Oíche by Hotline, Housecat

Hotline first wowed audiences through their residency at Shine, one of Ireland's longest-running club nights and events. Since then the pair have gone on to perform at various venues across the country while putting out a string of self-released tracks that have granted them cult status and praise coming from some of the most exciting names in dance music.

On the twenty-fourth release for New York based label HOMAGE, the Irish duo have teamed up with frequent collaborator Housecat, a DJ & producer who also pulls influences from techno and trance with the adrenaline meter turned up to 100.

Up first is Hotline's 'NRG' an ominous, brooding cut that builds patiently before contrasting melodies add a rush of euphoria; providing conflict and a visceral experience only music can produce. 'Ex's' shows off the pair's versatility, a summer anthem that rushes through trance, techno, and elements of prog house.

'Hotel Ultra' from Housecat gains momentum through rolling synths and earth-shattering drums before a jagged bassline comes soaring through the cascade of fire. Fleshy breaks add a timeless dynamic, while a hypnotizing vocal sample leads us through the destruction left behind. 'Hotel Ultra' get's the remix treatment from Pagan, another Irish artist who has been making his way through the ranks with his brand of uncompromising techno, gathering attention from Prospa, Jaguar, and Alan Fitzpatrick.

The EP comes to a close with Housecat’s ‘Passion Pit’ - maintaining the same energy as before in one last cathartic showdown before the lights come on and we are guided from the timeless reality of the club back to our normal everyday lives.

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HOMAGE is a Brooklyn based independent record label and party series focused on putting out fucking bangers.

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