People Dance EP by Bruise

Bruise is the UK-based artist, Christian Campbell, who broke out epically back in 2020 with "Grand Hi," a pounding piano house anthem that featured in many DJs' end-of-year charts, The Guardian's Best of 2020, and was even synced in GTA 5.

After that release on R&S offshoot Meda Fury Records came more on Faith, Nu Groove and Ross Allen's Foundation Music, support from tastemakers as diverse as The Blessed Madonna, Carl Craig and Giles Peterson, and more than one Essential New Tune award from Pete Tong. All this means Campbell is very much at the heart of the contemporary house scene and brings great invention to this fresh new EP on Jagged Angels, which is named in homage to the lead track from his debut EP, "Presentation."

The title track, "People Dance," opens up and immediately shows off Campbell's studio skills. It's a warm and fulsome house sound enriched by steamy synths and lithe house rhythms that are loose and infectious. A playful bassline and cosmic lead bring it to life, making you move every muscle in your body. "Heresy Rising" is a jazzy and soulful track that harks back to classic DJ Rolando, featuring smeared chords and driving drums.

"Staccato Tell Me" flips the script with cool-as-you-like R&B vocals pitched up for maximum summer impact over thumping, swinging house kicks and jangling basslines that will light up any set. "Acid Trunk" showcases yet another side, featuring darker, moodier drums and menacing 303 lines that attack the peak time with real, raw energy.

Bruise - People Dance EP
Release Date 5th September 2025
Label Jagged Angels

Tracklist
1. People Dance
2. Heresy Rising
3. Staccato Tell Me
4. Acid Trunk