DAVID AGRELLA — Kom Dansen EP

David Agrella – Kom Dansen EP, released on Seven Hills Records as SHR007, is a four-track 12-inch that explores the darker, more psychedelic side of contemporary tech house. Released in December 2023, the EP combines thick, growling basslines, heavy 909-driven rhythms, minor-key atmospheres, psychedelic samples and tightly controlled percussion across two original productions and a remix by Kompo. The result is a distinctly late-night record: physical, hypnotic and built around groove rather than conventional song structures. For its seventh original release, Seven Hills Records invited David Agrella to the label alongside Kompo, who contributes the remix on the B-side. The label describes Kom Dansen as one of Agrella’s darker EPs, with all four tracks designed specifically for the dancefloor. The release sits between house and tech house, while specialist retailers also place it within the wider techno spectrum. Its musical identity is nevertheless quite specific: deep bass pressure, a pronounced 909 kick, psychedelic textures and a sense of controlled tension running through the entire record. David Agrella is a producer and label owner whose Agrellomatica imprint has established a strong connection with the contemporary underground house and techno scene. His work has received support from artists including Jane Fitz, Laurent Garnier, Ivan Smagghe, Francesco Farfa, Enzo Siragusa, Moxie, Ciel, Massimiliano Pagliara and others, placing his productions within a broad network of selectors interested in deeper and more experimental club music. Seven Hills’ decision to feature him on SHR007 therefore reflects an established reputation rather than a debut from an unknown producer. The EP opens with “Deseo”, a 128 BPM track driven by a rolling bassline, precise funky drum programming and a vocal recorded by Agrella himself. The vocal element gives the production an immediately recognisable character without turning it into a conventional vocal house track. Instead, the voice becomes another component of the rhythmic and psychedelic architecture, interacting with the heavy 909 kick and the low-end movement. “Deseo” develops through twists and turns rather than a conventional verse-and-chorus structure. Its bassline provides the constant forward motion, while the percussion keeps the groove sharply defined. Specialist retailer Newtone highlights the track’s psychedelic qualities and its use of Spanish-language counting samples, while describing the overall EP as a dark, hypnotic form of psychedelic tech house. A2, “Kom Dansen”, pushes the low-end emphasis even further. Listed at 128 BPM, it is built around what Seven Hills describes as a huge bassline, creating the most immediate physical impact on the A-side. The track’s concept is described by the label in cinematic terms, taking the listener on a nocturnal journey into a “wormhole” as the momentum continually builds. The arrangement is therefore less about a sudden peak and more about sustained escalation: each rhythmic layer contributes to the sensation of forward movement. The combination of the heavy bassline and 909 kick gives “Kom Dansen” a particularly strong club function. The rhythm section remains direct and powerful, while atmospheric elements provide enough depth to prevent the track from becoming purely functional. It is the kind of production that can sit comfortably in the middle of a long tech-house or techno set, maintaining pressure without relying on obvious commercial hooks. The B-side begins with “Sabotage Signals”, a 126 BPM track that moves further into the darker side of the EP. The bass remains deep and growling, but the emphasis shifts toward atmosphere. Spooked-out synthesizer sounds and unsettling pads create a more disorientating environment around the rhythm section, giving the track a distinctly psychedelic quality. This is arguably the most atmospheric production on the original side of the record. The contrast between the powerful low end and the uneasy upper-register textures creates tension without requiring a dramatic breakdown. Instead, the track derives its character from the interaction between the groove and the surrounding sound design. The result is a deep, hypnotic tool that can work particularly well in darker late-night sets. Closing the EP is “Sabotage Signals (Kompo Remix)”. The remix strips the original arrangement back and changes the emphasis of the bassline, transforming the track into a sharper and more rhythmically focused interpretation. The label describes the result as a bassline with a particularly physical, almost wrist-snapping impact. At 127 BPM, it sits between the tempo of the original and the faster A-side tracks, making it an effective final transition for the record. The decision to place the remix after the original is important. Rather than presenting a completely different interpretation, Kompo isolates the strongest rhythmic elements of “Sabotage Signals” and rebuilds the track around them. This makes the B-side work as a progression: the original establishes the atmosphere, while the remix reduces the surrounding detail and increases the physical emphasis of the groove. Across all four tracks, the production is unified by the use of substantial low-end, 909 percussion and carefully controlled psychedelic textures. The tempos range from 126 to 128 BPM, giving SHR007 a consistent rhythmic identity while allowing subtle differences in intensity between individual tracks. The sequencing also makes practical sense for vinyl DJs, with each track providing a slightly different balance between bass pressure, atmosphere and rhythmic density. For DJs, Kom Dansen EP is particularly suited to late-night tech-house, psychedelic house and deeper techno programming. “Deseo” offers the most funk-oriented groove and vocal character, while “Kom Dansen” delivers the biggest bass-driven impact on the A-side. “Sabotage Signals” moves into darker and more atmospheric territory, and Kompo’s remix provides a stripped-back, rhythmically aggressive conclusion. The four tracks can therefore be used independently or sequenced as a coherent progression. The physical format is an important part of the release. SHR007 is a 12-inch vinyl release on Seven Hills Records, the seventh original release in the label’s catalogue. Seven Hills describes itself as a label forged in Sheffield and cultivated in London, while the record itself reflects the label’s interest in underground electronic music spanning house, techno and related forms. David Agrella – Kom Dansen EP is ultimately a dark and highly functional piece of contemporary underground club music. From the rolling, vocal-led “Deseo” and huge bassline of “Kom Dansen” to the psychedelic tension of “Sabotage Signals” and Kompo’s stripped-back remix, SHR007 maintains a clear focus on physical groove, atmosphere and late-night dancefloor pressure. For DJs and collectors looking for a 12-inch that connects tech house, psychedelic textures and classic 909-driven club production, Kom Dansen EP is a particularly strong entry in the Seven Hills Records catalogue.