Walking Shadow Without You

For his second release on Dessous, Milan's Geronimo Gaiaschi delivers an EP of deeply infectious grooves that oozes class from start to finish. The title track offers up a delicious concoction of Rhodes keys and smoky jazz inflections before a brittle synth and snatch of soulful vocal usher in an entrancing Chicago groove. Utterly moreish, it's a tune to stick on repeat. Philpot label founder Jackmate's devilishly playful version does exactly what a remix should do: give the original tune's elements a fresh twist while respecting its distinctive spirit. A pounding kick, astonishing in its rippling intensity, underpins off-kilter and pitched-up samples that somehow hold together for an exhilarating ride. "Fish Paul" marries spacey Eno-esque drones to a pounding beat and crackling interference. Testament to Gaiaschi's years of directing and promoting parties and his DJ residencies at Milan's Dude and Tunnel Clubs, it's a tune that embodies a fine-tuned understanding of the dancefloor. "The Point" rounds things off with bright keys and crisp claps, to build a dreamy, skilfully layered groove.