The Familiar is an alternative electro-pop duo consisting of Ruth Mirsky (via Brooklyn) and Mads Martinsen (via Tromsø, Norway). The Familiar have previously released two EPs, capturing the haunting icy rhythms of the Arctic Circle and the pulse of New York City. On this latest release, two of The Familiar’s most popular tracks are re-interpreted by the Norwegian house underground. Veteran Tromsø producer Doc L. Junior (Music For Freaks, Paper Recordings) kicks things off with a funky-yet-dreamy remix of “White Poison”, featuring bell-like pads, a solid bass groove, and a lovely use of the female vocal. Fellow Tromsø-ite Syntax Erik is up next, giving “Dark Eyes” a deep, throbbing Italo-influenced treatment. This one plunges the listener into arpeggiated synthesizer bliss. “White Poison” is revisited for the final track, with Oslo wiz-kid Rave-enka (Paper Recordings, Trunkfunk) supplying an addictive jazzy deep house version that will maximize the shuffle sensations on the dance floor.
Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “Rave-enka mix is the one!”
Vincent Kwok (Eight-Fifteen) – “I dig the electro feel of Dark Eyes (Syntax Erik Remix).”
Pointbender (Harmonious Discord) – “Dark Eyes – Syntax Erik Remix works for me. Good Synth work.”
Nedj (The Electronic Underground Radio Show) – “3 beautifully crafted house tracks, each offering something different. The Rave-enka remix is just pure bliss!”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Yes! Loving these cuts.”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “A truly sexy remix by Doc L. Junior.”
Darrell Stout (Next Level / Beatmatrix Show) – “Deep, dark and bangin!”
Edground (Grooveland Music) – “Very nice release. Great mix by Doc L. Junior.”
Stefan Popovic (DiscoTone Radio Show) – “Doc L. Junior’s Dub is out of this world! Massive tune. Full on hypnosis on the dancefloor. Bravo!”
DJ Nova (Nova Planet Radio Show) – “The deep funk of the Rave-enka Remix is really attractive to my ears.”
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