Yellow Loop
The 'Yellow Loop' EP from Italian producer Santos is the latest release in This And That's nine-part series exploring the relationship between music and art. 'Detune' is a laid-back groover of an opener; a thudding bass, tribal-esque percussion and pitched-down male vocals provide the build-up into blissed-out synth chords with a touch of balearic feel-good vibes, whilst 'Give It To Me' builds on the tempo with its persistent bell, bouncing drums and eponymous refrain. 'Rare Boogie' acts as the centrepiece of the EP; a masterclass in a long-play danceable record, the ethereal breakdown halfway through its nine minutes leads up to a powerful, shooting buzz-saw synth. Riva Starr's remix of 'Rare Boogie' meanwhile, remains faithful to the original's defining characteristics, whilst injecting a touch of fun - club-ready jacking hi-hats, a bumping bassline and extra echoing around those monstrous synths both enhance and emphasise the record's