Duo Drunken Kong step up for their Drumcode debut. The residents at Tokyo's legendary Womb have a distinct sound signature, as dreamy melodic and vocal elements rub shoulders with the pair's trademark groove-orientated rhythms to create hypnotic techno outings that span the breadth of the genre, from heads down rollers to peak-time pleasure.Their maiden outing on Drumcode is an inspiring four-track work 'I Want To See' that lays down this sonic manifesto, with each track built around different vocal samples used to skilful effect. EP opener 'It's Then' brings atmosphere in spades, mixing up a chugging bottom end, a sleek synth line and a sublime vocal that simmers throughout.The title track is another late-night dancefloor affair that shifts between function and fun, as a slick mix of polished grooves and hypnotizing melodies build towards a thrilling crescendo. 'That's It' brings peak-time energy against a plump electro backbone and '90-tinged vocal.The EP rounds out with evocative 'Need It', as a stirring vox and metallic drum lines propel the track forward.Tracklisting:
