Matthias Vogt – Maintain

Frankfurt’s finest label Polytone Recordings are back at it with their new release from the massively acclaimed German producer Matthias Vogt.  With an impressive back catalogue stretching across labels such as TENG, Lazy Days and Saw Recordings, there’s little need to introduce this stalwart of the German music scene.  As a Jazz pianist, producer and DJ the multi-talented Vogt delivers an absolutely delicious offering on the 11th release for Polytone; ‘Maintain’.  The EP also features two remixes from Vince Watson, and Deeply Rooted House affiliate Bleak.

Although all three of the tracks on this release are unbelievably well produced & mastered, our favourite is still the original mix of ‘Maintain’.  This deep track ticks into life through bright stab lines, dusty percussion and warm resonating modulations, giving it an indulgently rich texture, culminating in a gritty off-kilter cut with an infectious groove.