Robbie Rivera vs. Tom Staar – The Funkatron [Axtone Records]

Two veterans in the house music industry have linked up, and the result is nothing short of impressive. Robbie Rivera and Tom Staar make their returns to Axtone Records together for one of the more highly-awaited tracks of 2016. “The Funkatron” is a record that fits perfectly into just about any venue, be it an intimate club or a wide open festival grounds. The breakdowns and drops all run on the same classic chord progression, but the track is not as repetitive as that descriptor might make it seem. There is so much energy involved that you really can’t get bored of the track. “The Funkatron” rocks a strong electro synth on the top line is backed up perfectly with a beefy bassline that has plenty of power to it. As the drops progress onwards, Robbie Rivera and Tom Staar are able to work a few different sounds on top of what was already there previously to create interesting nuances that will keep the listener on their toes. When you’ve got names like Robbie Rivera and Tom Staar in charge, the result is always going to be huge. It’s safe to say these guys did not disappoint with “The Funkatron”.

Axtone Records – AXT072 | Download/stream “The Funkatron” here.