Acid Blossom

The Acid Blossom EP, highlights two production outfits giving sonic nods to classic house music and acid house within three top notch tracks. Up first is Cyan C, which is a duo comprised of Simon Tappenden and Cliff Choudhury. Simon is previously known as a member of Pop Out and Play, having released tunes for the likes of Sumsonic, Alola, and Special Needs, and, as a solo producer, recently completed remixes for Android Cartel and Opolopo. Cliff was the winner of Muzik's Bedroom Bedlam DJ competition in 1998 and went on to become the legendary Danny Rampling's resident warm-up DJ. Together they deliver their debut cut, 'Acid Blossom," which explores the deeper realm of acid house through its enticingly chunky rhythm and funked-out 303 melodies while exhibiting a surprisingly dreamy touch. The track was also mastered by renowned UK tech-house producer Pure Science who the Cyan C blokes have always held in high regard. Next comes Raw, better known as DJ Raw (he has stepped away from the decks and dropped the 'DJ' part) and a longtime staple of Sheffield's dance music scene, starting his career on local community radio playing a mix of UK and US house in the 80s. In 1997 Raw collaborated with Callum Wordsworth as Digital Boogie, releasing tunes for DIY Discs, Funknose, and Candy Records. Also, Raw worked with fellow Sheffield DJ/producer Groove Assassin as Vibes Inc., contributing seminal tunes for labels like Glasgow Underground, 4th Floor, Transport, and Black Vinyl Records. Here Raw presents a pair of tracks, opening with the uptempo but still deep-flavored 'The House Always Wins.' There's more funky acid riffage to be found here, complimented by snappy drum machine beats, deep, rolling bass, and hypnotic pads. It's a pure late night affair. Raw's second contribution, 'Quite Gentle (Love Mix),' shows its classic-sounding feel through punchy synth chord stabs, a tough disco groove, and a lush vocal sample from 'Sueno Latino" to help transport the dance floor back to another time and place.