Ink Theory EP vinyl

New London label Contrast Wax launches in style (and highly limited fashion) with this two track Ink Theory EP from Spanish producer and DJ Ernie. No doubt named in honour of the Madrilenian's current obsession with tattoos, anyone familiar with the direction of Ernie's label Minuendo will have some preconception of what to expect - ever shifting deep house characterised by a soulful approach. This is very much in evidence on the highly melodic lead track "Black & Grey" which opens up into a wonderfully playful array of soft focus key patterns, high pitched chords, echo laden vocal samples and loud drum programming. Complementing this, "Cut Under Skin" is a ruffer drum track which still retains some glorious soaring melodics.

Owen Jay, Miles Simpson, Ernie (Minuendo Recordings), Hernan Cronner, Mirco Violi, Marc Cotterell (Plastik People), Mark Graham (Contrast-Wax), Steven Tang (Emphasis Recordings), Satore (Hizou Deep Rooted Music), Andaloop (Waswotsch), Jamie Behan, Deymare, Wil Maddams, Brad P/Inner Shift/Common Dreams, Djs: Most Charted - Deep House, Teshno, Contrast-Wax