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One half of esteemed house duo Waifs and Strays, Amos, launches his new alias: Part Time Lover. Debuting on Crosstown Rebels with Don’t Hesitate, the EP is a stunning six track release that features vocals from Danielle Moore and Oli Gosh, as well as remixes from PBR Streetgang and Gabriel Sordo.

‘The original track Don’t Hesitate really encapsulates what Part Time Lover is about – elements of disco, deep house and that filtered french sound and Oli Gosh provided a killer vocal. The second track, Tied, was actually written for Crazy P’s amazing front woman – Danielle Moore – and she really delivered something special. These tracks are both deeply personal to me and am really happy to finally get them out into the world!’ Part Time Lover.

The EP opens with Don’t Hesitate. A pure house groover, Oli Gosh’s vocals provide the track with a seductive flare, whilst the swinging bassline rolls alongside dynamic pulsing keys. Second up is the dub version of Don’t Hesitate. Stripped back yet still wholesome, the mix features whirring pads. Tied comes next, as Danielle Moore’s incredible soulful vocals coat the record with a dance-ready warmth. PBR Streetgang are first up on remix duties, providing an acid-flecked reinterpretation of Tied that harks back to the 80s with electro-like synths and distorted kicks, before their dub mix continues in a similarly driving vein. Finally, Gabriel Sordo’s remix of Tied rounds off the EP in true house fashion, with punchy snares and whistling percussion.

English vocalist Oli Gosh has featured on Dutch house music label Armada Deep. Danielle Moore has been the lead singer of Crazy P since 2002, releasing on the likes of Wolf Music Recordings and Smoke ‘N’ Mirrors. PBR Streetgang released their standout album Late Night Party Line last year on the esteemed Skint label, and Mexican native Gabriel Sordo has released on Hot Creations’ sub label Hot Waves.