Naughty NYE bangers

Chi-Town Shuffle

Hunee just happens to be our favourite Korean Berliner. Not only because he's particularly nifty behind the crossfaders, but also due to his handsome approach to making house and techno. His releases have been few and far between, rightfully choosing quality over quantity with output. But now he returns from a three year hiatus to reveal his long awaited debut longplayer, Hunch Music via Rush Hour.

It continues an ongoing partnership between Hunee and the Amsterdam label—he curated the Soichi Terada-focused Sounds From The Far East compilation back in February.  The album was also recorded in Amsterdam, where Hunee has been living since relocating to the city in 2014 from Berlin via a stint in LA. 

Out of the ten tracks, "Cross Road" had most pulling power. Characterised by acid synths and a rolling drum underbelly, it's cinematic and mystifying in equal measure.

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Hunee "Cross Road" - Boiler Room Debuts

Hunee - Rare Happiness

First EP on Rush Hour - Hooray! Took a while and lots of troubles with mixdowns, decision-making and overall "well, i need another 2 weeks...".

Some ecstatic leg-breakling music. Bobos alone in paradise...

Hunee - Bobos Alone In Paradise EP (Snippet) [RH031]

12" available to pre-order: defected.com/i-m-not-defeated.html

If Fiorious’ debut single is a pounding fistful of defiant house, Honey Dijon gives ‘I’m Not Defeated’ a snapping elasticated rework with her Fiercely Furious Dub. More than just a remix, Honey has recreated a classic Paradise Garage vibe by drafting musicians to re-record the track, with a fresh Fiorious vocal laid on top. A popping bassline takes centre stage with Fiorious’ vocals given further hypnotic quality, creating a bubbling dancefloor gem with all the anthemic qualities of the original. A powerful call-to-resistance club anthem, ‘I’m Not Defeated’ is the debut Glitterbox single from Fiorious, a celebration of activism, visibility and the history of the LGBTQ+ struggle.

Catch Honey Dijon playing at Defected London FSTVL on Saturday 14th September. Tickets here: defct.de/LondonFSTVL

Naughty NYE bangers

Ollie Green