Kinda Fine vinyl

Kevin Griffiths' Tsuba imprint has built itself one hell of a discography in six years, with the likes of Steve Lawler, Dyed Soundorom and Audiofly making appearances. It's relative newbie Jordan Peak who is up next, with the Kinda Fine EP featuring a remix from Panorama Bar resident and Klakson label owner Steffi. The title track bears the same Jordan Peak tone as we are used to; deep, dusky and analogue-tinged house that serve as either peak time throbbers or sultry after hours tunes. Ricocheting hi-hats, a hearty kick and dripping female vocals form "Kinda Fine's" peak appeal, while the warm scuttling synths and tip tapping percussion see it through to afters. On the flip, Steffi's revision picks the original's warmer tones as her focus, with drawn out synths and reverbed piano stabs taking centre stage. Last up, "Brutal Life" once again balances its textures between raw and sweet as shimmering beds hum and a deep bass line bellows.

J.Cub - E.A.R / CUB Records, Juno Recommends Deep House, KevinTsuba, James Johnston (No Matter What), Nick Lawson, Jordan Peak, Samann (Traxx Underground)