( SM 005 ) IO (MULEN) - Module EP - (12") - Slowdy Mowdy Holland

 Since he made his debut on Diynamic back in 2009, Mulen co-founder iO has shown an aptitude for crafting killer singles in a variety of underground house and techno sub-genres. This three-tracker for Slowdy Mowdy finds him exploring off-kilter tech-house pastures, wrapping funk-fuelled basslines and trippy electronic flourishes around some fine, floor-friendly grooves. We're particularly enjoying the tough-but-funky tech-house chunkiness of A-side "Module", which reminded us a little of some of Swag's vintage early 2000s productions. Elsewhere, "Angular" is a smoother but still funky tech-house roller, while "Goliath" sees the talented Ukranian wrap computer bleeps and spacey electronic textures around a rubbery, shoulder-swinging rhythm track