When Madhouse Records main man Kerri Chandler drew our attention to this collection of tracks, and their producer Tony Lionni we knew they were Madhouse material.

With previous releases on the likes of Freerange Records, NRK and International Deejay Gigolos, Manchester born, Berlin based Tony Lionni’s profile has been consistently rising over the last three years. He cites Ron Trent, Theo Parrish and our own Kerri Chandler as influences, and fuses elements of techno and house with deep house to create some of the most interesting and exciting music we’ve heard in a long time.

Tony’s been on the rise as a DJ too, with regular sessions at Panorama Bar in Berlin and guest slots as far and wide as Tokyo, London and Tel Aviv cementing him as an all-round talent.

We’re letting Tony’s music do its things on this EP, with a collection of four original tracks. First up is title track ‘Lost Souls’, a laid back opener with a fantastic Rhodes-driven groove and Tom Middleton-esque synth swirls and sweeps.

Up next is ‘Try My Love’ which takes things down a definite disco influenced route, continuously building through the track towards a 70s funk lead synth line but keeping the dancefloor intensity thoughout.

‘Body & Soul’ takes things slightly more progressive while still remaining within the soulful end of house. Hints of vocal snippets and rising synths supply the ear candy while the deep bassline and crisp beats keep things driving along for the floor.

We peak on a high with ‘Positive Vibration’ which explores a slightly more techno feel with elements of a “back in the day” early 90s Lil Louis vibe. This rounds off the EP perfectly, definitely leaving you wanting more.

DJ Support from Tom Middleton, Soul Clap, Booker T, Jose Carretas, Victor Simonelli, Fish Go Deep, Jerome Sydenham, DJ EZ, Jay Tripwire and many more!

jOHNNYDANGEROUs Presents Juan Hoerni “Larry Classic”
Publishing info: Juan Hoerni (Juan Hoerni Music) ASCAP, Luis F. Vega (Niconane Music) BMI
Produced By: Juan Hoerni
Mixed, Remixed & Arranged By: jOHNNYDANGEROUs for Foremost Poets
Finalized At: Macjam Entertainment, Rahway NJ & Friendselectric, Berlin Germany
Executive Producer: Louie Vega
Licensing Courtesy of Vega Records Inc.

Sandwich Chris of the Netherlands hits us with the silky smooth soul grabbin’ beater“Music Speaks To All”, which has one of the most catchy vocals and sax licks that you will be humming for weeks after hearing it. 

Next up, Francis Jilla known for his smashing records on the famed Guess Who label, returns from a long hiatus to bring us “Electric Eel”.  This tune has that anthemy jam squat that only the Jilla ferilla can bring.  “Electric Eel” is a peak time floor smasher that bends you till you break. 

To round thing out we have the Corduroy Mavericks hailing from Kentucky coming at you with a real summertime ice cream cone of a jam.  “Break A Dawn” has got that good time feel with its light hearted groove with fun feeling vocals.  This tune is destined to be a summertime favorite. 

In our 5th anniversary year we kick off the release side with a remix of one our gems

After a great WMC (our best ever) where we not only expanded the brands portfolio on the networking
and event side of things but celebrated in big style our 5th anniversary. Big thanks to our sponsors/partners JoJo Electro, Sennheiser, Adidas Originals and all the top deejays and artists we have worked with over the years and the ones we have signed up to work with now. Our first release of the year with all the work that was on ahd to be put back til now but we are proud to have on board one of the most prolific and hottest producers Ralph Session on board for the remix package of one of our gems. That alongside a sweet n deep re-touch by original producer Torin Rea make this one for the summer. Enjoy!