NEW AGE MOLD EP by JEFF SAMUEL

Following his contribution to Emoticon's third sampler EP earlier this year, Jeff Samuel, based in Ohio, USA, delivers a four-track solo EP of high quality downtempo electronics. Already picking up a good reputation worldwide thanks to his superb techno / house releases on labels such as 7th city, Lo-Fi Stereo and Deep Night Essentials, the 'New Age Mold' EP sees Jeff drop the BPMs in favour of a more experimental sound. Call it what you want (and we're currently favouring the term 'click-hop' at the Emoticon HQ!) - but the tracks here defy easy categorisation, with their crisp, metallic, hip-hop infused beats and delicate, intricate strands of melody. Expertly put together, and a conscious departure from much of today's hyper-edited, soulless and ultimately disposable IDM, the 'New Age Mold' EP demands a close listen. Which is worth-while doing