Off of Ed Davenport's top debut album 'Counterchange' earlier this year, comes this neat EP. With the shimmering rolling techno of 'Elvish' appearing exclusive, as well two corkers from the album and an oozing Roman Lindau rework of 'Somewhere'.

'Counterchange' is the long due debut album of Berlin-based Englishman Ed Davenport. Drawing heavily from classic Detroit house and techno Davenport however maintains the contemporary edge of his much played-out singles, exploring a variety of rhythmic templates through the course of the album. Impressive.

Picked!

On his previous NRK releases Ed Davenport managed to brilliantly combine elements of dub techno with a distinct classic house flavour. His 'New Yorkshire EP' continues this direction, with Fred P and NRK's own Nick Harris contributing deeper takes and his own 'Club Dub' going fully down the techno route.

A further collaboration between Davenport and Deutschmann 'Trump' sees wistful synth washes under a bouncing icey motif. Jerome Sydenham adds an immersive cavernous bass and Brendon Moeller's fluidly agile refix engages thoroughly. A biting acid remix rounds things off nicely. Recommended!

Vidab's Davenport & Deutschmann contribute their 'The Kristian Slayter' EP to Polytone, with 'Breakin Free' being a nicely grooving techno track, characterized by perpetually morphing vocals and steadily pushing chords. Remixes come from Mathias Vogt and Roberto Bosco, the latter providing a real peak-time bomb.

UK-born and Berlin-based, Ed Davenport combines the best of British and German house sounds: Dense chords and wild-pitch moods make 'Curtain Call' and 'Overdub In Am' two sure-fire hits for the dance-floor. Overdoing it a little on the break-downs perhaps, but otherwise impeccable tracks!