Club Control
Watch me take control.
Club Control is a bold new statement.
The title track leads with assertive attitude, a shot of heavy tech-house that gets totally spaced out in the middle. The bassline thumps through the whole way, leading some more atmospheric elements of the track until the end.
This took a lot of time to develop right. While this stands well on its own, I needed a second half to this single.
The B-side then became the “Dream and Bass” remix. This remix takes the original and flips it on its head. The dramatic turn is something like a misremembered, intense view of the original - just like a fleeting dream, and just as vivid in the moment. There’s something very different here, but it’s profound.
The remix might actually be the stronger track – which creates an interesting tension. Usually the A-side carries the weight, but here the “Dream and Bass” version threatens to steal the show entirely. These two tracks challenge each other, push against each other, and refuse to let the other dominate.
Visually, this release also marks a turning point - the end of the “Widescreen” album art format that defined earlier releases. The full-canvas artwork matches the expansive sound.
You can enjoy Club Control wherever you listen to music, but is best enjoyed on Bandcamp - click through the player and get the best bargain.