So we have an EP land on our lap, not a traditional one though, A dance tune THIS and different remixed versions of it. In a world where dance music is often obsessed with drops, vocals, and TikTok-friendly moments, this EP instead doubles down on groove, patience, and texture — the kind of deep-tech release that doesn’t beg for attention but earns it over time.
The title track, This, sets the tone immediately: rolling , tight percussion, and a warm analogue feel that feels less like a modern plugin preset and more like someone actually touching hardware in a dimly lit studio at 2am. There’s no vocal hook to cling onto, which might frustrate casual listeners, but that’s kind of the point — the track isn’t designed for passive consumption. It’s built for movement, for long transitions, for DJs who understand that tension doesn’t always need a payoff, sometimes it just needs space.
Then comes This (Jake Beautyman Break It Remix), which injects a slightly sharper edge into the original framework. Beautyman doesn’t tear the track apart; instead, he leans into its rhythmic core, tightening the groove and pushing it towards a more club-ready energy. It’s the kind of remix that feels respectful but still assertive, adding urgency without losing the hypnotic backbone that makes the original work.
This (Terry Francis New Life Remix) arguably brings the most character to the EP. Francis, a name with genuine weight in UK tech house, reimagines the track with a more expansive feel, giving it a sense of narrative progression rather than just repetition. It’s subtle, but it’s clever — a reminder that the best dance music isn’t about piling on elements, but knowing exactly what to remove and when to let things breathe.
Finally, This – (Korevex Remix) closes the EP with a darker, slightly more futuristic twist. Korevex pushes the track into moodier territory, flirting with minimal techno while still keeping the groove intact. It’s a strong ending, although it does risk feeling a little too safe — you sense there was room to go further into left-field territory, but the remix stops just short of fully committing.
The EP feels cohesive without being repetitive, and the lineage of classic UK tech house is clear without slipping into nostalgia cosplay. His influences — the likes of Mr G and Bushwacka — are present in spirit rather than imitation, which is exactly how it should be.
GUMR has delivered something quietly potent — and if this is where his sound is heading, the next step could be genuinely dangerous in the best way possible.
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