Aus Music subsidiary Simple gets a fresh boost with October's 'String Theory EP': Two tracks of modern house with a retro touch, even coming close Soul Clap levels of pop appeal with the vocal hook of 'Tension Point'. Side B introduces a change of mood with two excellent Legowelt mixes of the title track.

Bristol's genre-defying producer Julian Smith a.k.a. October releases another gem on his own, highly recommendable Caravan imprint: 'Flat Top Muscle' is bleepy reductionist techno in a Dan-Bell-meets-Sleeparchive kinda way, while 'Memory Man' delves into deeper waters with distinct hints of dubstep.