SHADOW CHILD — Beginnings Vol 1

Shadow Child – Beginnings Vol 1 arrives on FOOD MUSIC as catalogue YUM75A, a 12-inch vinyl that pulls material from the producer’s in-demand vaults for the first time on record. The deep-house outing lands on 4 December 2026 and promises the kind of groove-centric focus that has made the Shadow Child name a staple of club-room playlists. Within FOOD MUSIC’s recent output, Beginnings Vol 1 follows a string of releases that have solidified the label’s reputation for forward-looking house. Earlier this year the imprint issued Njoi’s “The Dubs” (YUMNJ4V, 2024) and Volaris’s “Into The Night” (YUM064V, 2024), while Shadow Child’s own “Connected Pt. 1” (YUMLP02V1, 2024) and “Connected Pt. 2” (YUMLP02V2, 2024) already demonstrated the label’s affinity for melodic, rhythm-driven cuts. The new record therefore continues a trajectory that balances deep-house sophistication with club-ready energy. Side A opens with “String Thing”. The title hints at a taut, melodic line that threads through the track, positioning it as a warm-up that builds subtle tension before handing over to the B-side. Its placement suggests a groove that can sit comfortably at the start of a set, offering DJs a smooth entry point that encourages gradual escalation. Flipping the record, “The Only One” on side B carries a more decisive character. The title implies a singular focus, and the track delivers a confident pulse that can serve as a peak-time anchor or a late-night highlight. Its relationship to “String Thing” creates a natural progression from a measured opening to a more assertive statement, giving the record a compact narrative arc. Shadow Child’s recent discography reinforces the context of this release. Earlier in 2026 the artist delivered the “DNA EP” and “Say It Now (Remixes)” on London Records, both 12-inch outings that explored textured house motifs. The “Rhythm Force” series, spanning 2024-2025 on Unknown To The Unknown, showed a penchant for compact 7-inch formats and experimental structures. The “Connected Pt. 1” 10-inch on FOOD MUSIC already hinted at the melodic depth that resurfaces here. Beginnings Vol 1 therefore acts as both a continuation and a fresh entry point within that body of work. In today’s underground scene, a record that pulls from an artist’s vaults while maintaining current relevance is a valuable bridge between nostalgia and forward motion. The two tracks, though limited in number, each provide a distinct mood that can be woven into diverse set narratives—whether a DJ is crafting a deep-house journey or looking for a focused, dancefloor-ready moment. From a collector’s standpoint, the 12-inch format offers the tactile experience prized by vinyl enthusiasts, while the inclusion of material previously unavailable on record adds archival weight. The record’s concise track count makes it an easy addition to any crate that values both historic depth and immediate utility. The release is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent offerings and fitting seamlessly into existing turntable setups. Shadow Child – Beginnings Vol 1, FOOD MUSIC, catalogue YUM75A, 12-inch vinyl, two tracks. Tracklist: A1. Shadow Child – String Thing B1. Shadow Child – The Only One