LEROSA — Facing Your Enemy

Lerosa – Facing Your Enemy opens the Floodplain FLOOD003 12-inch vinyl with a deep-house proposition that sits squarely in the label’s forward-thinking techno house niche. The record arrives at the end of November 2026 and showcases the producer’s reputation for brooding, club-ready tracks, a pedigree built on outings for Ostgut Ton, Ferox, Enclave and D1 as well as sets at Tresor, Fabric and the Open Ear festival on Sherkin Island. Within Floodplain’s catalogue, Facing Your Enemy follows Lee Holman’s “Plasma Wave” (FLOOD002, 2025) and Dave Anderson’s “Downstairs Groove” (FLOOD001, 2024), continuing the label’s trajectory of crisp, kinetic releases that balance melodic nuance with a driving low-end. Lerosa’s contribution adds a darker, more atmospheric shade to the roster, reinforcing Floodplain’s commitment to forward-looking techno house. Side A begins with the title track “Facing Your Enemy”, an insistent deep-house burner that rides a gritty, bouncing groove and steadily builds tension throughout its run. The momentum carries directly into “Shimmer”, a smokey, atmospheric piece that feels like a dream from another dimension, offering a contrast of airy texture while maintaining the record’s overall depth. Side B opens with “Corners”, a crisp and fresh groove that hints at subtle chordal lifts, giving the track a sense of elevation without breaking its kinetic focus. The side closes with “Outrun”, an evolving acid-tinged composition overlaid with haunting overtones; its unsettling character makes it a fitting conclusion to the EP, resonating with the current mood of the underground. Facing Your Enemy sits alongside Lerosa’s recent “Blinded By Thinking” (Assemble Music AS-31, 2026) and earlier outings such as the “Kiss Me Again EP” (Welt Discos WLTD002, 2021) and the “Bucket Of Eggs” double-12” (Acid Test ATLP10, 2019). The new EP refines the artist’s established blend of deep, melancholic house and confident techno, extending the sonic narrative explored on those previous releases while delivering fresh, club-ready ideas. For DJs, the record offers a clear structural flow: the A-side provides a deep, hypnotic build suited for early-night sets, while the B-side supplies a more immediate groove and a closing track that can be deployed for peak-time tension. Collectors will appreciate the hand-stamped, hand-numbered coloured vinyl, which adds a tactile uniqueness to the pressing. Facing Your Enemy is presented as a 12-inch vinyl EP, featuring four tracks that span the deep-house and techno spectrum. The record’s catalogue number is FLOOD003, released on Floodplain. Tracklist: A1. Lerosa – Facing Your Enemy A2. Lerosa – Shimmer B1. Lerosa – Corners B2. Lerosa – Outrun