#nix004

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Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

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WE MEET AGAIN

Timeline: 26th September 2018, Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. Location: Club/pub in the city. Mood: Happy, excited, thirsty. Attire: See this post.

@firstnamenix

Bong was finally able to relax. He returned from weeks of driving a delivery truck all over the island. He didn’t like it much but he didn’t mind it either. After all, he made good money off it. He did miss the times he could relax though. Driving a truck all over the island required focus and determination. It was a lot of responsibility which his friend and roommate, Jeongmin said he lacked... He proved his friend wrong, didn’t he? Actually sticking to this job after he lost that one at the sushi bar... Although he was able to get through weeks of driving, he asked himself if he’d actually stick to this job? Maybe he can think more clear once he’d relaxed which he was about to do tonight, meeting friends at their favorite pub in the city. He got there early and right away, ordered something to drink, chatting up whoever stood next to him. Finally, one by one, his friends started showing up. Before the first hour ended, he’d drank quite a few beers but still managed not to slur his words and keep his feet firm on the ground. He was having a good time, planning to hit the karaoke when a new group of people came through the pub’s entrance door and someone familiar caught, Bong’s eyes. It was Amelia. 

He hesitated approaching at first. It’s been WEEKS since their last encounter. The girl didn’t text or called or she must’ve not enjoyed hanging out with him, right? Anyway, Bong was a bit buzzed and didn’t care if he’d get turned down or not and decided to leave his friends to say hi to Amelia. A smile was plastered on his face when he approach, meeting the woman’s eyes before saying ‘hello.’ “How’ve you been?” He then asked, quickly glancing around the woman’s friends before returning his gaze on her... 

[belch]

Joonipah - Trapdoor EP [NIX004]

words: belch | label: nixwax

The whole release has a strong theme running through, a precedent set firmly by it's A side title track. Trapdoor, a weighty groover decidedly suited to the floor, has one of the catchiest rolling basslines I've had stuck in my head for a long time. Match that with a stomping 4x4 house beat with an cheeky garage twist and skilfully placed vocal stabs, and you have yourself a reliable dancefloor number which will keep even the most discerning heads happy.

The first B side, Gut Feeling, stays in the same vein - more of the rolling bassline, chopped vocals and groovy riddim but with a more solid techno feel than the flip. Another versatile winner. Finally, Downshift does exactly what it says on the tin. Truly on point, the 12" is finished off with a skilfully produced down-tempo foot stomper. Exceptional work from Joonipah, be sure to head over to the labels shop (here) and grab a copy before they all leave the shelves. If you are one of the unlucky ones, not to worry - there's still a number to download for free below.