Mirage EP by Fouk

Fouk returns to Heist Recordings for their Mirage EP, backed by Elisa Bee on remix duties.

Photo by Lennard Heijer Photography

Dutch duo Fouk, aka Daniel Leseman and Hans Peeman, follow up their 2021 ‘Blue Steel' EP on Dam Swindle's Heist Recordings with the kaleidoscopic "Mirage EP." Injecting a dose of the pair's signature funk and disco-infused sounds, "Mirage" showcases a more club-ready side to their sonic register, tapping Hardgroove artist Elisa Bee for a high-octane remix of the leading track.

The title cut, "Mirage," opens the EP with a perfect blend of classic house warmth, soul, and new school production techniques. The drums are fresh and bring plenty of drive beneath chopped-up vocals drenched in soul, filtered chords, and a party-pumping bassline. "Coffee" slips into a more profound aura with smooth but propulsive drums and chords that ooze late-night cool. It's a sophisticated sound perfect for cozy dance floors before "Tapioca" explores a more tropical vibe. The lively percussion and shakers bring jungle heat to the shuffling drums as taught synths ride up and down the scale before turning into old-school stabs to take things to the next level.

Next Up, Elisa Bee's remix of "Mirage" is a heady percussive workout that builds on a breakbeat loop, driving drums and vocal fragments that will work the dancefloor into a sweat. Last is "Abalone," a bleep-house kicker with tripped-out synth lines and warped bass topped off with more heartfelt vocal samples.

Fouk - Mirage EP
Release Date April 2024
Label Heist Recordings

Tracklist
A1. Mirage
A2. Coffee
B1. Tapioca
B2. Mirage (Elisa Bee Remix)
B3. Abalone