DT959 – Tony Romera

Tony Romera is back on The Podcast, and he has not come empty-handed.

The Lyon-born producer has been one of France’s most reliable house operators for well over a decade now, moving between underground club pressure and bigger room moments without losing the groove. His records have landed on Solid Grooves, Black Book, Insomniac, Defected, Toolroom and more, while his remix of ‘Raw’ became one of those proper DJ weapons, hammered by everyone from Michael Bibi, PAWSA and Chris Lake to Carl Cox, Jamie Jones and The Martinez Brothers.

Now he steps into another strong chapter with his ‘Can’t Sleep’ EP on Sound D’Elite, the label run by Ilario Alicante. Released on 8th May 2026, the three-tracker sees Tony make his debut on the imprint with Fer BR and Cyava joining him across a tight, club-ready package.

The title track ‘Can’t Sleep’ does exactly what it needs to do. Looped vocals, sharp drums and a bassline with enough weight to keep the room locked in. ‘Now Do It’, his link-up with Fer BR, leans into crisp hats, warped vocal chops and a ghetto-tinged roll, while ‘Este Mambo’ with Cyava closes things with stripped-back percussion, minimal pressure and flashes of breaks.

That same energy runs through this week’s mix.

Tony keeps it direct, sweaty and built for movement, rolling through Jesse Perez, GABA, GruuvElement’s, Fer BR, Joshwa, Amine Edge, Neshga and a healthy stack of House Delivery heat. There are unreleased cuts, white labels, new Sound D’Elite material and a few Tony Romera IDs tucked in for good measure.

It is the kind of mix that sits nicely between basement bump, terrace groove and late-night festival mischief. No messing about, just proper house music from someone who knows exactly how to work a floor.

Lock in, turn it up and catch Tony Romera back on The Podcast.

Sum up this podcast in 10 words…

This mix is is mostly IDs from me, friends and from my label House Delivery. Trying to keep that groove with some ghetto vibes.

What’s your personal favourite track on it?

My personal favorite is the first ID with Jamie Coins, that’s an upcoming collab with Jamie, who’s one of my favorite producer, we’re releasing an EP on Eats Everything’s Edible late June, super excited about this one!

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?

It’s probably the Romera / House Delivery’s touch, inspirations from old boom bap records from the 90’s. 

Tell us about your latest EP? 

I just released ‘Can’t Sleep EP’ on Sound D’Elite. I’ve been a big fan of Ilario Alicante’s music since a while, so, releasing something on his label is really special to me. Even more with the 2 collabs, with 2 of my favorite producers, Fer BR and Cyava. The supports on this EP have been amazing, so glad people caught the vibe!

What have you got coming up? 

My next release is a collab with my friend GABA on my label ‘House Delivery’, then I have a track coming on Altra Moda, then an EP on Eats Everything’s Edible, then some EP on elrow and more. Big big release schedule this year, I’m so excited!

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?

Thank you guys so much for having me, hope you’ll love this mix and the upcoming tracks, take care, love you!”

Tracklist :

01. Jesse Perez – That’s Real Muthaf**kin’ Talk (Jesse’s Bump N’ Grind Version) [Mr. Nice Guy]
02. GABA – Spin Doctor [House Delivery]
03. GruuvElement’s – ID [House Delivery]
04. Tony Romera & Jamie Coins – ID [Edible]
05. Tony Romera – Controller [Altra Moda]
06. Tony Romera & Fer BR – Now Do It [Sound D’Elite]
07. Tony Romera – Can’t Sleep [Sound D’Elite]
08. Pako Ramirez – ID [House Delivery]
09. Tony Romera & Jamie Coins – ID [Edible]
10. Dean Turnley – Acting Tough (Fer BR Remix) [White label]
11. Tony Romera & Cyava – Este Mambo [Sound D’Elite]
12. Joshwa – Out Of My Mind (Tony Romera Remix) [White Label]
13. Amine Edge & Neshga – ID [House Delivery]
14. Tony Romera & George Privatti – ID [House Delivery]