DAN CURTIN — The Lush Network

Dan Curtin – The Lush Network opens Dolly Dubs Records’ DOLLYDUBS007 with four forward-thinking cuts that map a concise techno journey across electro and Detroit-style territory. Issued as a 12-inch vinyl on 16 October 2026, the record showcases Curtin’s signature energetic, idea-rich approach, moving from vibey electro textures to uptempo, euphoria-driven techno, before diving into broken-beat lushness. Within the Dolly Dubs catalogue, The Lush Network arrives alongside Staffan Lindberg’s Y2k Ep (DOLLYDUBS003), which shares the same release date. The pairing highlights the label’s commitment to contemporary electro-techno narratives, positioning Curtin’s EP as a complementary statement in a day that underscores Dolly Dubs’ curatorial focus on forward-looking dance music. Side A begins with “Flight Lush”, a track that channels the label’s electro lineage while hinting at the soaring, melodic thrust typical of Curtin’s output. It sets a bright, kinetic tone that segues into “Its What You Wanted”, a piece that leans into a more urgent, Detroit-esque rhythm, providing a contrast that heightens the momentum of the side. On the flip side, “Perfume and Cigarettes” introduces a more textured, broken-beat ambience, offering a lush, atmospheric interlude that balances the record’s earlier intensity. The side closes with “The Fundamental Mind”, a composition that consolidates the EP’s thematic arc, delivering a resonant techno closure that feels both reflective and propulsive. The Lush Network follows a line of releases that have seen Curtin explore diverse facets of techno and electro. Earlier in 2025 he delivered The Silicon Dawn (2×12″, Peacefrog Records), Pregenesis Remixes (12″, Elypsia Records) and two editions of The 4 Lights (2×12″, De:Tuned), each reinforcing his reputation for intricate production and club-ready dynamics. This EP continues that trajectory, condensing his multi-dimensional style into a compact, four-track statement. For DJs, the record offers a versatile palette: “Flight Lush” and “Its What You Wanted” provide high-energy entry points for peak-time sets, while “Perfume and Cigarettes” and “The Fundamental Mind” serve as effective mood-shifters for late-night or back-to-back transitions. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the way the EP captures a moment of evolution in Curtin’s catalogue, as well as its place within Dolly Dubs’ contemporary electro-techno output. The release is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent output and aligning with the physical medium preferred by techno aficionados. Dan Curtin – The Lush Network, Dolly Dubs Records, catalogue DOLLYDUBS007, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Dan Curtin – Flight Lush A2. Dan Curtin – Its What You Wanted B1. Dan Curtin – Perfume and Cigarettes B2. Dan Curtin – The Fundamental Mind