Over the last decade, Medlar has carved out a unique corner of the underground with releases on labels including Wolf Music, Razor n Tape and Make A Dance, developing a sound that effortlessly bridges deep house, leftfield disco, broken rhythms and jazz-infused electronics. Whether chopping up samples or building richly textured compositions from scratch, his productions carry an unmistakable warmth and humanity that has earned him a devoted following amongst discerning selectors worldwide.

Opening the EP is Solar, a sublime collaboration with South African vocalist mtsjungles. Riding a loose, shuffling groove of swung percussion, warm bass and glowing keys, the track unfolds with an effortless sense of space before mtsjungles' instantly memorable vocal lifts it into truly soulful territory. Deep without being sleepy, it's the kind of record that quietly works its way into your subconscious before becoming one of those tracks you find yourself reaching for again and again.

On remix duties, New York's JKriv steps in with an inspired reimagining that trades some of the original's introspection for a brighter, more propulsive dancefloor energy. Leaning into the timeless warmth of classic Italian house, his version goes heavy on the uplifting organ stabs, shimmering strings and crisp percussion. He strips. back mtsjungles' vocal and adds dubby touches to deliver an interpretation that feels equally at home beneath open skies or in the red glow of a packed basement.

Flipping over to the B-side, Destino featuring the spoken word of For Mankind (known for his collabs with East Coast Love Affair) sees Medlar pick up the tempo for a sun-soaked slice of Balearic-tinged dubby house music. Built around classic piano stabs, rolling groove and a healthy dose of retro warmth, the track channels the carefree spirit of the Mediterranean dancefloor while retaining the subtle, leftfield touches that have become synonymous with Medlar's productions. Closing out the EP, Rigel heads back underground with a deep, rolling house workout built for those later hours. A paired-back groove, Moog solos, subtle acid flourishes and a classic '90s house sensibility come together to create a track that feels both familiar and fresh. A fitting finale that perfectly captures the balance at the heart of this EP: warm, soulful and with an uplifting sense of optimism.

TRACK LISTING

A1 - Solar ft. mtsjungles
A2 - Solar ft. mtsjungles (JKriv Remix)
B1 - Destino ft. For Mankind
B2 - Rigel

Somewhere between the after-hours haze and the first flicker of sunrise, Nebraska re-emerges - this time with a twist in the signal. Long respected for his deep-cut sensibilities and dancefloor intuition, Ali Gibbs returns to Delusions Of Grandeur not just as Nebraska, but with a handover to his new alias: Dubl Drat. "The Alter Alter Ego EP" plays like a transmission from both sides of his creative psyche - one rooted in warm, groove-led house and disco mutations, the other drifting deeper into dubbed-out, heady abstraction.

The A-side opens with "Alter Alter Ego" in its Nebraska OG Mix form - a crunchy, funked-up mid-tempo burner. Chopped Rhodes solos flicker in and out of the mix while a rolling bassline locks into a low-slung groove - equal parts party-starter and late-night dancefloor hypnosis.

Next, "The Teckel Track" slides the tempo down into a proper slo-mo four-on-the-floor bumpy groove. Fat stabs punch through layers of glitchy FX while a melodic bassline snakes underneath, forming a hazy, infectious earworm tailor-made for those early-night mood-setting sessions.

Closing the A-side, "Olive (Dubl Drat Dub)" signals a shift. Here, Gibbs leans fully into his DublDrat persona, dissolving structure into a blissed-out dub excursion. Chopped breaks scatter across the stereo field, chiming melodies echo into the distance, and granulated percussion parts build a dense, immersive landscape - one to get lost in rather than dance through.

Flipping over we have "Alter Alter Ego (Dubl Drat Remix)" which reconfigures the title track into a stripped-back boogie workout. The groove is leaner but no less potent, driven by a killer bassline and punctuated with signature Rhodes licks - pure, understated club pressure.

Finally, "Olive (Nebraska Version)" offers a gentle comedown. This alternate take softens the edges, introducing additional guitar textures that drift into Balearic territory. It’s nostalgic, introspective, and quietly expansive - a closing chapter that lingers long after the last note fades.

The "Alter Alter Ego EP" isn’t just a new release - it’s a dual-state exploration, a conversation between rhythm and space, between Nebraska and Dubl Drat, and marks the last ever Nebraska release as Ali closes the chapter and the alias for the final time.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Nice to see long serving house vet Nebraska unleash his new alias on one my favourite labels of the UK scene. Nebraska just lives this shit, from as long as I can remember, and I'm sure he'll still be churning 'em out after I've hung up my headphones!

TRACK LISTING

A1 Alter Alter Ego
A2 The Teckel Track
B1 Olive (Dubl Drat Dub)
B2 Alter Alter Ego (Double Drat Remix)
B3 Olive (Nebraska Version)

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

Jimpster dons his Franc Spangler cap and joins forces with up and coming London-based producer and DJ Hudson’s Choice for a four track EP entitled "Myatts Field". Touching on trippy slo-mo electronic grooves, tropical moods and percussive house jams it brings a more experimental and leftfield sound to Delusions Of Grandeur.

Opening track "AcidMan" sets the tone of the EP with a bubbling 303 line taking centre stage while pitched down vocals add a hint of menace, heightening the psychedelic mood. Dubby FX and analogue synth lines drift in and out of focus and give a live jam feel to the arrangement reminding us of something that might grace the decks of A Love From Outer Space.

"Heavily Percussed" continues offering up a crazy percussion tool loaded with wonky cross rhythms, glitchy found sounds and a hypnotic synth sequence for good measure.

Flip over for M"yatts Field", another slower tempo mutant discoid house groove which takes us on a deep trip into the jungle. Echoing sax and hazy vocals transport us to another world where Weather Report experimented with rolling four on the floor grooves and spacious dub.

Closing out the EP "Roots" picks up the pace with another percussion-heavy slice of tropical sounds which doffs a cap to masters such as Gregory and Osunlade. Steel pan melodic lines intersperse with chiming synth sequences making for an unusual yet hooky club track which will lock the dancers into its incessant groove.

STAFF COMMENTS

Matt says: Fresh new tropical house flavours for the feathers n face paint massive. Up-all-nite energy with a star-lit, neon-coloured aesthetic. Well tasty.

TRACK LISTING

A1. AcidMan 
A2. Heavily Percussed 
B1. Myatts Field 
B2. Roots