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Ben Sterling debuts on Oblong Records with the ‘Step Forward’ EP, a nod to the late Nathan Coles, a pioneer who shaped Sterling’s musical journey.

As a leader in the UK’s new school, Sterling’s sound, showcased on Planet X, blends the past with the present. The title track, ‘Step Forward,’ pays heartfelt tribute to Coles, featuring a remix by label boss Bushwacka!. The EP’s peak-time groover, ‘Step Forward,’ merges moody basslines, slick percussion, and trippy vocals. Bushwacka! delivers a tough breaks-laced remix.

On the B-side, ‘Outtaspace’ and ‘Derp-Ous’ channel the iconic Wiggle parties, cementing Sterling’s place in the evolution of UK tech house.