Gentle Push by Steve Bug & Cle

The dream team pairing of Steve Bug and Cle are back on Poker Flat with another pair of absolute heaters. The duo have worked together countless times, both being veterans of the German rave scene spanning right back to its early days, yet their output remains as fresh and vital as ever.

'Gentle Push' is a case in point - choppy samples kick off proceedings, heavy on the FX before classic house chords and a thick, rolling bassline bubble up to the surface. The kick is held off until the optimal moment, making this a candidate for a full arms-in-the-air moment.

A Pinch of Space is a little harder, but seems crafted from the same elements. The kick hits hard while a shimmering synth lead is layered via heavy delays and reverb to create a trippy, psychedelic vibe.

Steve Bug is a true original. His commitment to quality has made him one of the world’s most revered artists and curators, and along with his label Poker Flat – which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2019 – has made a sizeable contribution to the house and techno scene. Outside of his own labels, Steve has released on Bedrock, Knee Deep In Sound, Minus, Cocoon, Defected and various others.