Dukwa – Think Potential EP (Transient Nature, TN001)

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Dukwa – Think Potential EP (Transient Nature, TN001)

Dam Swindle’s Maarten Smeets, aka Wanderist, launches his Transient Nature imprint this April with four-track EP ‘Think Potential’ from Dukwa.

Transient Nature is a label dedicated to the world of machine funk with a sonic aesthetic of off-kilter techno and electro, and the first release sees Dukwa deliver an EP as varied as it is powerful. Transient Nature has a busy 2021 planned with releases from Detroit’s Scan7, Black Cadmium and Maarten’s solo project: Wanderist. The ‘Think Potential’ EP is deeply rooted in gritty electronics and illustrates the producer’s love for hardware and vintage techniques – three of the tracks are hardware jams recorded straight to tape.

The driving Rhodes licks and fluttering percussion on ‘Who Cares’ gets the EP rolling before the distorted electronica and stabbing 303s fuse harmoniously on ‘High Position’. Up next, ‘It’s U’ delivers an old-school tinged electro number with its slamming drums, robotic vocals and squeaking acid lines. The EP closer, ‘Eye2eye’ sees Dukwa moving deeper into the electronica territory with industrial drums and dreamy piano lines working together with mesmerising effect.

With recent output ranging from Detroit house inspired MPC-driven tracks to more conceptual electronic work, Dukwa’s soulful yet dynamic releases for the likes of Numbers, Don’t Be Afraid and his eponymous imprint have won a wide range of support as well as picking up a coveted ‘Hottest Record in The World’ from the BBC’s Annie Mac.

Tracklist: Dukwa – Think Potential EP (Transient Nature, TN001)

01. Who Cares
02. High Position
03. It’s U
04. Eye2eye

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