Pale & Crazy EP vinyl

A quick glance at the list of DJs who have charted this release should tell you that it's a pretty significant release. It's David Rendle's first release in four years under the System Status alias, and contains four cuts rich in tapped-out, MPC style beats, jammed-out keys, and the kind of meandering, high-register synthesizer solos that were once a feature of vintage boogie productions. Rendle successfully doffs a cap to rich and jazzy deep house, whilst retaining a modern boogie feel throughout. It's probably the fluidity and expansive musicality that's caught the attention of so many DJs, though the analogue-rich beauty of tracks like "Back of the Yards" and "Janice" may also have something to do with it.

Jimpster, Aaron Dae (Razor-N-Tape), Ourra, Replika | Common Mode, Matt Trousdale, Thatmanmonkz (Shadeleaf Music), Mike W - Kolour LTD, Cyclist, Party Dad, Krysko, Red Greg, 80's Child, The Silver Rider (Whiskey Disco)