Modes continues the forward thinking soundscapes explored on Dyne's recent album Teal, which garnered acclaim from peers and fans alike - including Late Night Tales, Toddla T, Ransom Note, and BBC6 Music presenters - and sold out quickly on vinyl. Lush synths and dreamy vocals are paired with uptempo afro-inspired house, with tinges of percussive jazz and future soul. Dyne's trademark slick production can be relied upon once more, as well as the music's insistent rhythmic drive and intensity. Modes employs some of New Zealand's most well known and iconic vocalists, in addition to many new rising stars. Frequent collaborators Lord Echo, Ladi 6 and Mara TK (Electric Wire Hustle) return, alongside soul legends Dallas Tamaira aka Joe Dukie (Fat Freddys Drop), Che Fu and Troy Kingi.

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Frank Booker is back down in the basement for the 3rd release on his hot new vinyl only imprint. The main man himself delivers the A side cut, which is a classic Booker style disco jam. By now standard Booker ingredients are served - super tight drums, funky bass, big strings, joyous horns, a wild piano riff - and the whole affair climaxes with a joyous vocal hook. Irresistible stuff!

On the flip side, Frank's compadre Dicky Trisco drops another serious disco weapon that is guaranteed to kick-start any party with its chunky, funk-inspired sound.
Absolutely ready to tear up the dance floor at any moment, it is again the keys that really seal the deal here.

Both tracks have 100% got the funk and have been lovingly mastered for this limited edition 10 inch vinyl release.

Making this yet another stellar release on the Down In The Basement label - as you would expect!


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New Zealand based crate digger Frank Booker launches his new label, Down In The Basement, in typical understated yet highly classy fashion. What you get is four top quality Booker jams that will grace any dance floor and which cross the boundaries of funk, disco, soul and house music. Never one to over complicated things, FB cuts straight to the essentials of each track and rides them in the mix, while dropping his trademark DJ friendly FX. Essential stuff as ever from The Man Called Booker. More