The three-track Collage EP is the Plus 8 debut from Madrid’s Alex Under, and an aptly named one at that. Starting with a steady 4/4 kick and a bouncy bass riff, A-side “El Encuentro” adds layer after layer of rhythms and percussion until it is a dense dancefloor monster, before taking it all apart again. On the flip, “Fortuito” starts with a tweaked and filtered beat in search of a rhythm before the kick comes in and ties it all together, and a few more layers of snare and some bloopy, looped riffs move things along in more traditional fashion, recalling a slighty peppier version of label boss Richie Hawtin’s funkier moments. Final track “Distantes” is a straight-up rumbler with a bubbling, dubby bass groove and a slightly higher BPM. Those looking for more fun can check out the exclusive “De Deos Realidades” on Beatport.

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[Todd Hutlock]