Cat: MWARE 005. Rel: 31 Jul 23
Minimal House/Tech House
Side 1 - Track 1. Dashiell - Lectroniq Love Affair |
Side 1 - Track 2. Sam Brickel - Vespene Dreams |
Side 2 - Track 1. Dashiell - Lectroniq Love Affair (Menage remix) |
Side 2 - Track 2. Eugene Pascal - Late Night |
Australian dance outfit Menage all go it alone for three thumping new cuts on Naarm, Melbourne-based label Merriware Records, while they also unite for a remix of the title cut. 'Lectroniq Love Affair' is dance floor bait - twisted bass and heavy drums with nice freaky hooks. Sam Brickel then taps into a cosmic tech house vibe with his future-facing and subtle acid-laced 'Vespene Dreams' while Eugene Pascal's 'Late Night' is a deeper and more downtempo exploration of dubby rhythm. Lastly, The Menage remix of 'Lectroniq Love Affair' is a slamming bit of machine-made house with skittish synths pinging about the mix. Lovely stuff.