PAUL K, SUCIU — Reversed Piracy EP [vinyl Only]

Paul K & Suciu – Reversed Piracy EP [Vinyl Only] arrives on Kooky Music as catalogue KKYV12, a 12-inch vinyl that slots into the label’s current wave of minimal house releases. The EP’s title hints at a playful subversion of familiar patterns, while the “Vinyl Only” note underscores its dedication to the analog format. Within Kooky Music’s recent output, KKYV12 follows the “Ride On EP” by Gogan (KKYV05, 2024) and the “Flip EP” by Minube (KKYV07, 2025), and sits alongside three 2026 entries – “The Bizz EP” (Loopdeville, KKYV10), “Bad Bad Cricket Man EP” (Jay Tripwire, KKYV08) and “Measured By The Silence EP” (Valeria Croft, KKYV09). This placement situates the record in a period where the label is foregrounding crisp, stripped-back grooves that favour subtle movement over overt hooks. Side A opens with “Reversed Piracy”. The track leans into a tight, looping structure that feels designed for late-night mixing, offering a steady pulse that can be layered under more melodic elements. Its minimal palette allows DJs to manipulate tension, making it a useful tool for building or releasing energy in a set. On the flip, “Broom Master” continues the minimal house aesthetic while shifting the mood slightly. The composition provides a slightly more spacious feel, giving room for percussive accents to breathe. Its placement after “Reversed Piracy” creates a natural progression from a tighter groove to a more open, atmospheric closing, a sequencing choice that encourages seamless transitions. For Paul K, the EP arrives after the “MIS HERMANOS RUMANOS PART 3 EP” on Acmé (ACME12, 2024) and the “Black Round 36: A Journey into Hypnotic Minimalism” on Cult.Beat (CBV002, 2024), both of which explored deep, hypnotic textures. “Reversed Piracy EP” extends that interest in minimalism, but the collaboration with Suciu adds a fresh perspective. Suciu’s recent “Reziban” on Pressure Traxx Silver Series (PTXS018, 2026) also embraced a pared-back approach, making this joint effort a logical continuation of their individual explorations. In the broader context of contemporary underground house, the record reflects a current fascination with restraint and subtle modulation. Kooky Music’s catalogue has been curating a series of releases that prioritize groove over flash, and this EP contributes another concise statement to that narrative. From a DJ’s viewpoint, the two tracks offer distinct yet compatible tools. “Reversed Piracy” works well as an intro or a looping backbone, while “Broom Master” can serve as a bridge or a closing mood setter. Both cuts are short enough to be mixed creatively, yet their minimal construction leaves ample space for layering and live manipulation. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, adhering to the “Vinyl Only” specification noted by the label. No additional format variants are mentioned, reinforcing its focus on the tactile, analog experience. Paul K & Suciu – Reversed Piracy EP [Vinyl Only], Kooky Music, catalogue KKYV12, 12-inch vinyl, two tracks. Tracklist: A1. Paul K & Suciu – Reversed Piracy B1. Paul K & Suciu – Broom Master