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We're thrilled to welcome Iron Curtis as a new character in
the retreat saga! Hailing from Nuernberg but now based in
Berlin, Mr. Curtis is known for his contemporary take on the
classic Chicago House sound and has been making
waves for the past two years with quality releases on
Mirau, Morris Audio, Mule Electronic and Jackoff. However,
we strongly believe that Iron Curtis is presenting a different
aspect of his personality with "Stumbled Across", an EP
that ventures in weirder territories with the help of Hip-Hop,
dubstep and techno influences. A definitive statement from
a blossoming producer who brings the element of surprise
back to the dancefloor! "Cover Me" provides the tone for
this EP, starting off with a distinctive un-straight kick drum
that underlines a pad motif and a percussion build-up. The
aquatic bassline lures you in the track while new chords
are rising up from the background. The whole song breaks
down after 3 minutes only to start again with renewed
energy. Shuffling hi-hats, vocal snippets and quirky synths
provide an ecstatic groove and lift the track to new heights
of bounciness. No doubt that "Cover Me" would become a
Co-op classic if the party was still happening in London …
Flip the record over and "Stumbled Across" introduces
guitar stabs, crowd noises and reversed chords until the
whole thing crashes down into a House beat that is jacking
beyond comparison. A tribute to one of the founders of the
Chicago sound, "Stumbled Across" is that seldom tune
that manages to feel 100% classic yet 100% fresh at the
same time: the 808 & 909 sounds are familiar but the
arrangement and overall vibe allow the track to stand
proudly on its own two feet. A masterpiece! "Creeps"
clocks around 90 BPM and showcases Iron Curtis' talent in
leading music into unexpected directions. The track begins
with melancholic chords but evolves quickly into a
fascinating journey, complete with strings, organs, bell-like
sounds and bizarre interjections from what appears t