deeply collaborative ethos. Balancing song-driven intimacy with exploratory beat work, the two singles showcase the breadth of the trio’s musical language and set the tone for what’s to come.

  

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: OOO | .multibeat

Artist: .multibeat

Title: Flyyy feat. Casiio / Please Hold Me feat. Säm Wilder

Release date: 21st May, 2026

Label : Sonar Kollektiv

Catalog Number : SK565S2

Format:  Streaming / Digital / Bandcamp

Review: Eduard0 - Roll Wit It (Apparel Music)

Fresh from Buenos Aires, Eduard0 is spreading "small, self-contained" universal sounds on his new 4-track EP on Apparel Music - don't mention the virus!

After Lukus' 'Disco Speech' EP (see review HERE) we've been on the look out for the next episode in Apparel Music so we're more than ready to 'Roll Wit It'.

Love the artwork with this as it really reflects the vibes.  The title track comes on like some sorts of hectic tribute to The Doors' gothic organ period which is topped by a effortless free flowing sax solo.

But not only that, 'Even If I Fall' takes over the lead with a galloping tango shift that's got Boca Juniors on ska whilst 'Rideaway' goes the other side of town with some spinning of (River) plates.

Possibly, best of wall is the combination that is 'Inner Surrender' that peaks with all the meditative influences in rapid movement.  Not sure if you can call this 'World', 'Jazz' or 'House' but it's definitely great dancefloor side steppin' where "Eduard0 is not simply blending balearic ease, downtempo patience, and breakbeat elasticity into a personal style, but treating them as languages that can overlap, interrupt each other, or momentarily dissolve". 

Can't argue with that!

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: https://apparel-music.lnk.to/APDEXTRA065

Artist: Eduard0

Title:  Roll Wit It EP

Release date: 22nd May, 2026

Label : Apparel Music

Catalog Number : APDEXTRA065

Format: Digital/Streaming / Bandcamp

Review: Number - Discoid ‘Tranquil Elephantizer’ Remix EP (Ramrock Red Records)

Getting ever closer to RRR100, Ramrock Red have re-pollinated Number's with a big 'Discoid' of a remix that'll need an elephant tranquilizer to stop the dancefloor.

If you're following the curious evolution of Number from 'Le Boucle Nouveau' (see review HERE) and 'Pollinate' album (see review HERE), this 'A Certain Radio, Talking Heads, P-Funk' hybrid project you're in time for the third single after 'Discoid' earlier this month (see review HERE).  

 

As a pack of three, '‘Tranquil Elephantizer’ remix, radio edit and dub takes you into Hectic etension terriorty with a strong emphasis on the steam train heritage lines of Trans Europe Express synth squelch for the best part of 20minutes in total.

Don't know Tranquil Elephantizer?  "A producer and live-electronic/DJ project whose sound navigates the intersection of organic rhythm, immersive texture and dance floor precision. Drawing from deep house, jazz, dub, downtempo, and psychedelic electro, the work is built around hypnotic grooves, layered percussion and refined sound-design. With an expanding catalogue and collaborations on respected labels, like Wicked, Future Boogie, Shaboom, and Language, Mysticisms, Tranquil Elephantizer continue to refine a sound that is both introspective and focused on movement, combining mood, craft and technical depth. As they prepare to take the motherload of new and legacy material to the underground in 2026 and beyond, their remix collaboration with Number will ignite global soundwaves" Agreed!

And as we know 'Discoid' has that disco groove and old skool vocoder that seems to be trendy once more but don't turn off as it's knob setting is low so it doesn't disctract as would an AI would - suspect these guys love their analog equipment.

We're told Ali and Rich (aka Number) grew up with "the dirty disco bass lines, noisy drum machines, wonky percussion, leering live drums, jagged guitar melodies and uplifting soulful songs of the 80's" with their original incarnation as Red Snapper that flowered in the 90s sharing stages/studios with The Prodigy, Björk and Massive Attack, ACR, The Sugarhill Gang , Edwyn Collins, The Sabres of Paradise, David Holmes and more.

BBC Radio 6's Lauren Laverne is a big fan of Number and get ready to move your remixed 'Discoid' butt. 

LINK / PRE-ORDER: RRR096 Number 'Discoid' Tranquil Elephantizer Remixes | Ramrock RRR095 Number - Discoid | Number | Ramrock

Artist: Number

Title: Discoid ‘Tranquil Elephantizer’ Remix EP 
Release date: 18th May, 2026
Label: Ramrock Red Records
Cat. No: RRR096
Format: Bandcamp / Digital