Pagano – Hold Tight [Toolroom Trax]

Hailing from Italy but now based in London, Pagano is back on Toolroom Trax bringing a fresh, juicy cut of Tech House goodness. His latest release on the imprint ‘Hold Tight’ is in a similar vein to his previous Trax releases ‘Latin Tales’ and ‘Naxos’ but with a sharper edge. The bass heavy record has some serious House and Tech vibes that are perfect for the label’s sound. Packing a punch from the get-go, the thumping beat in ‘Hold Tight’ is ready to burst full of energy. The single note acid hits throb repeatedly whilst the two-chord piano hook builds the tension throughout, never quite resolving and leaving you wanting more.

Although he’s a club DJ at heart, Pagano’s productions have been moving dance floors and gaining the attention of DJs around the world. From receiving support from Carl Cox, Adam Beyer and Danny Tenaglia to Nicole Moudaber, Roger Sanchez, Tensnake and Mark Knight. Pagano has been making waves in the industry, releasing records on Tronic, 1605, Nervous, Deeperfect, Ministry Of Sound and as part of Toolroom’s popular ‘House Party’ series. It’s clear that Pagano is at the top of his game right now and his Trax release ‘Hold Tight’ is the spark you need to kick off the party.