DJ Pipe and his Global North label reactivate with the ‘Health Bar’ EP—serving up four fresh cuts showcasing their typically dynamic and cerebral house-music-sound. Pull up a stool, inhale deeply and see that your energy levels are fully replenished…
A1 “Whirl Dee” comes in hot touting filtered loops, scribbled oscillations and a catchy bassline to make the people feel fine – Big Dance Energy! “Mystery Shopper” offers up more of the hot-stepping and highly-swung percussion upon which Pipe made his name. Sassy stabs and a mixed bag of squelches complete the picture.
Flip it over and find “Deeper Strains” leading the B-side—evoking turn-of-the-millennium progressive with its richly atmospheric pads, rolling grooves and elegant arrangement. “Just Relax!” brings the set to a dramatically dubbed-out conclusion with tumbling tribal drums and crafty chords, ultimately reminding us that the Health Bar is a venue dedicated to rejuvenation, wellbeing and gratification… don’t forget to sweat.
