Brisboys shares 10 influences behind ‘Sure Thing’ ahead of Musique de Lune Noire debut

Hailing from Ireland, John Manning aka Brisboys has been a fixture of the progressive house underground for the better part of three decades. As a DJ first, John found his place amongst Northern Ireland's burgeoning nightlife, holding down residences, both radio and club, dating all the way back to the late nineties. After a chance meeting with fellow countryman Ciaran Duffy (RIP) in Australia in 2008, the duo formed the Brisboys alias, going on to release projects for Frequenza, Krafted Digital, One Of A Kind and the infamous Rising High. A four-year hiatus to focus on the Bemannte & Bruder alias shelved the Brisboys moniker until earlier this year, a time when John took the reins in solo capacity and subsequently rebooted his Brisbeats Records imprint to showcase his new solo productions. Now, continuing the Brisboys resurgence, the Irish producer debuts on Musique de Lune's Noire division with 'Sure Thing'.

To celebrate the release of 'Sure Thing' EP, Brisboys shares ten influences behind the production. Enjoy!

Sil - Windows (Original Mix)

First heard this in a club in northern ireland called exit 15, anytime i hear it it transports me back, it is a progressive house classic, blending dreamy melodies with hypnotic grooves. It has a lush, atmospheric sound and a steady build which makes it perfect for both dancefloors and listening. A timeless gem from the golden era of electronic music.

Sander Kleinenberg - Sacred (Original Vocal Mix)

this is a deep, progressive house gem with a mix of atmospheric melodies and driving rhythms. It has a hypnotic build and ethereal vibes, i played this a lot back in the day, usually for the warm up in the trance nights i played at a club called 'Space' in Belfast, i still play it at the 'Space' reunion nights.

Satoshi Fumi - Up In flames (Satoshi Fumi Dark Path)

This is a deep and emotive house track, it blends soulful melodies with a rich, atmospheric groove. Its smooth progression and intricate layers make it perfect for listening or sophisticated dancefloor moments, amazing track back in the day, not many better.

Paginini Traxx - Zoe (Timo Maas Remix)

Such a hypnotic reimagining that infuses the original with deep, pulsating basslines and atmospheric textures. Timo crafts a dynamic, groove-driven track perfect for late-night sets, combining vocals with his signature dark, driving energy, Heard this in many clubs at that time.

Brother Brown - Under The Water (Deep Dish Underpressure Remix)

this is a hauntingly beautiful progressive house track with mesmerizing vocals and a deep, emotive groove. Its subtle build and atmospheric layers make it a standout classic, blending introspection with dancefloor appeal, warmed up a lot with this back in then at a night i started with my friend Ciaran Mack called 'Escape' in Belfast.

Natious - Amber (Silk Mix)

This is a lush progressive house track that seamlessly blends hypnotic melodies with a deep, driving rhythm. this a timeless favorite for fans of melodic, atmospheric electronic music, big big track, still play this one at the 'Space Reunions'

Way Out West - The Fall (Bedrock Vocal Mix)

A stunning progressive house masterpiece. Featuring haunting vocals layered over a deep, driving groove and ethereal melodies, it perfectly balances emotional depth with dancefloor energy, making it a standout in the genre.

Superchumbo - The Revolution

this is a dark, driving house anthem packed with gritty basslines and commanding vocal hooks. Its relentless energy and bold attitude make it a peak-time favorite, embodying the rebellious spirit of underground dance music, this track always got a reaction.

The Sabres of Paradise’s -Smokebelch II

This is is a house classic, thats been remixed and sampled many times in tracks like Sundance and Smoked Out, it blends soothing melodies with a serene, hypnotic groove. Its timeless.

Halogen - Charged (Original Mix)

This is a high-energy progressive house track with electrifying rhythms and dynamic builds and a cheeky Goodfellas sample thrown in for good measure, Its driving bassline and crisp, melodic elements create a captivating and powerful atmosphere, making it a favorite for peak-time sets.

'Sure Thing' is available now via Musique de Lune Noire: https://tinyurl.com/mf588988