Flashbacks vinyl

EMG and John Swing's Relative label is undoubtedly pushing the very best house around these days. With five years of perseverance, the duo have been able to transform their imprint into a recognisable name, with minimal promotion and hype chatter; instead, their sound has done the talking for them, and it has become one that we eagerly await with the launch of each new single. Vinalog is their collaborative project, one which sees them blur the lines between house and techno, and what is possibly our favourite moniker from the Relative / Livejam camp. There's a short and long mix to "Flashback", a beat-heavy number back by deep, cavernous synths synths and their inimitable analogue flex; a particular aesthetic which prefers to focus on quality rather than mere distortion. Over on the flip, "Recall 97" is more of a UK affair, propelled into motion by a wobbling bassline and some intricate semi-breaks, leaving the "Redub 97" to dissolve the beats and focus more heavily on the bass tones. Warmly recommended, as per usual.

Nicky Soft Touch