The Alps vinyl

A long time coming, Braiden's debut release finally arrives on Doldrums and it's mark of just how accomplished "The Alps" is that the accompanying release of DLDRMS002 from Joy Orbison out this week in no way overshadows the track. "The Alps" is a sign of Doldrums realigning itself towards a proper house and techno sound - by the time the end arrives your senses have been treated to a deeply pressurised amalgamation of raw throbbing house rhythms and metallic UK funky patterns which presents itself as an auspicious debut for Braiden. Just as exciting is the accompanying remix from Kassem Mosse that nudges the track further towards permaretro surroundings, flipping a tinny jacking beat over Basic Channel style dubbed keys before opening out in glorious fashion into a hypnotic acid house pulse reminiscent of "Blackout" by Lil Louis. This twelve aligned with a recently announced remix for Jacques Greene's LuckMe release mark Braiden as one to watch next year.