The French duo of Danny and Mike Parton have brought plenty of timeless charm but new school thinking to their music in the last year or so. It has come on their own Jolene Records and has proven irresistible to both DJs and dancers with its subtle references to French touch, disco and funk. Their sounds are smartly sampled and packed with the sort of good-time grooves that never fail to unite the ‘floor.

Mike opens this one with ‘Djazz’, a freewheeling cut with jazzy melodies that bring joy next to a bluesy vocal sample. The drums are big, the claps are packed with swing, and the whole groove is loaded with character. ‘Bissou’ keeps the vibes flowing with more insistent drum loops and vocal stabs that build the tension before a huge moment of release brings dancing keys and explosive reactions.

Then it’s over to Danny for ‘Bames Jlake’, a filter-heavy house affair. It has cooing vocals, smeared melodies and a warm and Balearic feel, as well as a fantastic slow-motion breakdown before the drums land once more. Lastly comes the fantastic ‘Instashit’, which is a vibrant blend of dazzling disco melodies, throwback vocals and funky drum patterns that never quit.

We are presenting ‘Instashit’.

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House music has been a defining feature of the lives of the Parton brothers for as long as they can remember. They have lived and danced through many evolutions of it and bring all that knowledge and a love of 90s style and classy French touch cool to their own work. It has landed them big releases on plenty of top labels, often laden with superb samples and plenty of dance floor impact. Now they are focussing on their own Jolene Records and impress once more with this fourth outing.

Danny kicks off with ‘Blow’, a loopy disco-house gem lit up with bright synth lines and plenty of lavish hits that all build towards the drop. When it comes, the floor is sure to explode into a frenzy. Next is the fantastic ‘Don Lobito’ with its swirling pads and loved-up vocal sounds drifting over tight, kicking house drums. It’s a perfect blend of the physical and the emotive.

Mike then steps up with ‘Housewife’, a moodier cut with menacing late-night energy, funky bass riffs and loose-limbed drums that are topped with erotic vocal whispers. The instant filter house classic that is ‘Aspirateur’ closes out with feel-good energy, expressive synth flourishes and soulful drums that bring life-affirming joy to this most essential EP.

We are presenting Danny Parton’s ‘Don Lobito’.

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Danny Parton and Mike Parton live and breathe house music and concoct their own take on it with influences from 90s grooves, French touch, disco and funk. They bring a classy modern touch to electric sounds that are designed for maximum impact in the club, and over the years, they have come on a string of respected labels. They have a real love of sampling at the heart of what they do and say that music is a celebration, which is why they founded Jolene Records earlier in the year to share their passion for sound and rhythm.

Mike kicks off with ‘What A Mess’, which is a brightly coloured mix of swirling pads and snappy kick drums. Rapped vocals bring great edge, and the whole track has a wonderfully loose energy. The fantastic ‘Go Out!” then layers up silky and pitched-up R&B vocals with more slinky drums and plenty of lively, feel-good synths. It’s a vibrant track that cannot fail to get the floor going.

Danny keeps the vibe flowing with his wonderful ‘Head In The Sky’, a loose-limbed disco, house and funk fused affair with a catchy groove. Rich trumpets and classic vocal samples bring the soul to this ageless gem. Last of all is ‘In The Groove’, which has smart filtered melodies, percussive drums, and more great vocal samples that bring authentic soul to the modern beats.

We are presenting Danny Parton’s ‘Head In The Sky’.

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