L OWN — Emotional Rescue EP

L own – Emotional Rescue EP arrives on Wilderness as catalogue WILDERNESS007, a 12-inch vinyl that pushes the label’s break-beat and jungle aesthetic into a more soulful, otherworldly direction. Building on the textures introduced on the Daybreak Survivors project for Western Lore and last year’s Back II Me EP for the same imprint, this new EP deepens the emotional resonance while keeping the kinetic pulse of jungle and rave-inspired techno. Within the Wilderness catalogue, Emotional Rescue follows a string of releases that have explored the label’s penchant for forward-thinking break-beat terrain. Earlier in 2026 the imprint issued the Always Drifting EP (WILDERNESS006) by Response & Pliskin, and the Endless Skies EP (WILDERNESS005) by Peeb, both of which emphasized airy synth work and intricate drum programming. Earlier still, Hobzee & Response’s Andromeda EP (WILDERNESS004) and the 2025 Seabeams EP (WILDERNESS002) and Fresh Memory EP (WILDERNESS001) by Response & Pliskin set a foundation of rhythmic complexity that L own now expands upon. Side A opens with “Way I Can”, a track that channels the EP’s overarching mood through a rolling break-beat groove, offering a spacious backdrop that invites layered mixing. It segues into “Loner”, a darker counterpoint that tightens the rhythm while retaining the emotive ambience, creating a subtle tension that prepares the listener for the flip side. On side B, the title track “Emotional Rescue” crystallises the EP’s concept: a lush, atmospheric piece that blends jungle’s syncopation with techno-derived drive, providing a focal point for a set’s peak. The final cut, “What I’m Feeling”, serves as a reflective close, its melodic contour echoing the earlier themes while winding down the momentum for a smooth transition out of the set. For L own, the EP sits between the two parts of the Daybreak Survivors series released on Western Lore (FP3, 2025 and FP4, 2026), both 12-inch vinyl outings that explored nocturnal narratives through break-beat structures. Emotional Rescue therefore represents a continuation of that exploratory thread, but with a more pronounced emotional palette that distinguishes it from the earlier, more abstract outings. In the current underground landscape, where break-beat and jungle intersect with techno’s evolving sensibility, this record offers a nuanced take that should resonate with DJs seeking both rhythmic intensity and melodic depth. Its tracks provide versatile entry points: “Way I Can” works well as an opening groove, “Loner” can be layered for a darker middle-section, while “Emotional Rescue” commands the dancefloor’s peak, and “What I’m Feeling” offers a thoughtful outro. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of L own’s recent projects and the label’s recent output, ensuring a familiar tactile experience for collectors and DJs alike. L own – Emotional Rescue EP, Wilderness, catalogue WILDERNESS007, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. L own – Way I Can A2. L own – Loner B1. L own – Emotional Rescue B2. L own – What I'm Feeling