Jolene 05 by Danny Parton, Mike Parton

Mike and Danny Parton return with four more energising fusions of house and disco on Jolene 05.

Photo by Simon Chasseloup

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 dance 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. Last comes the fantastic "Instashit," which is a vibrant blend of dazzling disco melodies, throwback vocals, and funky drum patterns that never quit.

Danny Parton, Mike Parton - Jolene 05
Release Date 2nd May 2025
Label Jolene Records

Tracklist
1. Mike Parton - Djazz
2. Mike Parton - Bissou
3. Danny Parton - Bames Jlake
4. Danny Parton - Instashit