Alex Arnout returns to Freakin303 with his debut full release. No stranger to the scene, his 20
years at the top has seen him DJ across the world: from DC10 to Fabric, Watergate to
CircoLoco. His music has become a regular addition to many top
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flight DJs a
nd has releases
on a glittering array of imprints. Created using vintage hardware at Alex's studio
Opening the EP is 'E1', a wonky tech groove full of melodic oddities. Groovy and just a tad
bonkers, this will keep those early morning floors fully weird.
Next, 'Gadgets' draws on the
power of low end theory. Huge 808 kicks drive the track as elements organically grow with
the ebb and flow of the vibe. The wild uptempo feel of 'Bittersweet' next is a real kick in the
backside. Eminently energetic, metallic s
onics grow from the hat
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driven percussive
underbelly with power becoming a full blown Detroit masterclass. 'Space Jam' is more
Detroit
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esque experimentalism underpinned by a solid percussive bedrock and punchy 909
kicks. Finally, 'PS2' is a deep tech maste
rclass. Vibe oozes from every bar as off
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kilter
melodics ricochet around the sound field and the lo
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slung groove locks the dance floor in
