Coming soon: Minimal House/Tech House

Review: The veteran French producer with over 15 years in the game and over 30 EPs to his credit, returns with a stunning five-track EP that effortlessly bridges generations of club music. Side-A kicks off with 'Mantrax', a sultry slice of tech house that coils around a hypnotic, late-night groove that is futuristic yet dripping with allure. It's followed by 'Freakish', a deep house cut that smolders beneath the surface, exuding a restrained funk and subtle emotion that invites slow-burn dancefloor introspection. Flip the record and the mood deepens. 'Mush Vitamina' finds the producer blurring lines between deep house and trance, crafting a swirling, warm roller that feels like a sunrise set distilled into six minutes. Then comes 'I'm Ready', a loving nod to early 90s rave culture with its punchy drums and retro-futurist synth work. It's not pastiche but reverent, alive and impeccably produced. Finally, 'Wistful' offers a gentle release, a dreamy liquid d&b number that floats on airy pads and clipped breaks, evoking emotional comedowns and nostalgic after-hours memories. This is a record made by someone who's lived through the evolution of these sounds. Old heads will recognise the mastery and care, while new listeners will be drawn in by the timeless quality of the production. It's a love letter to the underground that is intimate, groovy and genre-fluid without losing its dancefloor roots.