Top 100 Chart placements for Piston Recordings
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Kelson delivers In Blues We Trust EP, a deep house release driven by refined groove and raw emotion. Crying The Blues leans into a more introspective mood, built around warm chords and a late-night atmosphere that draws listeners into its soulful depth, while Keep Going On pushes forward with a subtle sense of optimism, pairing hypnotic basslines with smooth, flowing textures that keep the dancefloor moving with understated confidence. Cohesive and expressive, this EP strikes a careful balance between musical sensitivity and club functionality, making it a strong addition for DJs and deep house selectors alike.
Gerardo Cinquegrana, known as Tali Freaks, lands on Piston Recordings with his signature Fun Kool sound, joined by the ever-impressive Al Martino on This Is How Is Gotta Be. A long-standing force in house music, Gerardos recent focus on ultra-funky rhythms shines across two cuts, Original and Dub N Toe Kool Mix, both packed with groove and personality. Tight, driving beats fuel an infectious upbeat flow, while slick sax lines, vibrant trumpet bursts, and layered instrumental hits bring the funk to life. Cool vocal shots inject swagger and soul, delivering two warm, feel-good tracks made to move bodies and light up the dancefloor.
We welcome Paul Matic back to Piston Recordings with his newest offering, Past Tense. A talented producer and multi-instrumentalist, Pauls connection to house music traces back to the late 80s, when the gritty pulse of acid house first captured his imagination. Since then, hes immersed himself fully in the genre, crafting a sound that bridges classic influences with contemporary depth and sophistication. From 2016 onward, Paul has continued to impress with a steady stream of quality releases across respected deep and tech house imprints. Following his previous Piston outing, Neva Falt This Way, this new release highlights his ongoing artistic progression. Were always excited to be part of his journey and eager to see where his evolving vision leads next. Past Tense gets us underway with mesmerizing arpeggio notes, intertwined with distant, intriguing vocal shots that immediately draw you in. Airy atmospheric textures set a spacious backdrop as punchy kick drums and crisp hi-hats establish a driving, hypnotic groove. A pulsating bassline anchors the rhythm, while soft piano motifs add subtle melodic warmth. As the track unfolds, layers build and interlock, evolving into a vibrant, infectious dancefloor mover that captivates from start to finish. Rezotator rounds out the release and opens with a fading-in, chunky bassline layered with textured noise FX, immediately setting a gritty, immersive tone. Soft pads sweep overhead, creating an atmospheric backdrop as a solid groove emerges, driven by tight beats and intricate rhythmic percussion. A raspy, distorted vocal enters, delivering an uplifting message that adds depth to the mix. The rhythm returns with full force, the chunky bassline powering the groove alongside squelchy 303 lines, making this a hypnotic, late-night floor favourite.