NRNT - Monolith EP [SAWH215]

Dutch duo NRNT unleash a powerful statement of groove and sonic depth with their latest four-tracker 'Monolith'. Known for their hypnotic rhythms and floor-focused productions, NRNT deliver an EP that balances precision and funk-designed for movement, crafted with intent. From the first beat to the final fade, Monolith locks into the deeper side of techno with a rolling, percussive energy that never lets go.

The title track 'Monolith' is a towering slab of groove-solid, stripped-back, and relentlessly focused. Built around a chunky, rolling low-end and razor-sharp drum programming, 'Monolith' evolves with subtle modulations and atmospheric stabs that rise from beneath the surface like echoes off stone. It’s a masterclass in tension and restraint, gradually building into a hypnotic groove machine that commands the floor with quiet authority.

'Pace' - the track leans into a more driving rhythm, layering crisp hi-hats and flickering percussive details over a bouncing sub groove. Tight delays and shuffled patterns keep things fluid, while a sneaky synth motif creeps in and out, giving the track a sense of forward motion and pressure. It’s the kind of roller that keeps the dancers locked in, riding that perfect line between momentum and head-nodding depth.

'Quiver' is built on a pulsating low-end with stuttering percussion that flutters and shifts like nervous energy in a dark room. Dubby FX, ghostly textures, and morphing synths drift through the mix, creating an eerie yet captivating vibe. There’s a tension in the track subtle but persistent that makes it perfect for those deeper, more psychedelic moments in a set.

'Salient' closing the EP with purpose, cutting through the haze with a brighter, more energetic tone. Driven by a punchy groove and crisp clap patterns, it balances rhythmic complexity with floor-filling warmth. Melodic stabs and distant pads breathe in and out as the track develops, giving it a sense of dynamic space without losing the locked-in, rolling energy that defines the whole release.

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