Anyone who knows Josh Hussaney’s work knows that he’s not ones for messing around when it comes to crafting scrupulous tech-house for the masses. On the contrary, the British native appears to be an expert at conjuring up such sounds, which perhaps goes some way to explaining just why he’s already being touted for great things in influential circles. For his most recent foray into the scene, he delivers the goods on the Foreign Language imprint, itself a label where clued-in vibes are very much the order of the day. And as it happens, he only goes and rolls another proverbial 6 here that his many fans are sure to lap up with some gusto. Quality over quantity is the vibe here, as in spite of the fact that there’s only two tracks on show, it really is a fine effort. It’s called ‘’Come on Down’’, and the title track is a groove-soaked effort that’s full of momentum. If it’s feel-good overtones you’re after, then this one is sure to tick numerous boxes. In that essence, it’s a summery track that you can’t help but nod your head to, even hours after you’ve left the club. Kudos to Hussaney for bringing the track to life in such brilliant fashion.Scurrilous does the remix, which is more nimble and quicker effort that’s more stripped back in fashion. In a just world, this one will at least be big in the Balearics this summer.
Talented brotherly duo the Monkey Brothers have put out some great music on their label in their time, but their latest sees the lads themselves step up to the mark. They do so with some gumption courtesy of the Facades EP, a thrilling listen that keeps us enthralled from the first cut to the very last. If it’s eclectic and boundary-pushing electronica you’re after, then consider this one a must purchase. We get off to a flyer thanks to the work of the title track, ‘’Facades’’. A bit weird but also a bit wonderful, it serves up a wonderful voyage through the cosmos that’s littered with intriguing tidbits. The female spoken-word vocal gives it a really unique voice, whereas the momentum of the skipping beats help it soar even further. Kiki’s remix drags it kicking and screaming further in the direction of the ‘floor, but for us, it’s hard to go against the original. ‘Front View’ reminds us that the boys are just as canny and adept when they’re tasked with creating even murkier sounds, while the last track, ‘Side View’ is another deep house gem that reinforces their ability to effortlessly switch between genres. A solid maelstrom of great house tracks here.
Track Listing:
1) Come On Down (Original Mix)
2) Come On Down (Scurrilous Remix)
Ian Fleming
