JORDAN BRANDO — Fixation

Jordan Brando – Fixation The Melbourne producer’s new Fixation EP arrives on DJ Tennis’ Life and Death imprint as catalogue LAD103, pressed on 12-inch vinyl. Straddling disco, pop house and italo house, the four-track release showcases Brando’s bass-driven approach to club music and marks his debut on a label that has become a hub for forward-thinking Australian producers. Life and Death’s recent output has been defined by a string of releases that foreground the country’s emerging club sound. Earlier this year the label put out Peak’s “Time Archives” (LAD098) and M-High’s “Dark Web Pinger” (LAD097), both of which explore darker, tech-inflected territories. In 2025 the imprint issued Andre Zimmer’s “Kwon’s Anthem” (LAD092) and the collaborative “Yes Bby” by Demi Riquísimo and Luke Alessi (LAD091), cementing a reputation for forward-looking house. Brando’s Fixation joins this lineage, extending the label’s momentum while bringing his own melodic, groove-centric sensibility. Side A opens with the title track “Fixation”. Built around a raw, bass-heavy groove, the piece weaves shuffling percussion with a hypnotic vocal hook that anchors the EP’s dancefloor focus. The second cut, “Vibration”, shifts the mood toward a tougher, techno-leaning edge, its driving rhythm offering a contrast that keeps the momentum alive without abandoning the underlying bass foundation. Side B continues the journey with “The Bassline (ft. Tyson O’Brien)”. Here the classic house influence surfaces, the track’s structure revolving around a propulsive bassline that invites both seasoned DJs and club-goers to lose themselves in its repetitive charm. The record closes with “After Dub”, a warm, melodic piece that eases the pace while retaining the EP’s core groove, providing a thoughtful wind-down that still feels rooted in the dancefloor. Within Brando’s emerging catalogue, Fixation represents a step forward, aligning his production with the label’s growing community of Australian talent that includes Luke Alessi and William Kiss, both of whom joined Life and Death at the end of 2025. The EP follows a period of high-profile performances across Melbourne, New Zealand and Europe, and its release signals Brando’s continued ascent among the generation reshaping the international club landscape. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit. “Fixation” and “Vibration” supply high-energy peaks suitable for late-night peaks, while “The Bassline” provides a reliable house backbone for peak-time sets. “After Dub” works as a smooth transition or a closing moment, its melodic warmth fitting for winding down a set without losing momentum. Collectors will appreciate the EP’s placement within Life and Death’s recent focus on Australian club exports, as well as its clear articulation of Brando’s signature bass-centric style. The release is presented as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent output and delivering the analog depth that complements Brando’s production aesthetic. Jordan Brando – Fixation, Life and Death, catalogue LAD103, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Jordan Brando – Fixation A2. Jordan Brando – Vibration B1. Jordan Brando – The Bassline (ft. Tyson O’Brien) B2. Jordan Brando – After Dub