The Cult brings a legend from DMC scratch champion in the late eighties to the missing link between Detroit and Amsterdam in the nineties. Dutch producer Orlando Voorn needs little introduction.

With seminal hits like his dancefloor-destroying KMS smash ‘Fix’ under his belt, it is no surprise that the ever-innovative producer is as in demand today as he ever was. Having worked alongside techno originators such as Juan Atkins and honed his production skills under an incredible number of monikers over the years, we bring the multi-talented producer into the Cult. Here he produces an EP of techno brimming with the musicality and inventiveness that is regularly stamped all over his productions.

Opener ‘Between the Surface’ rolls along effortlessly with its Detroit house leanings, loose jazz drums and buoyant walking bass line driving the groove onwards. Hitting hard, ‘Dazed’ is up next with its jackin’ DX style bass and deep evolving arpeggios, that hark back to the glory days of early house music. Finally, ‘Immortal' ventures into deeper territory for a twisted journey of discordant synths, electro bleeps and haunting synth melodies.

His debut on Rhythm Cult is rich with ideas and showcases the creativity that has made Voorn a force to be reckoned with for nearly three decades in the game. Joining the dots between Amsterdam and Detroit this new EP brings fresh inspiration with every listen.

Early support from Stacey Pullen, Sasha, Drumcomplex, Onur Ozman, Sohmi, Joris Voorn, Bushwacka, John Digweed, Carl Craig, Richie Hawtin, Marco Faraone, Robert Owens, Ruben Mandolini, Shawn Reynaldo, Paco Osuna, Laurent Garnier.

Release Format: 12" Limited Edition Vinyl, Digital Download and Online Streamable

Writer, Composer: Orlando Voorn
Release text: Geraint Rees
Artwork: Add2bee Creative, Barcelona
Design concept: Levi Vice
Mastering: Justin Drake at The Bakehouse Studio, London

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Orlando Voorn | Between The Surface (Mix 2)

Orlando Voorn | Immortal

Orlando Voorn | Dazed

Orlando Voorn | Between The Surface

Side B from the latest release on Jansen Jardin available on limited edition 7" vinyl.

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@paul_loraine founded @rhythmcult in 2014. https://linktr.ee/rhythmcult

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Max Essa has been active as a producer and DJ since the early 90s, initially releasing music on labels including Warp Records and Paper Recordings and DJing alongside the infamous D.i.Y Sound System.

His later work, for labels like Is It Balearic? Recordings, went on to be play-listed by legends such as Andrew Weatherall and David Mancuso, gaining him a devoted following and DJ bookings around the world. 

Albums for the Japanese major label, Victor Entertainment ('Vacations Never Taken' 2015) and Music For Dreams ('Lanterns' 2018), plus EPs for labels including Hell Yeah! Recordings and Razor N Tape (with Eddie C), and a constant stream of remixes for labels like Compost, Ubiquity, Faze Action and Leng have shown him to be a prolific and deeply imaginative producer.

Since 2008 he has been based in Japan where he plays regularly at clubs and events around the country, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
From 2010 - 2023 he was a resident DJ at the Lone Star parties, and later the Zim Zam Zu! events at the legendary, Bar Bonobo and for over a decade has been a resident at the ever popular, Aoyama Tunnel in Tokyo.

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