Delusions Of Grandeur proudly welcome back 6th Borough Project, the Scottish duo known for their deep-rooted devotion to dusty MPC jams, late-night disco refractions, and the raw, low-slung house grooves that have made them underground staples for over a decade. Made up of veteran producers Craig Smith and Graeme Clark (aka The Revenge), 6th Borough Project have carved out a signature sound: soulful but tough, analog yet futuristic, always tapping into the spirit of warehouse sessions and dimly-lit basements.

Their new EP entitled "The Deal" distills everything we love about 6BP - chunky drums, hypnotic groove science, and a certain smoky, nocturnal magic - across four expertly sculpted cuts.

Leading the charge, "The Deal" is a stripped-back, rolling deep house burner powered by crunchy disco-infused beats and a captivating forward momentum. A hooky sax stab weaves in and out of the mix, keeping the groove bubbling and teasing dancers deeper into the zone.

A proper late-night tool with bags of attitude. Driving and percussive from the first bar, "The Hertz" rides a simple but deadly classic disco groove pushed along by punchy synth stabs and swirling dub-soaked chords. A perfectly-placed vocal sample sprinkles just the right amount of flavour on top, sealing this one as a certified dancefloor shaker.

Flip over for "Let Me Know" which strips things back to the bare essentials: a bold square-wave bass motif, clipped disco drums, rasping open hats, and chopped vox flickering like neon. Dubby, twisted, and packed with raw kinetic energy, this is peaktime ammunition for those who like their grooves dirty and unrefined.

Rounding off the EP, "For Life" is a mutant discoid teaser made for warming up the room or resetting the vibe. A single-note bassline pulses beneath syncopated stabs, creating a hypnotic tension that steadily draws dancers closer to the speakers. Subtle, deep, and effortless in it’s intention.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: 6BP and Delusions Of Grandeur continue to enjoy a symbiotic relationship as the long serving production duo and label roll out another tasty selection of UK centric house music. Warm, sexy, understated grooves for those who like it better than the rest! Superlatives aside, this is some of their best work for a while. Don't sleep!

TRACK LISTING

A1 - The Deal
A2 - The Hertz
B1 - Let Me Know
B2 - For Life

Berlin-based Australian musician and producer Declan McDermott steps forward with his debut EP for Delusions Of Grandeur, bringing a raw yet soulful sound that reflects his unique journey through disco, funk, and soul music. Having cut his teeth as a multi-instrumentalist before delving deep into house and club culture, Declan naturally fuses his live musical talents with warm, analog-driven grooves. The result is a record that feels equally at home on the dance floor and in the living room, carrying both emotional depth and undeniable energy.

"Doin' It All 4 U" sees Declan laying down a soulful, funky house jam and getting busy on the vocoder to great effect! With a bubbling live bassline, shimmering Rhodes, and crisp, crunchy drums, the track radiates warmth while maintaining a driving dance-floor sensibility.

Dutch house and disco heavyweight Tom Trago steps up for the first remix, transforming the original into a bass-heavy, club-ready edit. With his trademark groove and deep knowledge of house music’s roots, Trago reshapes the track into a peak-time weapon, pushing Declan’s soulful original straight onto the floor with tough low-end pressure and hypnotic flow.

New York-based artist Lovetempo, known for blending funk, soul and electronic textures into his productions, delivers the second remix. With rolling 808 drums and lush layers of moog synths, Lovetempo injects a heavy boogie sensibility into the track, reimagining it as a cosmic, groove-laden journey. His version adds a playful, analog richness that pays homage to disco and electro while carving its own forward-thinking space.

The EP closes with "Dani", a deep and rolling jazzy house number featuring Luxonous (aka Omri Abramov) on soprano saxophone and EWI (electronic wind instrument). Built on a bed of liquid grooves and subtle atmospheres, the track conjures the spirit of Frederick Galliano and St Germain, weaving acoustic and electronic textures into a sophisticated whole. Both meditative and dynamic, it’s a fitting finale that underlines Declan’s range and sensitivity as a producer.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Now comfortably past the 100-release milestone, and still rolling out the best house music in the UK. New signing Declan McDermott does the business for the long serving label.

TRACK LISTING

A1 - Doin’ It All 4 U
A2 - Doin’ It All 4 U (Tom Trago Remix)
B1 - Doin’ It All 4 U (Lovetempo Remix)
B2 - Dani Ft. Luxonous

Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim return to the ever-reliable Delusions Of Grandeur imprint with Chapter Two of their "Sidequests" trilogy, marking yet another high point in their almost twenty year journey through heartfelt, sample-rich house music. Overflowing with analog warmth, sun-drenched textures and irresistible grooves, the release also features a stellar remix from label co-founder and deep house pioneer Jimpster who kicks off the EP.

Here he takes "Behind The Glass" into spaced out house-not-house territory. With crisp drum programming, trademark Rhodes, and subtle pads that build over time, his version delivers that late-night sophistication he's known for, steering the downtempo original in a clubbier direction without losing its blissed-out essence.

Up next we have a brand new collaborative effort with long time friend, label mate and fellow sample nerd Nebraska. "Make It Happen" is a dusty, slo-mo house groove featuring delicate keys, euphoric strings and that unmistakable sense of journey. It’s just the kind of low-slung epic house they do best, intimate yet club-ready, nostalgic but never retro.

Flipping over, "Too Soft To Be Loud", another collaboration with Viken Arman, follows with a jazzy, almost samba-esque rhythm and swirling atmospherics. Loose percussion, catchy guitar riffs and Rhodes stabs collide with off-kilter dub FX and soft vocal snippets giving the track a laid-back, live-band feel that harks back to their "See You When You Get There" era.

"Hubcap Candy" dives deep into funk territory. Nebraska’s on point boogie bassline drives the track forward as crunchy drums and layers of synths create a dreamlike haze. It’s loopy, moody, and finds Session Victim at their very best.

Closing out the EP we have the original of "Behind The Glass", a headsy, beatdown piece that slowly unfolds over an unconventional brass-like bassline and delicate guitar textures, paying homage to the golden age of trip-hop haziness and it’s pioneering turntable spirit.

Blending crate-digging sensibilities with forward-thinking production, this latest release solidifies Session Victim’s reputation as genre-blurring tastemakers, and their chemistry with Delusions Of Grandeur remains as strong as ever.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Session Victim and Delusions Of Grandeur are pivotal figures in the slower, more sample based sound of UK house music over the last fifteen or so years. Continously touring and releasing records, this new project, "Sidequests" has seen some of their finest work to date. Especially feeling the Nebraska colabs on this one ;)

TRACK LISTING

A1 - Behind The Glass (Jimpster Remix)
A2 - Make It Happen /w Nebraska
B1 - Too Soft To Be Loud /w Viken Arman
B2 - Hubcap Candy /w Nebraska
B3 - Behind The Glass