AUGUSTUS WILLIAMS — Increaser EP

Augustus Williams – Increaser EP arrives on Metroplex as catalogue M049, a 12-inch vinyl that situates the Detroit producer within the label’s storied electro lineage. Issued on 9 October 2026, the EP delivers four tracks that blend celestial funk with the kinetic precision that has defined Metroplex since its inception. Within Metroplex’s current output, M049 follows a series of releases that reaffirm the label’s commitment to both heritage and forward motion. Earlier in 2026 the imprint issued Aaron Carl’s “Down” (M035) and two parts of Juan Atkins’ “Back To Basics” (M055, M056), as well as Model 500’s “I.D.L.E. Remixes” (M054) and the “Classics Vol. 2” double-LP (MLP226). In this context, Augustus Williams’ debut EP extends the label’s dialogue between classic Detroit electro and contemporary techno exploration. Side A opens with “The Hook Up”, a bouncy yet minimal electro cut that propels the record with a propulsive bassline and a percolating synth arpeggio, setting a bright, rhythmic tone. The second A-side track, “Dark T”, shifts the mood, flexing Williams’ techno muscle through a deeper, more focused groove that hints at a futuristic edge while maintaining the label’s signature drive. On side B, “Pushback” continues the techno trajectory, delivering a dark, kinetic pulse that reinforces the EP’s focus on dance-floor energy. The record closes with “Submission”, described by the label as a noisy abstraction; its abrasive textures and relentless momentum provide a stark, high-energy finale that can send any set into a heaving climax. For Augustus Williams, the Increaser EP marks a significant entry in a catalogue that already includes his debut on Metroplex, positioning him among the label’s recent contributors who are redefining Detroit’s electro-techno heritage. The record’s blend of funk-inflected electro and deep techno-soul reflects both the historic sound of Metroplex and a forward-looking aesthetic. From a DJ’s perspective, the EP offers versatile tools: “The Hook Up” works as an uplifting opener or a bright insert in a tech-house set, while “Dark T” and “Pushback” provide darker, more hypnotic moments suitable for peak-time techno. “Submission” serves as a powerful closing statement or a high-energy bridge, its noisy abstraction capable of re-energising a crowd. Collectors will appreciate the concise four-track format that captures a moment of Detroit’s evolving electronic scene. The release is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching Metroplex’s long-standing format preferences and ensuring the record’s analog fidelity for both DJs and audiophiles. Augustus Williams – Increaser EP, Metroplex, catalogue M049, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Augustus Williams – The Hook Up A2. Augustus Williams – Dark T B1. Augustus Williams – Pushback B2. Augustus Williams – Submission