A first encounter like no other! After a crash course in Praktikal’s music at a party in Belgrade, we found ourselves face to face, discussing this EP less than a week later. After exploring many variants of club-heavy genres, Praktikal has found a home creating tracks that seep deep into every corner of the club. The 11th release on Markham Road Records signals a return for the artist, as his music sees the light of day again a year after releasing on Belgrade’s YES label. In our interview with the artist, we managed to capture the essence of his workflow, and we’re excited to share it here with you:

“They were produced at completely random times with no central theme haha”

The release leads off with Magenta, a seemingly effortless track that showcases the depth of Praktikal’s production experience. The track is carried by a rolling kick, a constant theme interacting with various chops, drum loops, harmonics, you name it. Just as with Magenta, the second track Poqi builds on rolling dynamics, creating a masterclass in loop heavy songwriting. We can say with assurance (and even more so than normal) that this track was built for the club. Poqi ties in to the energy coming from regular events organized by SUTRA, a club collective (we’re probably all familiar with) of which Praktikal is also a member.

Rattle comes in at number three, with backing drums portraying what UK techno might sound like in Belgrade? Either way, Rattle’s spacious sonic scale adds some breathing room to any set worthy of a stack. The track layers percussive passages, welches, and squelches in truly “tool-y” fashion.

Capping off the release is a re-debute of Feloneezy’s 130 skills, as Magenta gets a rather dub-y facelift. No stranger to club tracks (although usually in the slower registry) Feloneezy reworks the EPs leadoff track into something more fitting as its closing statement. Weighted, moody, and echoing, this remix will be serving its purpose all winter long.