Portsmouth-based producer GUMR is back in his element with This, a lean, analogue-driven deep tech EP nodding hard to the 90s while keeping the foot firmly on todayโs dancefloor. Dropped via Freaky Nation Records, the EP reconnects with the classic โwiggleโ spirit of tech houseโraw, groovy, and all about momentumโfiltered through a modern minimal lens. Itโs stripped-back without being bare, and confident without trying too hard, like an artist trusting his instincts again and letting the groove do the talking.
โThisโ in its original mix sets the tone immediately. A catchy, elastic rhythm section bounces along with ease, pulling you in before layers of buzzing pulses start to creep around the edges. Fluid textures churn and wiggle through the low end, creating that hypnotic push-and-pull that keeps bodies moving without shouting for attention. Itโs functional, sure, but thereโs personality in the swing and restraint.
Things take a deeper turn on โThis (Terry Francis Remix)โ. Here, melody steps aside, letting space and subtlety rule. Sparkly cymbals flicker gently over steely, cool beats, giving the track a late-night, heads-down feel thatโs more about tension than release. Itโs understated, dubby, and authoritative.
Then Jake Beautyman flips the script on โThis (Jake Beautyman Remix),โ injecting extra energy into the groove. The beats bounce with playful urgency, while brooding, wiggly textures keep things grounded in the underground. Itโs livelier and more mischievous, perfect for nudging the room back into motion.
Finally, โThis (KoreVex Remix)โ leans into raw hardware energy. Smacking cymbals slice through vibrant, writhing rhythms, giving the track a live, acid-tinged edge that crackles with intensity. Altogether, This plays like a full-circle moment for GUMRโrooted in heritage, sharpened by experience, and built for deep, immersive dancefloors that thrive on groove.
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Review by: Naomi Joan