Bart van Rijn releases new EP via STUG

Between relentless layering and zippy, tribal beats, Bart van Rijn delivers sticky dancefloor workouts full of tension and guile that wouldn’t sound out of place on Tribal America. Indeed, his is a sound palette that leans heavily on hypnotic percussion and driving tribal rhythms, with his latest release fitting example. Entitled ‘Lovebirds’, it finds the Dutch producer in sumptuous form, with clever drumwork and shimmering synths very much the order of the day. A full-bodied workout built for discerning dancefloors, the original is nothing short of a potent, energetic battle weapon that’s sure to keep the night rolling at a devilish pace.  

On remix duties, Ackermann serves up a moody interpretation of the original. Still riding high from his acclaimed The Feeling That Brought Me Here LP, he joins a long list of expertly chosen STUG remixers, with Rhadow, Perel, Dense & Pika, Skudge, Kiwi, Gerd, Nikola Gala, and Works of Intent just a taste of the calibre that’s graced the label over the years.

Ackermann’s take on ‘Lovebirds’ leans into weighty chords, but truly flexes its muscle when the synths return to the mix. Inviting and warm, it’s a canny tool that perfectly fits that endlessly exciting section of the night between warm-up and peak time. As ever with STUG releases, this is a deftly crafted package, and one that flows with ease and showcases both producers’ mastery of rhythm and machines.

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