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Collaborating together for years, Curd pairs up with vocalist Likasto once again ‘ the Chicagoan is respected as the mind behind Freak Mode (a sub-label of Dance Mania Records) alongside DJ Deeon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The funky ‘How He Works’ commences the package by utilising disco-infused guitar strums alongside choppy vocoder slices before ‘Feel It In Your Bones’ opts for a more enigmatic sound using off-kilter synth blips, delayed vocal cuts and rugged organic drums. ‘Rock The Boat’ delivers an amalgamation of crunchy modulated top lines and panning hypnotic pads generating a dramatic atmosphere before moving into crisp acidic synths, wandering arpeggios and evolving filtered vocals in ‘Light A Fire’.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>James Curd feat. 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The accomplished artist has four albums under his belt, releases on labels like Classic, OM Records, Play It Down, Tsuba and Trax, not to mention contributing his own music to numerous TV shows, Hollywood blockbusters (The Incredibles, What Happens In Vegas, The Vow) and video games (Grand Theft Auto 5).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A regular on Curd’s label Greenskeepers Music, fellow Chicago producer Diz is also held in high regard for appearances on Classic and Joshua Iz’s Vizual Records. Long-time friends of Lee Foss, who played basketball with Curd and spent many a late-night with Diz in the Windy City, the pair first appeared on Repopulate Mars with a successful single titled ‘It’s So Much Fun’ in 2016. They are also preparing an album for Repopulate Mars set for later this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>‘Please Don’t Play’ is bursting with the pair’s signature esoteric sound; blending chopped up vocal samples with chuggy acid licks and bubbly effects. 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Curd’s solo releases have landed him on labels such as Munich’s Permanent Vacation plus Derrick Carter and Luke Soloman’s Classic, whilst his gigs span the globe from Chicago’s Smartbar to Melbourne’s Brown Alley. Joining Curd for his next Madhouse release is fellow American producer Turbotito, Australian native Jdub and vocalist Likasto.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kick starting the EP with pure summer vibes is ‘Freak Of Nature’ ft. Likasto, where bubbling synth leads and an organic percussive swing combine with stab-led bass and soulful vocals to create an immersive cut. 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