SCALER — Reflex LP

Scaler – REFLEX LP opens the Black Acre ACRE107V 12-inch vinyl with a burst of kinetic electro and bass that feels like a live set distilled onto record. Fresh from the critically praised sophomore album Endlessly, which earned an AIM nomination for Best Independent Album, the Bristol collective turns the intricate layers of that record inside out, delivering raw, immediate energy that mirrors the feeling of “when your body outruns your head”. Within Black Acre’s catalogue, REFLEX LP follows the earlier release Commodo – Deep Harbour (ACRE100, 2026), continuing the label’s focus on forward-thinking, bass-heavy electronic music. The EP sits comfortably alongside the label’s recent output, reinforcing its reputation for high-octane, dancefloor-ready productions. Side A begins with “Burn”, a track that ignites the set with a relentless drive, its pulse pushing forward as if chasing a fleeting moment. The second cut, “Spiral”, twists the momentum into a looping, hypnotic groove that feels like a reaction to the first, maintaining the record’s overall sense of chase and flight. On side B, “Pusher” picks up the intensity, offering a propulsive rhythm that works as a bridge between the earlier kinetic thrust and the final statement. The EP closes with “Rubber”, a track that stretches out the momentum, providing a rubber-like elasticity that lets the energy ebb and flow without losing its edge. REFLEX LP captures a moment in Scaler’s evolution where the collaborative studio process is stripped back to its core, emphasizing instinct over deliberation. The record’s four tracks form a compact narrative of instinctual movement, each piece feeding the next while retaining its own identity. In the context of contemporary underground electronic music, the EP stands as a testament to the power of live-room interaction translated into a vinyl format, offering a visceral experience that aligns with the current appetite for immediacy and physicality on the dancefloor. For DJs, the EP delivers four distinct tools: “Burn” and “Pusher” provide high-energy peaks suitable for peak-time moments, while “Spiral” and “Rubber” offer more flexible, looping sections that can be layered or extended in a set. Collectors will appreciate the concise yet potent statement from a band that has already made a mark with Endlessly, and the record’s placement within Black Acre’s forward-looking catalogue adds further appeal. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, preserving the analog warmth that complements Scaler’s machine-driven sound. The format allows the EP’s kinetic energy to translate directly to the needle, ensuring the physicality of the music matches the instinctive theme of the record. Scaler – REFLEX LP, Black Acre, catalogue ACRE107V, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Scaler – Burn A2. Scaler – Spiral B1. Scaler – Pusher B2. Scaler – Rubber