German house innovator Ben Evers is having a standout year. As well as launching this label with a well-received first single, he also dropped a fantastic EP on Live At Robert Johnson. After many years as one-half of the respected Adana Twins duo, Evers is now simultaneously exploring a solo chapter that sees him delving into fresh influences and inspirations having previously made waves on labels like Permanent Vacation and Correspondant. This fresh new release opens with 'Acid Orchestra' which has militant drums and snappy hi-hats dancing over thudding kicks while a supple 303 line ripples its way through the whole mix. There is a darkness to the bass which is heightened by some menacing spoken words to make this a peak time but classy house banger. Things stay just as high impact on the brilliant 'Breakout Riddim' where old school horns bring a '90s rave feel to slamming kicks. It's a full throttle sound with some rudeboy vocals adding extra fuel to this nostalgia-tinged classic. UK mainstay Man Power is a famously versatile artist who is able to lay down dark disco, thrilling techno, and plenty in between, all with oodles of individual style on his own Me Me Me as well as Freeride Millenium and Rekids. He comes fresh from the release of his debut BBC Radio 1 Essential mix. Here, he flips 'Acid Orchestra' into a lithe and elastic jam with more deft acid details, dramatic fills and ragged synth sequences that all ride on a surging techno groove. It's strobe-lit, heart-of-the-dance floor, hands-in-the-air perfection. Ben Evers' Acid Orchestra EP comes on Eternal Sunshine on October 18th 2024.