DVS1 releases Love Under Pressure EP

Theres a lot of hype surrounding DVS1 these days. According to FACT Magazine, he is Ben Klock's protege. Strange, considering he's spent the past two decades earning a name for himself behind the decks as one of the most prominent figures in Midwest, US dance music. But he's been picked up by Derrick May’s classic Detroit techno record label, Transmat and just recently released the Love Under Pressure EP.

The A side, "Pressure" sets things off rather confusingly. Two notes. Thats essentially the entire song. You'd think that an EP thats been given this much attention would have some groundbreaking qualities to it. But no, this track takes its time. It'd be easy to dismiss if DVS1 didn't claim to be the owner of a vinyl collection of more than 10,000 records.

This track is quiet and assured. It simmers and grows slowly. Detroit's heartbeat drums bump steadily in the background as the track floats along, happily going nowhere.

When the bassline finally hits at the third minute its devastating.

Its nice to know that people still appreciate subtly.