A joyous slice of disco-infused house music, “Flame Grilled” finds PBR Streetgang serving up another irresistible groove from the mysterious Lost Property series, where forgotten edits and secret studio creations are finally given their moment.
Few names have earned as much respect across the underground house scene as PBR Streetgang. Comprised of Bonar Bradberry and Tom Thorpe, the Yorkshire duo have spent well over two decades carving out a reputation for impeccable taste, effortlessly blending disco, house, boogie and leftfield gems into DJ sets that are as unpredictable as they are infectious.
Released under the duo’s enigmatic Lost Property banner, “Flame Grilled” is rumoured to have emerged from Bonar Bradberry’s own archive of unreleased edits, rare productions and long-forgotten studio experiments. Whether that’s fact or folklore only adds to the appeal, because this is a record that immediately feels like a hidden treasure finally seeing the light of day.
From the outset, filtered disco strings sweep across a rock-solid house groove, creating an uplifting energy that feels tailor-made for open-air dancefloors and late summer evenings. Beneath the shimmering instrumentation, a wonderfully elastic funk bassline keeps everything moving, providing the perfect foundation for a soulful female vocal that lifts the record to another level.
The vocal itself carries the unmistakable warmth and emotion of classic disco, yet PBR Streetgang wisely avoid overworking the arrangement. Instead, they allow the groove to breathe, teasing elements in and out of the mix with the confidence of producers who understand that great dance music is often about knowing what to leave out as much as what to include.
While the source of the vocal sample remains something of a mystery, it hardly matters. Rather than becoming the record’s defining feature, it simply enhances an already irresistible production that radiates positivity from beginning to end.
There’s an effortless quality to “Flame Grilled” that reflects everything PBR Streetgang have become known for over the years. It doesn’t rely on gimmicks or obvious hooks. Instead, it delivers timeless dancefloor music built on groove, musicianship and a genuine love of disco’s enduring spirit.
As another glimpse inside the Lost Property vault, this is a reminder that some of the best discoveries are the ones that have been quietly waiting to be found.
Release Date: 31 July 2026, but available now on Bandcamp here.
Label: Lost Property
Format: Digital