ALL THINGS NICE — The Post Chaise EP

All Things Nice – The Post Chaise EP opens on LA RIOT (catalogue LARIOT001) as a 12-inch vinyl offering a concise slice of mid-90s minimal and tech house. The reissue brings back three original cuts recorded under the All Things Nice moniker, a project born from the Bishop Auchland night run by Chris Scott, Stuart Baker and Julian Bowron. The EP’s blend of tribal percussion, driving drums and deep-house ambience makes it a compelling reference point for the era’s underground dancefloor aesthetics. Within the LA RIOT roster, this release stands alongside the label’s broader focus on forward-thinking house, yet no further catalogue context is required. The record simply re-presents the trio’s final 1994 EP, preserving the original spirit that has kept it circulating among collectors. Side A begins with “Post Chaise”, a timbales-laden jam that layers propulsive tech-house drums with the ambience of crowd noise, creating a lively, almost live-room feel. The percussion-driven groove sets a kinetic tone that immediately engages the listener. Following it, “The Bishops Groove” shifts into a deeper, steamy atmosphere; its tribal character deepens the mood, offering a smoother, more hypnotic continuation that balances the high energy of the opener. Side B opens with “This Groove”, which expands the EP’s emotional range. Vocal yelps punctuate the track while surging synth lines add a sense of forward momentum, turning the piece into a more expressive statement. The B-side concludes with the “This Groove (Sunday Fantasy mix)”, highlighted by the label as the EP’s standout. This version softens the edge, adopting a cosmic, deep-house texture that remains propulsive yet more ethereal, providing an ideal closing atmosphere for a set that wishes to transition from peak intensity to a more reflective groove. The Post Chaise EP is relevant for DJs seeking a compact set of tracks that move from percussive tech-house energy to tribal depth and finally to expressive, vocal-tinged deep house. Its sequencing supports a narrative arc: the opening timbales rhythm can launch a peak-hour set, the middle tribal groove offers a bridge to more melodic moments, and the Sunday Fantasy mix supplies a smooth, atmospheric wind-down. Collectors will appreciate the preservation of the original 1994 sound, which remains vivid and dancefloor-ready. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the original issue and delivering the analog warmth that the original production relied upon. The physical presentation respects the era’s aesthetic without additional embellishments. All Things Nice – The Post Chaise EP, LA RIOT, catalogue LARIOT001, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. All Things Nice – Post Chaise A2. All Things Nice – The Bishops Groove B1. All Things Nice – This Groove B2. All Things Nice – This Groove (Sunday Fantasy mix)