Palavas - Déesse D’été

Ravanelli Disco Club is a disco house label based in Marseille that was established 2019. Over its three short years they have worked with key artists including Ron Basejam, Jimpster, JKriv, Cody Currie, Retromigration, Joe Corti, and Scruscru, with releases in the wings by Prins Thomas and Pete Herbert.

Next up on Ravanelli Disco Club comes slick French duo Palavas who hail from the sun-drenched coast of the South of France, somewhere between Montpellier and Marseille. Named after the Pavalas resort - that was once the splendid queen of Mediterranean sandy beaches - the AZZUR Records founders are the epitome of the French dolce vita! With previous releases on Toucan Sound and Future Disco, their music is an intoxicating blend of nostalgia and cosmic futurism that dazzles discerning dancefloors every weekend with their shimmering solar odyssey.

On ‘Déesse D’été’ – which poetically translates to Summer Goddess - Palavas pay homage to the vibrant and infectious sound of the 80s, blending disco, funk, and new wave with a contemporary twist. This full-length journey provides us with a perfect summer soundtrack for the sunshine season, with upbeat rhythms and warm catchy melodies designed to get sun drenched bodies moving and grooving. Composed and sung in both French and English, the duo show case their tasteful aesthetic, versatility, and artistic flair effortlessly blending their musical influences resulting in a sound that is totally unique.

From the infectious beats of ‘We Are Strong Enough’ to the soulful ballad ‘One Night is Not Enough featuring Ryan Konline' or the new wave tribute ‘You Can't Get Away’, each cut is a beauty in its own right. Guaranteed to make you feel the warmth of the sun on your face and to lift your winter spirits.


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JKRIV/ RAZOR-N-TAPE
Lovely record! Marseille’s greatest host invites everyone to the beach with this one ;)

YUKSEK / PARTYFINE
So sweet!

DICKY TRISCO / SECRET SQUIRREL
Like it. Sun bleached cosmic new wave disco goodness. Some real Heaven 17 moments in here. Perfect for summertime x

DANIELE MOORE / CRAZY P
Sexy summer album I like it.

HOT TODDY/ CRAZY
A tasty collection of treats.

PHIL MISON/ CANTOMA
Beautiful Balearic bliss.

A MAN CALLED ADAM/ SALLY ROGERS
Yes please, just my cup of tea

JUSTIN ROBERTSON/TEMPLE OF WONDERS
Yes indeed solid fun.

MAX ESSA/ BONOBO JAPAN
This is a wonderful LP. An amazing array of moods and grooves, superb song writing and gorgeous production. Love it!

LEX / LENG
What an album! loving the cosmic disco funk blend

GARETH SOMMERVILLE/ ATHENS OF THE NORTH
Excellent modern disco. Brimming with energy and dance floor savvy.

PETER CROCE/ ROCKSTEADY DISCO
Really cool LP, digging the chanson vibes of this!

SUB CLUB HARRI
Very very nice

MASSIMILIANO PAGLIARA / BLACK SPUMA
Nice release!


FLASH ATKINS / PAPER RECORDINGS
Ooh loving this, proper summer job

BILLY CALDWELL/ LE BAIN NYC
Bloody hell, everyone's a winner here!!!

GRATTS / WOLF
Amazing stuff! Right up my alley.

MARK BROADBENT/ PIKES HOTEL
Lovely sunshine sounds that are sure top make a splash poolside at Pikes this summer

DARKER THAN WAX / MARCUS ROSARIO
This whole record is groovy - really like it. Opening cut for the win!

DAN COOK/ POTATO HEAD BALI
What a brilliant album! Fun, funky and fresh!