JOHANNES ALBERT — Golden Seconds Vol. II

Johannes Albert – Golden Seconds Vol. II arrives on Golden Seconds (GS-02), a 12-inch deep-house vinyl that revisits the disco-house lineage the label celebrates. The release, dated 5 October 2026, continues the label’s homage to the 1990s disco-house sound while filtering it through Albert’s modern production sensibility, delivering a set of tracks that balance nostalgic shimmer with contemporary groove. Golden Seconds’ catalogue began with Golden Seconds Vol. I LP (GS01) earlier this year, establishing a clear aesthetic focus on disco-infused house. Vol. II follows that blueprint, pulling directly from the label’s “vaults” to present fresh, dancefloor-ready material that maintains the same uplifting spirit introduced on the first volume. Side A opens with “Covered Call”. Positioned as the record’s lead, the track sets a bright, rhythmic tone that dovetails with the label’s disco-house ethos. Its structure offers DJs a smooth entry point, with a groove that can be layered into warm-up or early-set moments. On the flip, “Real Dynamics” (B1) shifts the mood subtly, providing a deeper, more driving pulse that encourages a gradual build in a set. The final cut, “Dancefloors & You % You” (B2), caps the record with a playful, melodic hook that reinforces the disco glow while retaining enough space for mixing into peak-time moments. Johannes Albert’s recent output reinforces the context of Golden Seconds Vol. II. Earlier 2026 releases such as the Home EP on Any Second Now Music (ASN004) and a series of EPs on HOUSEWAX—including FACE 2 FACE (HOUSEWAX037.1 and HOUSEWAX037.1T) and HAND IN HAND (HOUSEWAX037G)—demonstrate his fluency across deep-house and more rhythmic, dancefloor-oriented productions. The Frank Music outings “Chicago” (FM12303) and the dual versions of “Tangerine Beam” (FM12075 and FM12075BV) further showcase his ability to blend classic house motifs with contemporary textures. Golden Seconds Vol. II sits comfortably within this trajectory, distilling his experience into a concise three-track statement that feels both retrospective and forward-looking. Within the current underground scene, the record contributes a focused slice of disco-house that feels both timeless and freshly relevant. By drawing on the genre’s historic uplift while employing modern sampling philosophy—“sometimes all it takes to make a room go bang is a beat and a sample,” as Albert notes—the EP offers DJs a reliable source of energy without sacrificing nuance. Its three-track format makes it a practical addition for selectors who need concise, high-impact material. For DJs, the record’s sequencing provides clear mixing opportunities: “Covered Call” works as an intro or warm-up, “Real Dynamics” can bridge into more kinetic sections, and “Dancefloors & You % You” offers a melodic climax suitable for peak moments or as a transition into darker territory. Collectors will appreciate the continuity with the label’s debut volume and Albert’s broader 2026 output, positioning the EP as a cohesive piece of a larger disco-house narrative. The release is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Albert’s recent EPs and the label’s inaugural LP. Its physical presentation includes a “sexy” cover that reflects the disco-house aesthetic while remaining understated. Johannes Albert – Golden Seconds Vol. II, Golden Seconds, catalogue GS-02, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Johannes Albert – Covered Call B1. Johannes Albert – Real Dynamics B2. Johannes Albert – Dancefloors & You % You