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Werk It features three more thrilling cuts which prove that, after more than a decade in the game, Thomas Koch is as exciting an artist as ever.

The last two years have seen DJ T. put out a couple of great offerings on this label as well as an EP on Truesoul and some limited edition anniversary cuts on Strictly Rhythm. The occasional music writer and Groove Magazine founder has been busy in the booth, too, continuing to headline from Berlin to Russia and plot journeys through the history of house as he goes.

Opening the account is the amped-up ‘Werk It,’ a poly-rhythmic tech cut that encourages you to loosen your limbs as drums, bass and tumbling percussion all jostle out a groove. Riffing vocals add fuel to the fire and clever bass kills add real dynamism.

Then comes ‘The Pressure’, a rich house tune with drums that skip and skate along. Dry hits bring some funk, more well-treated, dehumanised vocals from Johannesburg based slam poet and DFTD and Diynamic associate Lazarusman add another layer to lock onto, while neon chord stabs ensure the whole thing will energise any dance floor.

Last but not least, this fine trio of tunes ends with ‘On and On’, the most elastic of the lot. Big and icy hi hats bring a sense of height as rubbery drums bobble down low and build to a steamy peak before the pressure is released with a big vocal cry which cannot fail to get ravers punching the air.

A real dance music historian, T. puts all his years of experience to great use in this latest and greatest release on Moon Harbour.

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