Satin Jackets At Juno Download

Review: Less than a month after the release of the electrofunk-themed "Brand New Day" single, Satin Jackets return with another radio-friendly hit on Mullet. Featuring the smooth vocals of Eric Cozier, "Everywhere I Go" sees the Jackets slip into something more comfortable - string-laden midtempo disco, to be precise. A quick listen to the included instrumental version (our tip) will confirm the quality of the production - all sun-bright pianos, sweeping strings and, most impressively, live beats, bass and guitar. There's also a more laidback bonus cut, "Don't Stop Looking", which offers some slick Balearic groovery for sun-soaked beach bars.

Review: Having forged a reputation for sprightly nu-disco and quirky synth-pop, Mullet try their hand at something a little deeper. "Brand New Day" from Satin Jackets - another pseudonym for veteran German studio type Tim Bernhardt - does bear some of the Mullet trademarks, such as slick synth bass and electro-funk twiddles. But these largely get lost inside a tightly wrapped take on deep house that owes more to Naked Music or Om than Prelude or West End. Sare Havlicek provides the best remix, a Crazy P-esque fusion of live disco elements and touchy-feely electronics. There's also a neat mix from DATO, which slows the pace for a sensual, cultured vibe.

Review: The esteemed Dikso imprint presents the sixth edition of their Super Sound Singles series with quite the all-star continental line up. Representing Portugal is the prolific and magnificent Social Disco Club, whose "You Got To Stay" nestles nicely between house and disco, whilst Kitano's "For The King" plunges deep into the chugging, bass heavy house refrain. Soho 808 are on top form at the moment with appearances on Wurst and Mystery Meat and their return to the Super Sound series is magnificent. "Turning Slow" features the Ditto style vox of Lydia Caesar and present a near flawless contemporary update on the classic disco sound. The excellently named Satin Jackets close this release with aplomb on the twilight tinged "Girl, Forever".

Review: Since launching last year, disco/house website House of Disco's in-house (sorry) imprint has proved to be a rich source of atmospheric, groove-heavy slo-mo and midtempo tackle. Here they deliver four more sparkling cuts for the dancefloor. The Treatment's "Waves" builds a delightfully touchy-feeling synth-house jam around the groove from Surface's "Falling In Love", while Satin Jackets deliver a cosy, piano house-inspired nu-disco sparkler. Roberto Rodriguez opts for a more Balearic nu-disco feel on "Mustat Varjot", while Debonair turns a familiar disco staple into a rising disco/house banger - all twisted vocal samples, intricate percussion and heavy low-end bounce. Job done.