Tuccillo At Juno Download

Review: Following releases on King Street Sounds, Delusions of Grandeur, Freerange and Circus Company, Spanish deep houser Guiseppe Tuccillo pops up on another esteemed imprint, 2020 Vision. This time round, he's pushed the boat out, offering up three differing slabs of heavyweight dancefloor funk to tickle our collective tastebuds. Lead cut "Without You" builds a jerky but addictive rhythm around the twin attractions of a dreamy vocal and prominent disco guitar sample, while "Mathematics" delivers a smooth and sensual deep house groove. Yet it's the more boompty-flavored "Password" that stands out, thanks largely to a driving groove, Derrick Carter-ish swing and wicked old skool stabs.

Review: After some much-loved releases for Circus Company and 20:20 Vision, Ibiza resident Tuccillo drops this debut for single Defected, led by the seriously interesting "Sandbell" which mixes blissfully dubby Balearic bass with '80s Linn drum fills and some unlikely live snares. Just as quirky is the tight 808 and sax-fest of "Sexophonista" - another loose-limbed house gem that keeps a minimal aesthetic to the arrangements but stays jacking and fresh throughout.