Review: FUSE London sublabel Locus kicks off 2022 with a release by Frenchman Okain who drops his latest EP Daddy's Groove. A staple of Paris and Berlin's nightlife scenes, the Talman Records boss has also released on esteemed labels like Pleasure Zone, Eastenderz and Constant Sound. The release starts with the swingin' tech house groove of "Midnight Feed", followed by the minimal and afterhours minded "Tavie One Tooth" featuring some addictive '90s house keys, as well as the dubby and atmospheric mood of "Brother Jack" and the rolling boompty-funk of "Green Mouse".
Review: Since inaugurating their collaboration-focused P.O.D Cross label a couple of years back, production duo Politics of Dancing have showcased studio hook-ups with artists including Sebo K, D'Julz, Djebali, Cab Drivers and Crhis Carrier. They begin their latest two-track missive by joining forces with Talman Records founder Okain to deliver a boisterous, bass-heavy bounce through chunky drums, deep sub-bass, dubbed-out synthesizer motifs and drowsy aural textures. They're next joined by born collaborator Rowlanz, whose recent releases have all been in cahoots with like-minded producers. Their collaborative cut fuses the dreamy, ear-pleasing sonics of hazy deep house with the rolling, glitch-sporting grooves of quality tech-house. It's an undeniably alluring affair.
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