- Nitejams is a new side project from the London-based outfit Nummer that focuses on straight-to-desk hardware jams. The duo's timing isn't great, given how much mediocre music in this style has been released in recent years. But just as last year's Reach EP tackled classic genres—electro, techno, kosmische—with flair, Nitejams 01 also has the style and technical finesse to back up its conceit.
There isn't a huge departure from past Nummer productions here. Mainly it's in the high saturation levels and a subtle shift in focus, from lush synth waft towards utilitarian drum workouts. "B1" retains some tenderness in its pads, luxurious things that billow loosely over a pressure-cooked house groove. "A1" and "B2" get progressively rowdier; the latter's hypnotic churn, Millsian but for its leisurely pace, is a particular treat. On the "A2" the duo throw caution to the wind, pushing the tempo into the mid-130s and sending shards of percussion flying every which way. You can practically feel the sweat dripping off the ceiling.
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