Disco Volante At Juno Download

Review: Chilean nu-disco adventurer Dany Dorado has a special gift. On the face of it, his melodic, vaguely Balearic compositions conform to the bubbling, White Isle-friendly nu-disco stereotype, yet somehow they seem extra-special. Perhaps it's his neat way with a tune, or the depth of his compositions; either way "Sin Mirar Atras" is not your average melodic shuffler. It certainly ticks the "nu Balearic" boxes - Reverso 60 grooves, twinkling melodies, shiny synths etc - but it never seems formulaic or forced. Remix-wise, check the Casual Encounters version - a slightly more discofied take (lovely clavinets, dear) that offers a touch more space in the mix and an altogether more laidback groove.

Review: Second time around for Relative Depth and DJ Andryu's "Cafe Des Artistes" collaboration, a joyous fusion of pumping nu-disco bottom end and all manner of twittering musical flourishes (sleazy sax, piano solos, growling guitars etc). While the original is ear-pleasing from start to finish, what really makes this release is the expanded remix package. Hard-working Slovenian Sare Havlicek provides the stand-out rub, a typically bright-and-breezy interpretation that combines his love of squidgy nu-disco with a classic Balearic house sheen. There's also a sleazy, trip-hop on acid take from Loudtone and an everything-but-the-kitchen sink nu-disco workout from Nelue.