The Standby Records label was founded in 2002 by DJ's Jon Sinclair and Matt Rickard and was born out of their groundbreaking mixes and radio shows for dance music's legendary Ministry Of Sound Radio.
Having presented shows for Ministry of Sound since 2002, the Standby name has been associated with all the biggest names in underground dance music including Sasha, Hernan Cattaneo, Timo Maas, Nick Warren, and many more.
However, the Standby label launched with the goal of discovering new talent and has exceeded all expectations - having released a series of records from debut artists from across Europe including Slytek, Quarrel, Alius & Ezzo and DeeRiVee.
With a growing talent pool and a proven track record for picking out great records and producers, Standby is a label to keep an eye on in 2009.
Rising star Quarrel from Poland delivers another blinding piece of prog house - Original Mix taking an uplifting house vibe with the immense Alius & Ezzo grabbing the headlines with their interpretation.
DJ Reactions:
"like the vibe on the original mix" - 4.0 / 5
Steve Marx (UK) (reticent radio, reticent recordings, only records, MOS)
"tightly produced stuff - very nice" - 3.5 / 5
Ira Heinichen (USA) (friskyRecords, friskyRadio)
"Great music!!! amazing work all the sound mix perfect all the time and sounds sweet all the time.. " - 5.0 / 5
"Yup - huge chords, funky pumpin bass, big dynamics throughout, excellent. Alius & Ezzo add and alternate club drive, both tracks will work great for us live. " - 4.5 / 5
Kris B (USA) (Nightshade Music (Owner/A&R), Armada, Baroque, Global Underground, Ready Mix Records, DI.fm, ETN.fm)
"Great EP! I love both tracks" - 4.5 / 5
Miss Nine (Netherlands) (Turn On..., Vonyc Sessions, 925 Digital, Armada, Yoshitoshi, Harem)
"i like the melody and the feel of this release!" - 4.0 / 5
Jim_Star (Canada) (www.alicemanagement.com ; no sound ; monique musique)
"Huge release, nice uplifting and heavenly melodies. The remix is fat!!" - 4.5 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikė (Paris)
"Original is a lovely piece of uplifting house music, nice groove...put a smile on my face listening to it!Also like the more tougher feel to the remix, both very nice tracks! Charting!" - 4.5 / 5
Sasha Le Monnier [ C.O.U. Muzik ] (UK) (BeatAgency,Source Of Gravity,Proton Radio,Danceradioglobal,DI.FM,ensonic.fm,Contagious Rhythm)
"Right up my alley, expertly produced pair of tracks. Alius & Ezzo remix is a monster. Will chart and support at shows." - 5.0 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (Perfecto, Lost Angeles, Monday Night Social @ Nacional, DI.fm, Proton, Curvve, Deep Records)
