MF — Haunted City EP

MF – Haunted City EP arrives on Third Landscapes as TLS003, a 12-inch vinyl that delves into the darker corridors of tech house, techno house and deep house. The record opens with a five-and-a-half minute title track that blends a relentless, metronomic drum drive with plaintive pads, setting a mechanistic mood that feels like a march for an inevitable future. Within the label’s output, Haunted City EP stands as a focused statement of MF’s current aesthetic, following the label’s recent releases and preceding upcoming ones without claiming a chronological position. The EP’s four cuts are sequenced to build tension and release across both sides. Side A opens with “Haunted City”, a bumping techno piece whose forward-propelling rhythm creates a sense of momentum ideal for early-set energy. The second cut, “Knopfmond”, shifts into a brooding chug that leans on muted synth stabs and a prominent kick, evoking the atmosphere of a smoke-filled club break. On Side B, “Pinch Hitter” accelerates the tempo further; despite its propulsive thrust it veers into a deeper, more introspective space, offering selectors a tool to transition from peak intensity to a more intimate groove. The record closes with “Trix”, an energetic off-beat track driven by a pendulous bassline that can coax the floor into motion when deployed at the right moment. In the context of contemporary underground electronic music, the EP’s blend of metronomic precision and emotive pads reflects a current fascination with techno’s industrial edge while retaining the groove-centric sensibility of deep house. The progression from the marching feel of the opener to the introspective middle and the final burst of kinetic energy mirrors the ebb and flow of a well-crafted set. For DJs, the record offers clear functional moments: “Haunted City” works as a powerful opener or a bridge into darker terrain; “Knopfmond” serves as a tension-building tool for peak-time peaks; “Pinch Hitter” provides a versatile transition point for deeper, more reflective passages; and “Trix” is primed for peak-time climax or a late-night surge. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the EP’s ability to cover a range of moods within a compact four-track format. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of techno and deep house aficionados who value the tactile and sonic qualities of analog playback. MF – Haunted City EP, Third Landscapes, TLS003, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. MF – Haunted City A2. MF – Knopfmond B1. MF – Pinch Hitter B2. MF – Trix