The Disco Dudes
Boogie Down / Get Back

The phrase “concept album” brings to mind long and complicated works by 60s rock bands or rap magna opera destined to bepored over by Dissect podcast. But what if the concept is based on a simple conceit? With Refreshing Part 1, their third EP andfirst vinyl release on Tresor, Fireground soundtrack an imaginary night spent at the Kraftwerk building on Köpenicker Straße,moving between the smoke-filled basement of Tresor and the bass-heavy loft of Globus.Opening piece, Never Sleep, has long been a feature of the Fireground live set and evolved over many months before reachingits final form in something of a “eureka” moment during a performance in Tresor. The track kicks o the EP with a hint totechno classic Knights of the Jaguar before quickly carving its own path through the foliage. The tribal leitmotif continues onsecond track, Gaze, which again has subtle nods to classics whilst showcasing the duo’s ability to bring new life to 90s houseand techno tropes.

Emi Ömar has been, from his first steps at Recordeep, one of those versatile producers feeding from multiple influences and always in for some experiment. He does not hesitate to mix groovy old school sonorities to more contemporary notes, always with an efficient baseline. His performances are live oriented, and his tracks are often housy and always club friendly.For his first release with Momo’s basement, Emi Ömar dropped 4 golden sounds. The EP is introduced with Humm, an electronic and freshly optimistic track, followed by Shuffle, an energetic piece that will put dancefloors on fire. The B face stands for bouncy, Doom Mouv and Oyé have influences so retro that nobody will stand quiet.