FILTH — Voodoo

Filth – Voodoo Suspect Packages returns with SUS003R, a 12-inch vinyl that revisits the early-2000s UK tech-house scene through the lens of Daniel Poli and Paul Stubbs. The EP, originally issued in 2002, has been resurrected for contemporary decks, offering a rare glimpse of the Swag Studios era that shaped much of the underground sound. Its three tracks—“Voodoo (Nag’s Mix)”, “Dancin’” and “Whispas Dub”—re-contextualise the label’s historic output while remaining firmly rooted in the genre’s hypnotic groove. Within Suspect Packages’ recent chronology, Voodoo follows the earlier 2026 release Drug Kissed Angels by Autonomy (catalogue SUS004). That pairing highlights the label’s commitment to forward-thinking tech house, with Voodoo extending the catalogue’s narrative by re-examining a formative period. The EP’s placement after SUS004 underscores Suspect Packages’ interest in both archival material and fresh reinterpretations. Side A opens with “Voodoo (Nag’s Mix)”. Nag Kirinde’s remix sharpens the original’s dark, rolling bassline, delivering a deep, rolling momentum that feels tailor-made for late-night sets. The mix maintains the track’s hypnotic pulse while adding subtle shifts that keep the groove evolving across the bar. On Side B, “Dancin’” arrives as a familiar favourite, having earned a spot on Terry Francis’s Fabric 02 compilation. Its driving rhythm and stripped-back arrangement make it instantly adaptable for peak-time moments, offering DJs a reliable, dancefloor-focused tool. The final cut, “Whispas Dub”, closes the record with a dub-inflected reinterpretation that strips back melodic elements in favour of echoing textures and a spacious feel, providing a perfect wind-down or transition piece. For Filth, Voodoo sits alongside the 2026 Cruise Music 12-inch “Cruise Music Vinyl Jams Vol XIV” (catalogue CM014), another entry that showcases the producer’s ongoing engagement with vinyl-based releases. While the earlier Cruise Music outing leaned into a broader house palette, Voodoo returns to the darker, tech-oriented side of Filth’s catalogue, reinforcing the artist’s reputation for delivering tracks that balance underground credibility with club-ready energy. In the broader context of contemporary underground electronic music, Voodoo serves as both a historical document and a functional piece of current DJ armoury. Its reissue reflects a growing appetite for the raw, analog-centric aesthetics of early-2000s UK house, while the fresh remix by Nag Kirinde bridges that era with present-day production sensibilities. The record thus occupies a niche where nostalgia meets relevance, offering listeners a direct line to the Swag Studios chapter of a producer-engineer-label owner’s legacy. From a DJ’s perspective, the EP provides three distinct tools. “Voodoo (Nag’s Mix)” works as a deep-groove opener or a mid-set mood setter, its evolving texture allowing seamless mixing into more percussive tracks. “Dancin’” is a straightforward, kinetic piece that can drive a peak-time peak, its proven track record on Fabric 02 attesting to its effectiveness. “Whispas Dub” offers a spacious, dub-laden outro that can be employed to transition into more melodic or vocal-heavy selections, or simply to close a set with a lingering, resonant vibe. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of its original 2002 issue. The physical medium preserves the tactile experience that many collectors and DJs value, ensuring the grooves retain the warmth and depth associated with the era’s analog output. Filth – Voodoo, Suspect Packages, catalogue SUS003R, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks. Tracklist: A1. Filth – Voodoo (Nag’s Mix) B1. Filth – Dancin’ B2. Filth – Whispas Dub