07 December 2022 - 0 Comments

Already a rising star of the global neo-soul and jazz scenes, Michal Martyniuk’s latest project sees him go all-in on the dancefloor.

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The Poland-born, New Zealand-based pianist, composer and producer has enlisted a who’s who of remix talent to reinterpret two of the best-loved tracks from his 2021 Reconciliation EP.

The first package showcases remixes of New Things, starring the intimate vocals of fellow Pole YaniKa. Produced by Adam Kabacinski and mixed by Mike Patto (Reel People), the original deftly fuses analog synths, acoustic piano and machine rhythms to create a unique blend of modern jazz, electronica and beats.

US legend Eric Kupper headlines the EP with a super-smooth deep house interpretation. Kupper’s take remains faithful to the verse/chorus structure of the original and grooves on a foundation of rolling percussion and gently insistent warm stabs. The addition of a woozy lead and clever deployment of gentle breakdowns tips his mix towards instant classic status. This is an end-of-the-night deep house anthem in-waiting.

Fellow veterans Reed & Radley’s stripped-back take blurs the lines between deep house and nu-disco. It’s influenced by their enduring love for the French house sounds of the late 1990's/early 2000's. Driven by an octave-interval baseline and skippy, fizzing hats, their use of the vocal is minimal and hypnotic, with lush string lines providing a top layer of warmth.

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