Pressure EP by KiRKie
KiRKie infuses punchy beats with hip-hop panache on his Repopulate Mars debut.
KiRKie is putting his hometown of Bradford on the map thanks to his compelling tech house visions. His dark, infectious style has been championed by the likes of Marco Carola, Joseph Capriati, and Jamie Jones, and has found a home on influential labels including Circus, DOSMUNDOS, and his own Uncut imprint. Now, KiRKie steps further into the spotlight with three forward-thinking club weapons for Lee Foss' powerhouse label, Repopulate Mars.
Lead track "Pressure" kicks off with gurgling bass and dubby kicks that are gloppy and supple like molten lava. Crisp hits and a sleazy tech swagger bring a future-facing energy, as little vocal details bring the groove to life. "Drop It Low" is no-frills tech house that nods to the early 2000s, bringing dark energy, stripped-back drums, and irresistibly gritty funk. Well-sampled hip-hop bars bring the beats up to date, and acid twitches make it perfectly rave-ready. "Hottie On The Dancefloor" shuts down with a final fusion of hip-hop bravado, driving drums, and undercooked production. Add in subtle Eastern melodic flourishes, and you have a distinctly fresh dancefloor anthem.
KiRKie - Pressure EP
Release Date November 2025
Label Repopulate Mars
Tracklist
1. KiRKie - Pressure
2. KiRKie - Drop It Low
3. KiRKie - Hottie On The Dancefloor