- Electroclash might be in the dustbin, but its spirit lives on through DJs like Daniel Avery, Erol Alkan and Dave Clarke. New electroclash productions are harder to find, which makes Felix Da Housecat's new EP all the more interesting. One of the chief proponents of the style, the US artist pushes a more house-compatible sound than many of his synth-loving peers, which means you probably hear his tracks more often than you might realise (I once saw DJ Koze send Panorama Bar into meltdown with 2009's "Kickdrum"). "Energy," the main cut from Founders Of Filth Volume Three, feels straight out of 2005, with an arpeggio synth, a goofy drug-related vocal and a poppy sheen. The vibe is best on the "Extended Mix," where the cosmic mood after the blissful breakdown runs for that little bit longer.
"Color Of Rayy," which comes under Felix Da Housecat's Aphrohead alias, is another highlight. The kind of track you might hear in a Claude VonStroke sunrise set, it's dreamy, catchy and just on the right of cheesy, with nimble percussion and plenty of bleeps and blops. The recurring blast of haze recalls the stoned sound of last year's excellent "Camile From OHM Makes Me Feel Loved" by Machine Woman. "They Just Want 2 B U," featuring Jamie Principle, is the EP's mellowest track, a nocturnal groover that kicks at a leisurely 118 BPM.
Tracklist01. Felix Da Housecat & Clarian - Energy feat. Agata
02. Felix Da Housecat & Clarian - Energy feat. Agata (Extended Mix)
03. Felix Da Housecat, Jamie Principle & Clarian - They Just Want 2 B U
04. Aphrohead - Color Of Rayy