Title: Introspektiva

Artist: Pheek & Kike Mayor

Label: Mosaic Digital

Cat Number: MOSAIC DTL 06

Genre: Dub Techno/Minimal

1: Aube

2: Introspective Tool

3: Patterns

4: Son Coeur feat. Theia

5: 007

I always though Pheek and Mosaic would be a good fit, so it’s no surprise at all to find the Quebecois artist making his debut on the label, in conjunction with Peruvian Kike Mayor. One of the main threads that runs through this release is the presence of lively percussion over dubby house workouts. For the most part, atmospherics are offset by a range of syncopated textures. As noted in the press release, ‘Aube’ seems to float on a swirl of ambience over which is a superimposed UKG rhythm pattern, (we’ll try not to hold that against it). Both ‘Introspective Tool’ and ‘Patterns’ trade in breakbeats of varying intensity, while ‘ Son Coeur’ and ‘007’ elongate the groove, with the final track ensuring a strong, driving finish. Great release that reveals a little more on each listen.