CROMBY — Ignition

Cromby – ignition Radiant Records’ ninth outing, catalogued as RADIANTRECORDS009, arrives as a 12-inch vinyl that re-establishes the Belfast-based house specialist after a brief pause. The electro-tinged release drops on 14 November 2026 and promises colour-rich, groove-heavy house built for the dancefloor, a signature that has become Cromby’s hallmark. Within the Radiant Records catalogue this record follows the 2024 releases by Byron Yeates (Time Machine, RADIANTRECORDS008) and Eoin Dj (Total Body, RADIANTRECORDS007). Positioned after those earlier entries, ignition continues the label’s focus on forward-looking dance music while drawing on the post-Y2K UK breaks and electro house references noted by the label. Side A opens with “Ignition”, a track that nods to early-2000s UK breaks while delivering a boshy bassline and driving drums that thrust the record into peak-time territory. Its energetic pulse feels tailor-made for summer club slots, offering a stomping groove that anchors the set. The second A-side cut, “Psy Op”, raises the tempo and taps into playful corners of dance music. Its undulating basslines, infectious vocal snippets and flirtatious synth hooks create a fresh yet nostalgic vibe, making it a rapturous floor-filler without slipping into pastiche. Side B begins with “Money”, a classic Cromby composition that leans into a toolier, percussion-focused approach. Razor-sharp drums, tightly wound subs and timeless stabs combine in an immaculate arrangement that should appeal to both DJs seeking a hot tip and dancers craving a tight, driving rhythm. The record closes with a remix of the title track by Hannah Holland, an Adonis resident and respected figure in the Detroit-leaning electro scene. Holland zeroes in on the original’s electro elements, amplifying the mood to a heightened intensity that showcases her versatility and adds a highly playable conclusion to the release. In the context of Cromby’s recent output, ignition arrives after a string of 12-inch releases on various imprints: the 2026 Love On Tenderhooks on Potency Records, the 2025 I’m Coming Back on LIFE AND DEATH, and earlier EPs such as Mandela Hall and House Flava. Those records have cemented the producer’s reputation for delivering dancefloor-ready house with a distinctive colour palette, and ignition reinforces that trajectory while pushing the sound into brighter, more electro-charged terrain. For collectors and DJs, the record offers a concise four-track experience that balances peak-time power with playful nuance. “Ignition” and “Money” provide reliable, high-energy moments for late-night peaks, while “Psy Op” and Holland’s remix supply a fresher, more melodic edge suitable for building tension or transitioning between moods. The vinyl format preserves the analog warmth that suits house aficionados, and the sequencing—two solid A-side cuts followed by a B-side dinger and a remix—makes the record easy to cue and mix. The release is presented as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Cromby’s recent output and the label’s recent catalogues. Its physical presentation aligns with Radiant Records’ standard vinyl offerings, ensuring it fits seamlessly into any crate of contemporary house and electro releases. Cromby – ignition, Radiant Records, catalog RADIANTRECORDS009, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Cromby – Ignition A2. Cromby – Psy Op B1. Cromby – Money B2. Cromby – Ignition (Hannah Holland Remix)