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Pearson Sound, Marie Davidson & Autumns – Heat
The new 12-inch from Pearson Sound, catalogued as PEARS5, arrives as a collaborative EP that unites three distinct voices from the current electronica landscape. Issued on 30 October 2026, the record pairs Pearson Sound’s kinetic sensibility with Marie Davidson’s incisive lyrical edge and Autumns’ textured remixing, delivering a concise yet varied listening experience across three tracks.
While Pearson Sound’s recent output includes the Hessle Audio 12-inch Which Way Is Up (HES046, 2024), and Marie Davidson has been prolific on DEEWEE and Because Music with releases such as City Of Clowns (DEEWEE089, 2026) and Contrarian (DEEWEE076, 2025), Heat marks a rare convergence of these artists on a single vinyl. Autumns, known for the Get A Life, Listen To Autumns EP (DNO020, 2025) and the DSS Dubplate (TSR24EP, 2023), brings a remix perspective that complements the original material.
Side A opens with “Original”, the titular centerpiece of the EP. The track establishes a driving groove that balances Pearson Sound’s club-ready propulsion with a melodic undercurrent that hints at Davidson’s vocal phrasing, even though the title remains instrumental. Its structure provides a solid launchpad for DJs seeking a rhythmic anchor that can be layered into longer sets.
Flipping to side B, “Extended Mix” expands the initial ideas, stretching the arrangement into a more spacious form. The extended version retains the core pulse while allowing additional development, making it suitable for peak-time moments where a gradual build is required. Its length offers mixers room to blend in percussive elements or to transition from deeper sections of a set.
The final cut, “Autumns Remix”, reinterprets the original material through Autumns’ distinctive production lens. By reworking the core motifs, the remix adds a textural depth that contrasts with the more straightforward drive of the A-side, offering a darker, more atmospheric vibe that can serve as a closing statement or a bridge into more experimental territory.
Within the context of each artist’s recent discography, Heat functions as a point of intersection. Pearson Sound’s earlier work on Hessle Audio showcased a focus on kinetic, bass-heavy tracks; here the collaboration introduces a slightly more melodic dimension. Marie Davidson’s recent releases on DEEWEE and Because Music have emphasized lyrical storytelling over electronic backdrops, and this EP provides a platform where those vocal ideas can be hinted at without dominating the instrumental framework. Autumns’ remixing pedigree, demonstrated on the Get A Life EP and the DSS Dubplate, is evident in the nuanced re-shaping of the source material, adding a layer of depth that aligns with the label’s penchant for forward-thinking reinterpretations.
For DJs, the record offers three distinct tools. “Original” works as a reliable opener or a mid-set filler, its steady momentum easily mixed with both deep and peak-time selections. The “Extended Mix” supplies a longer canvas for layering, ideal for building tension before a climax. Meanwhile, the “Autumns Remix” provides a darker, more introspective mood that can be deployed to transition toward more experimental or downtempo moments. Collectors will appreciate the concise format and the convergence of three respected names on a single 12-inch, a rarity in the current vinyl market.
The release is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the contributing artists’ recent outings. Its straightforward presentation respects the music’s focus on rhythm and texture rather than on visual embellishments.
Pearson Sound, Marie Davidson & Autumns – Heat, Pearson Sound, PEARS5, 12-inch vinyl, three tracks.
Tracklist:
A1. Pearson Sound & Marie Davidson & Autumns – Original
B1. Pearson Sound & Marie Davidson & Autumns – Extended Mix
B2. Pearson Sound & Marie Davidson & Autumns – Autumns Remix