ELODIE — Freak EP

Elodie – Freak EP arrives on Eloelo Recordings as catalogue ELO007, a 12-inch vinyl offering deep house with a hypnotic edge. The release pairs the label head’s original composition with a club-ready remix and a vinyl-only bonus, delivering a cohesive yet varied listening experience that feels both intimate and floor-focused. Within Eloelo’s catalogue the Freak EP follows the 2024 Bohemian EP (ELO004), also by Elodie, marking a continuation of the label’s refined, groove-centric aesthetic. The earlier Bohemian EP established a foundation of sleek deep house that the new EP expands upon, while the label’s broader output remains anchored in forward-thinking, timeless dance music. Side A opens with “Freak”, a slow-burning deep house track that seduces rather than assaults. Its restless, wriggling textures shift around the listener, while hand-crafted percussion keeps the groove taut and unmistakably Elodie’s. Sultry vocal hooks weave through the rhythm, and a trippy, melodic breakdown coils before the track snaps back open, offering both headphone intimacy and club-floor drive. The second cut on the side, “Carla”, is a vinyl-only bonus that has long been a digital favourite among the label’s inner circle. Timeless and seductive, it provides a deceptively powerful close to the A-side, reinforcing the EP’s overall mood of refined sensuality. Flipping to side B, the “Freak (DJ W!ld Remix)” reimagines the original with a peak-time intensity. Paris-based DJ W!ld, a veteran of the underground scene and former Circoloco resident at DC-10, injects a darker, more driving energy, built for the dancefloor and highlighted by a warped breakdown that adds tension before releasing it back into the groove. The remix showcases W!ld’s signature deep, dark house sensibility while preserving the core allure of Elodie’s composition. In the context of Elodie’s discography, the Freak EP sits between the 2024 Bohemian EP on Eloelo and the 2022 “Enteha” released on A Colourful Storm. Both earlier records demonstrate the artist’s commitment to nuanced deep house, and the new EP pushes that narrative forward with a more pronounced focus on hypnotic texture and club potency. For DJs, the EP offers a versatile toolkit: the original “Freak” works beautifully in late-night sets where mood and subtle progression are prized, while the DJ W!ld remix provides a high-energy option for peak moments. “Carla” serves as a deep-cut that can be slipped into warm-up or after-hours slots, rewarding listeners with its timeless charm. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, aligning with the label’s dedication to high-quality analog formats. Its three tracks—original, remix, and bonus—provide a concise yet complete deep house statement that rewards repeated spins. Elodie – Freak EP, Eloelo Recordings, catalogue ELO007, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Elodie – Freak A2. Elodie – Carla B1. Elodie – Freak (DJ W!ld Remix)