Kelvin K
Basement Vibes EP
Lost My Dog

This is a great UK label, filling a vital gaping hole for the many bemoaning the absence of slightly-twisted house labels like Classic and M.F.F. while joining imprints like 2020  as a bastion of pure, deep house. A good example is this EP from UK-born, San Francisco-bred, Phialdelphia house-schooled, now Brighton-based producer Kelvin, who serves up three tracks recalling the golden age of New York deep house. ‘Shadowbox’ harks back to early 90s creations on labels like Nu Groove and Strictly Rhythm with sighing strings and elegant keyboards, albeit on a slightly tougher, upbeat groove. ‘Gershon Got It Poppin” injects leaping acid, while ‘Hazey’ is melodic, resonant and quite lovely. Massively worth a dive.

5 Out Of 5

Reviewed By: Kris Needs