Col Lawton - Run

We welcome Col Lawton back to Piston Recordings with his latest treat titled, Run EP. This one follows his last effort alongside Hisking with, You Touch Me. Based in the UK, Col remains at the forefront of the scene, and has done for quite a while garnering a solid rep amongst his peers. He fell in love with music from an early age, listening to the likes of The Jam, Stone roses, Blue and Oasis. He was first influenced by friends at house parties who taught him and inspired him to become a DJ. In the early 2000’s he began to have an interest in producing, taking inspirations from his family who also give him the drive and determination to be the best he can be. Great to have him back once again.

We begin with the Original Mix of Run, which sets the tone with a rhythmic drum arrangement. Striking jazzy trumpets are joined by cascading piano notes and a cool vocal shot. A deep, chugging bassline drives the groove effortlessly, forcing you to move as bright, funky stabs cut through the spectrum. Trevor Gordon returns to PR on remix duties, following on from his last remix of Blue by Abyss (Giuseppe Morabito). Taking inspiration from legendary artists such as Ian Pooley, Olav Basoski and Kerri Chandler among others, Canadian producer Trevor set a goal to pursue house music production. He has since gone on to gain notoriety with his distinct deep house sound. Here, his interpretation of Run heads straight to the funk department, delivering a solid, groovy mover for the floors. Chunky beats and rhythmic percussions lead as a superb, funky bassline powers the groove. A myriad of warm notes, sharp plucks, infectious trumpets and a cool vocal combine to create a spectacular moment that is not to be missed. Ghetto Deep concludes the release, taking us a little deeper into house music with a mesmerizing array of sounds. The drums feel warm and inviting, as does the groovy bassline which dominates the low-end. Smooth chords and melodic notes captivate to the backdrop of an expertly constructed drum section, a solid slice that will not disappoint.