JOMNI — Yonder EP

Jomni – Yonder EP is a four-track 12-inch vinyl release on Gorin Recordings, catalog number GRN003, released in August 2025. Bringing together three original productions — “Mold”, “Boxe” and “Ekko” — with a remix of “Boxe” by Aarhus-based producer Central, the EP sits at the intersection of minimal house, deep house and tech house. It is a refined example of contemporary underground club music, combining understated groove, melodic detail and carefully constructed rhythmic movement without sacrificing dancefloor functionality. Yonder EP also represents an important point in the early catalogue of Gorin Recordings. The label was established by members of the Kyoto-connected Pee.J Anderson circle, including Jomni and Jori, alongside Miki Kehai, and the release follows Jori’s Sonder EP as the third Gorin catalogue number. Jomni is also one half of Pee.J Anderson and has been closely associated with Kyoto’s NC4K scene, a community known for moving freely between house, garage, jungle, breakbeat and other forms of underground electronic music. That wider musical environment is useful context for understanding Yonder EP: the record is firmly rooted in house music, but its rhythmic design and detailed electronic production avoid the limitations of a narrowly defined genre. The opening track, “Mold”, immediately establishes the EP’s distinctive character. At 132 BPM, it is the fastest and most energetic cut on the record, but its momentum comes from a controlled combination of rhythm, melodic synth work and subtle sample interplay rather than from an overly aggressive arrangement. Contemporary descriptions of the track highlight its short, bouncing phrases, melodic synthesizer elements and intelligent drum programming. The result is a deep and hypnotic house track with enough movement to work effectively in a DJ set while retaining the spacious, detailed character associated with Jomni’s productions. “Mold” is particularly interesting because its groove does not depend on obvious peak-time gestures. Instead, the track develops through small rhythmic and melodic interactions, allowing the arrangement to remain engaging over an extended mix. The combination of a steady club pulse, carefully placed samples and melodic electronic textures gives it a fluid quality that places it comfortably between minimal tech house and deeper forms of house music. It is the kind of track that can provide momentum without dominating the surrounding material in a DJ mix. A2, “Boxe”, moves the EP into a slightly slower and more spacious direction at 125 BPM. Here Jomni’s approach becomes even more focused on groove and repetition. Short, chopped sample elements interact with the underlying rhythm, creating a sense of forward motion through subtle changes rather than dramatic arrangement shifts. Newtone describes the track as a deep-tech cut built around chopped samples and key elements, while other specialist retailers place the EP within the minimal house and deep-house spectrum. “Boxe” is also significant because it becomes the central idea for the record’s closing remix. The original version provides a strong rhythmic framework, but its relatively restrained approach leaves enough space for another producer to reinterpret the material without losing the identity of the original composition. B1, “Ekko”, runs at approximately 130 BPM and introduces another shade of Jomni’s sound. The track is driven by nostalgic upper-register elements and a prominent bassline, creating a warmer and more emotionally suggestive atmosphere while maintaining the rhythmic precision of the rest of the EP. Specialist descriptions characterize “Ekko” as a track led by its nostalgic melodic material and bass movement, reinforcing the balance between functional club rhythm and understated musicality that defines Yonder EP. The final track, “Boxe (Central Remix)”, provides the EP with its most obvious reinterpretation. Central, the Aarhus-based producer, retains the core identity of Jomni’s original but introduces a different sense of weight and movement. The remix has been described as a groove-focused reinterpretation with elements of 1990s house and a stronger bass presence, turning “Boxe” into a more direct dancefloor tool while preserving the understated character of the original. At around 126 BPM, it sits naturally between the other tracks on the record and works as a convincing conclusion to the EP. The inclusion of Central is particularly appropriate within the context of Gorin. The label’s catalogue connects producers and DJs from Japan and Denmark, and the relationship is reflected in the music itself. Jomni’s productions combine Kyoto’s experimental approach to underground house music with a refined minimal aesthetic that can also be heard across the wider Aarhus and Scandinavian underground scene. Central’s remix strengthens that connection rather than feeling like an unrelated guest appearance. There is also a notable history behind “Mold”: Japanese retailer Naminohana Records reports that Central had already played the track in his DJ mixes in 2024, before Yonder EP was released. This places the track within an established DJ context rather than presenting the 2025 vinyl as its first appearance in isolation. From a DJ perspective, Yonder EP is a highly practical four-track record. The four productions occupy a relatively compact BPM range while offering enough variation in groove, density and atmosphere to be useful at different points in a house or minimal-tech set. “Mold” provides the most energetic entry point, “Boxe” offers a more restrained and sample-driven groove, “Ekko” adds melodic and bass-led depth, and Central’s remix gives the record a more pronounced 90s-house-inflected finish. The tracks can therefore be used individually or treated as a coherent sequence. For collectors of contemporary Japanese house and minimal music, Yonder EP is also an important Gorin release. The record documents an early stage of the label’s catalogue and highlights Jomni’s solo work outside the Pee.J Anderson project. Gorin’s catalogue subsequently expanded with releases from artists including Jori, Miki Kehai, Daisuke Kondo and Yomni, but GRN003 remains a focused statement built around one producer and one carefully chosen remix. Jomni – Yonder EP on Gorin Recordings is therefore more than a straightforward four-track minimal house record. It is a carefully balanced 12-inch that brings together deep house atmosphere, minimal-tech groove, melodic electronic detail and understated dancefloor pressure. With “Mold”, “Boxe”, “Ekko” and Central’s remix of “Boxe”, GRN003 demonstrates why Jomni’s productions have become associated with the deeper, more nuanced side of contemporary underground house music. For DJs looking for sophisticated grooves and for collectors following the development of Gorin Recordings, Yonder EP is a strong and highly distinctive addition to the 12-inch format.