DJ HEARTSTRING — Sentimental Ultra (2x12")

DJ Heartstring – Sentimental Ultra Steel City Dance Discs presents DJ Heartstring’s debut full-length on the label, catalogue SCDD65LP, as a double 12-inch set that pushes the duo’s electro foundation into a broader emotional terrain. Arriving on 13 November 2026, the record marries the kinetic energy of club peaks with reflective moments drawn from the pair’s formative influences, offering a 15-track journey that feels both nostalgic and forward-looking. Within the Steel City Dance Discs catalogue, Sentimental Ultra follows the earlier releases Kettama’s Archangel LP (SCDD63LPX, 2026) and X Club’s Stay With Me EP (SCDD061, 2025), while preceding the label’s upcoming output. The surrounding releases illustrate the label’s commitment to genre-spanning electro and techno, providing a fitting context for DJ Heartstring’s expansive vision. Side A opens with “Heartcore (Dreams Become Reality)”, a track that channels the title’s promise of aspiration into a driving groove that sets a forward momentum for the record. The collaboration with BAUGRUPPE90 on “What Music Felt Like In 2007” evokes a retro-tinged reverie, contrasting the modern sheen of the subsequent “Sentimental Ultra” with Spriitzz, which acts as the album’s thematic centerpiece. “You’ve Been On My Mind” continues the A-side narrative, offering a softer, introspective pulse that prepares the listener for the darker textures of side B. Side B begins with the nocturnal “3AM/4AM”, a joint effort with Monk, 3NDLES5 and Crazymike that feels suited to after-hours sets, its rhythm inviting late-night transitions. “Oxytocin”, featuring David Jackson and Lotusgirl3000, adds a melodic undercurrent that balances the side’s kinetic moments. The SWIM collaboration “IN2ME” supplies a sleek, club-ready momentum that segues into the high-energy “Supersonic Pleasure”, a track that could serve as a peak-time climax. Side C shifts toward a more personal tone. “Another Year Alone (i love you)” stands out as a reflective anthem, its title hinting at both longing and resilience, while “Where There’s Light, There’s Hope” sustains an uplifting thread that lifts the set’s mood. The pairing with Sam Gellaitry on “So Many Things To Say” introduces a nuanced texture that bridges the album’s introspection with its dancefloor intent. The collaboration with DMA’S and Saidah on “A Thousand Lies” blends indie-rock sensibility with electro rhythm, reinforcing the record’s genre-blurring ethos. Side D concludes the journey. “Healing” offers a restorative groove that eases the listener toward closure. The duet with KennyHoopla on “All That’s Left Behind” provides a cathartic release, while the final collaboration with secret act, “And Now We Are Strangers”, ends the record on a contemplative note, leaving space for the afterglow of the set. Sentimental Ultra occupies a pivotal spot in DJ Heartstring’s output, marking the transition from earlier EPs such as Destiny of the Moment and Eternal Euphoria to a fully realized album format. The record’s blend of electro rigor with indie, rap, ambient and breakbeat references reflects the duo’s evolving palette, while the extensive list of collaborators underscores their network within contemporary electronic circles. For DJs, the double-LP offers a versatile toolkit: high-octane tracks like “Supersonic Pleasure” and “IN2ME” are primed for peak-time moments, whereas the more melodic pieces such as “Another Year Alone (i love you)” and “Where There’s Light, There’s Hope” provide emotive bridges for set dynamics. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive visual concept, captured by Ewen Spencer’s photography, and the tactile appeal of the fuchsia vinyls that house the album. Sentimental Ultra arrives as a 2×12-inch vinyl release from Steel City Dance Discs (catalogue SCDD65LP), featuring fifteen tracks that navigate the spectrum from club-ready euphoria to reflective introspection. Tracklist: A1. DJ HEARTSTRING – Heartcore (Dreams Become Reality) A2. DJ HEARTSTRING & BAUGRUPPE90 – What Music Felt Like In 2007 A3. DJ HEARTSTRING & Spriitzz – Sentimental Ultra A4. DJ HEARTSTRING – You’ve Been On My Mind B1. DJ HEARTSTRING, Monk, 3NDLES5 & Crazymike – 3AM/4AM B2. DJ HEARTSTRING, David Jackson & Lotusgirl3000 – Oxytocin B3. DJ HEARTSTRING & SWIM – IN2ME B4. DJ HEARTSTRING – Supersonic Pleasure C1. DJ HEARTSTRING – Another Year Alone (i love you) C2. DJ HEARTSTRING – Where There's Light, There's Hope C3. DJ HEARTSTRING & Sam Gellaitry – So Many Things To Say C4. DJ HEARTSTRING, DMA’S, Saidah – A Thousand Lies D1. DJ HEARTSTRING – Healing D2. DJ HEARTSTRING & KennyHoopla – All That’s Left Behind D3. DJ HEARTSTRING & secret act – And Now We Are Strangers