The prodigal son has returned! Dakin Auret is back once again, this time with a three track EP for Plus Plus. This time he brought along a few of his fellow country men to contribute on the remix end along with label mainstay llieno and Mike Terra.

Opening the EP we have the Wanna be. Dark and moody, it’s Dakin at his finest. A thick, heavy kick sets the foundation, with a deep moog-esque bassline punctuating the space between. The vocal is warm yet haunting all at once, creating this unique juxtaposition tha pulls you to the dance floor while keeping ear’s open, ever anticipating where the track is going to take you next.

Next up we have It’s Mine, a bit more light hearted with a nice skip and bounce to the beat. A thick, rhythmic bass pushes the track ever forward. Subtle  in it’s execution, but devastating in the hands of someone who knows how to work the dance floor. 

Dakin’s final contribution to the EP is a subtle dance floor killer. Going back to his dark disco roots on this one, the bassline front and center with unnerving stabs making their presence known with out warning. The vocals create a space and depth in the mix, while never really staying anything. Definitely one for those late night dark rooms!

Opening the remix round we have label staple llieno contributing his reinterpretation of Wanna Be. Going with a more garage inspired take, the pads are straight forward and powerful, while the bassline bounces along, giving it a playful feel that’s in contrast to slightly detuned keys and swelling synth line.

Dakins mates are up next, contributing a trio of bass heavy, dance floor focused tech house monsters. Rob Sloan’s remix is all about the punishing kick and the dubbed out synths that circle around the mix. It never lets up from the moment it has you locked in, only pushing further ahead until the very end.

Kyle Maclean’s remix is a bit more subtle than Rob Sloan’s, but still packs a punch. The kick is more punchier and tighter, while the bassline just hums underneath the track, creating space for the vocals to sit on top and be the star. 

Kanan K7 takes Wanna Be and gives it a full on synthed out makeover. Reminiscent of Steyoyoke’s sound, the groove is very 4 to the floor oriented, allowing the bassline to hum while providing the synths with space to breath and strut their stuff. 

Wrapping up the EP we have Mike Terra all the way from New York. His remix of It’s Mine is the very definition of a drum machine work out. Toms galore from the with get go, the kick just keeps pounding and pushing with the strings soaring on top, giving it a majestic quality while the drums pound away and cause havoc underneath.

06. Dakin Auret - Wanna Be (Kyle Maclean Remix) [SC Preview]

After gaining underground and media critical acclaim alike for his Teggno Records establishment, Lance decided it was time create a new musical outlet. Where as Teggno Records is focused on the more forward thinking and cutting edge end of the techno spectrum, it was time to take a step back, drop the bpms a bit and enjoy the groovier, more subdued end of the dance spectrum.

Enter Plus Plus, Lance's new output for anything deep and dubby. The perfect balance to his already reputable Teggno outlet, Plus Plus is in the process of building a network of like minded individuals and really believes in building a "family first" mentality while helping it's young and raw roster develop and hone their skills.

Contact/Bookings: 

contactkylemaclean@gmail.com

Cape Town based DJ and producer Kyle Maclean is no stranger to the music scene, with a career spanning clubs and festivals across South Africa for the past 15 years. Formerly part of the acclaimed duo Riot Squad and Ctrl Room, Kyle now focuses on delivering deep, melodic, and dark-edged grooves through Techno, Minimal, and Psytech. His productions have been signed to respected international and local labels including Atoma Records (UK), Sleepwalker Records (SA), Loudroom Recordings (MEX), Plus Plus (USA), and Looper Records (ITL) solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist with global reach.

His journey continues.

06. Dakin Auret - Wanna Be (Kyle Maclean Remix) [SC Preview]

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