Nark Do You See Yourself? EP

Nark, aka Kevin Kauer, has headed up the Bottom Forty imprint since 2017 working with artists such as Doc Sleep, La Fracheur & Léonard de Léonard, Ali X, Ximena, Alisu and Shit whilst maintaining the philosophy oflaying down tripped-out, eccentric productions without conformity. Inspired as a young gamer and fueled by the inspirations of travel and gigs today, Nark has cultivated a set of sounds and ideas that have come together to form his creations today which include releases on labels such as Nein Records, 2MR and Bottom Forty in addition to remixes on Soul Clap, Friends with Benefits and Love Story. ‘Do You See Yourself’ sees Nark invite Mexico’s Thomass Jackson who holds releases on Feines Tier, Gomma and his Calypso Records imprint in addition to Ali X and Palomo.
Title track ‘Do You See Yourself?’ lays the foundations for the EP delivering entrancing modulations, chuggy rhythms and eerie vocals taking small stabs at vanity culture, while ‘The Playing Field’ seethes rattling percussion, acid fueled synths and hypnotic chanting alleviating the senses. The Playing Field’ was inspired by a long night out listening to Optimo DJ in a dark warehouse and it was made later that morning as something to fit into a long, building and cathartic set.
On the flip, Thomass Jackson’s remix of ‘Do You See Yourself?’ maintains the stirring style deploying stabbing bass notes, meandering waves and undulating unearthly atmospheres until Ali X x Palomo round things off with an infectious remix fusing shaky, 808 drums, effervescent grooves and bright 303 flavours throughout.