NICO FORSTER — The Long Way EP

Nico Forster – The Long Way EP opens Ambelion Records’ catalogue with a 12-inch vinyl that channels two decades of underground electro and minimal house sensibilities. Catalogued as AMB001, the record arrives on 30 November 2026 and presents a concise four-track journey that reflects the label’s ambition to offer “Timeless Music for Cult Selectors.” Forster, the label’s founder, brings his extensive experience as DJ, producer, live performer and collector to a release that feels both personal and forward-looking. The EP’s context is rooted in Ambelion’s stated purpose: to provide a home for music that transcends fleeting trends, favoring character and durability over genre constraints. While no other releases are listed for the label, the description positions The Long Way EP as a culmination of Forster’s ten-year compositional arc and the inaugural statement of a project built on long-term relevance. Side A opens with “Underneath,” a track that immediately establishes a deep, rolling groove, setting a tone of understated tension that invites seamless mixing. It is followed by “Surrounded,” which picks up the momentum, offering a slightly brighter texture while maintaining the same hypnotic pulse, creating a natural flow between the two A-side cuts. On the flip side, “Life of Jelly” shifts the mood with a more fluid, slightly off-kilter rhythm that hints at the breaks influence noted in Forster’s background, yet it remains anchored in the record’s overarching house foundation. The EP closes with “I’m Breakgnant,” a title that suggests a playful break-beat edge; the track delivers a crisp, percussive drive that works as a strong closing statement and a useful tool for DJs looking to transition into deeper or more experimental sections of a set. Within Forster’s own output, the EP serves as a distilled reflection of his evolution across house, minimal, breaks and electro, synthesising the varied styles he has navigated behind the decks and in live settings. The material, drawn from compositions refined over a decade of performance, demonstrates how a long-term creative process can yield tracks that feel both immediate and enduring. For selectors, the record offers a versatile palette: “Underneath” and “Surrounded” provide solid, groove-centric foundations for peak-time or early-set moments; “Life of Jelly” supplies a smoother, more melodic interlude; and “I’m Breakgnant” offers a rhythmic punch suitable for late-night transitions or more experimental mixes. The sequencing ensures each side can be spun independently or as a cohesive whole, making the EP a valuable addition to crates that prize longevity and adaptability. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, aligning with the label’s emphasis on tangible, crate-ready formats that encourage hands-on interaction and long-term preservation of the music. Nico Forster – The Long Way EP, Ambelion Records, AMB001, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Nico Forster – Underneath A2. Nico Forster – Surrounded B1. Nico Forster – Life of Jelly B2. Nico Forster – I'm Breakgnant