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Deep N Funky Tech/ Mimimal Techno 2 Tracker - Landmarks and milestones are always memorable, but the 50th EP release on FUSE feels that little bit more special as head honcho Enzo Siragusa steps up to the mark and returns for the second time this year. Having launched the label in 2011 with his now iconic ‘The Sagamore’ EP, the renowned selector and producer has grown and shaped the FUSE from a Sunday after-hours to one of the most notable names within house and techno worldwide - anchoring the label at the heart of its identity and bringing its trademark sound to an international audience. Following material from original residents Rich NxT, Rossko, Seb Zito and Archie Hamilton through to regular guests and close friends such as Guti, East End Dubs, Michael James and Fabe, October sees Siragusa showcase both his and FUSE’s evolution over the past decade as he uncovers two bustling productions across his ‘Dreamscape’ EP.
A production oozing with his signature sound, yet introducing fresh subtleties in amongst the track’s snaking groove and hypnotic melodies, ‘Dreamscape’ welcomes a title cut full of energy as the FUSE boss picks up right where he left off to provide yet more heavily requested material on home turf. On the flip, ‘Bean That Talks’ sees Siragusa get playful while maintaining the vigour of his bustling live sets, combining chunky low-ends with skippy percussion and rich pads to showcase precisely why he and FUSE continue to flourish as leaders of a sound that they can truly call their own.
Last time we heard from Enzo Siragusa, the FUSE founder was bouncing his way through a typically locked-in chunk of sub-heavy, 21st century London tech-house. He flips the script on 'Dreamscape', tipping a wink to the sub-genre's far-sighted, futurist roots whilst maintaining the swing and weight of his 21st century beats. It's a melodious, atmospheric and (whisper it quietly) subtly progressive house-influenced affair, with bubbly electronic melodies, saucer-eyed chords and squelchy synth-bass all catching the ear. Over on the flip 'Bean That Talks' sees Siragusa smother a squeezable bassline and shuffling drums in grandiose, deep space chords and epic, rush-inducing breakdowns.