“Simpatico” finds Sumsuch joined by Philadelphia-based soul man Will Brock whose vocals add a seductive human touch to the producer’s already emotive and atmospheric palette. Marked by its solid, dance floor rhythm and able vocal, the cut’s chirpy textures peal in and out marrying subtle chord progressions alongside a rising drumbeat. The first of two “Simpatico” remixes comes from US techno powerhouse and self-confessed ‘reclusive perfectionist’ Myles Sergé (6ONE6 | DEFREC, ESHU Records). His speedy but spacious take on the original can only be described as melancholic - a sound that will surely appeal to fans of dreamier, esoteric club music. Twinned with off-kilter percussion, this tender slice of left-field techno is, simply put, nothing short of beguiling. Next up, Orlando native and aloof production hero Q-Burns Abstract Message lends his own special touch to “Simpatico,” complete with rolling drums and dubbed out bass lines. Treading the fine line between ‘eclectic experimenter and populist ass-shaker’ Q-BAM supplies a vintage reworking which effortlessly defies genre tags. “Kelly Drive,” another original track from Sumsuch, deftly completes the package. Full of evocative strings and just the right amount of acid, this instrumental track sees Sumsuch at his cinematic best as he recreates a journey across Philadelphia on the scenic road known as ‘Kelly Drive’.
The Philly connection throughout this release is no coincidence. As Sumsuch himself puts it: “Every artist from Philadelphia I’ve worked with over the years has brought a level of talent, soul, inspiration, and magic to each project which I have simply not experienced in any other city on Earth. In Will Brock I have found yet another Philadelphia collaborator to stretch and challenge me artistically. So this release is humbly dedicated to the City of Brotherly Love. There truly is something in the water!”
Here's some early reaction:
Name: Robert Owens (Compost / Worldwide Various)
Favourite Track: Simpatico
Comments: "great track"
Name: Makossa (Makossa & Megablast / Luv Lite Recordings)
Favourite Track: Simpatico (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)
Comments: "excellent q-burns rx"
Name: Nick Holder (DNH Records / Treehouse)
Favourite Track: Simpatico (Myles Serge Remix)
Comments: "Im digging the Myles Serge remix"
Name: Gavin Hardkiss (Hawke / Hardkiss / Noice!)
Favourite Track: Simpatico (Q-Burns Abstract Message Remix)
Comments: "the breaks are back +++ 5/5"
Name: Aldrin (OneWithMusic / Zouk)
Favourite Track: Simpatico
Comments: "Diggin' both originals & Q-Burns' remix"
Name: Still Rob G (Smoke n Mirrors, Om Records, Chillin Music)
Favourite Track: Simpatico (Myles Serge Remix)
Comments: Really dig the deep Myles Serge remix. Q Burns brings a remix that's headed straight to the Playa. Cool stuff.
Name: Jota Wagner (Colors Sound System)
Favourite Track: Simpatico
Comments: "press release says everything: impressive!"
Name: Hamza (Wind Horse Records)
Favourite Track: Kelly Drive
Comments: "Wow Kelly is amazing!! now that is pure class!!!! this is timeless. i really appreciate track like this. i know this one will be in my collection forever. very rare to get tracks to be timeless but congrats you have done a wonderful job!!! cheers!"
You can pick up the release right now, exclusively on Beatport