THE MECHANICAL MAN — Ortigara Street EP

The Mechanical Man – Ortigara Street EP arrives on Eat More House as catalogue EMH009, a 12-inch vinyl offering four deep-house cuts that showcase the producer’s knack for melodic groove. Issued on 3 March 2021, the EP slots neatly into the label’s evolving catalogue, bridging the earlier 2018 “Ain’t Feel EP” (EMH006) by Shyam and the forthcoming “Too Deep EP” (EMH008G) by Rick Wade slated for 2024. Within Eat More House’s roster, Ortigara Street EP follows a line of forward-thinking releases. After Shyam’s 2018 offering, the label continued to expand its deep-house palette, later adding R R’s “Bridgetown EP” (EMH013, 2025) and Amaury Trevino’s “Go Inside EP” (EMH014, 2025). The Mechanical Man’s entry therefore arrives at a pivotal moment, reinforcing the label’s reputation for crisp, club-ready productions. Side A opens with “One More”, a track that immediately establishes a warm, rolling rhythm suited to the opening of a set. Its title suggests a continuation, and the groove sustains momentum into the second cut, “Ramamba”. The latter maintains the same deep-house pulse while introducing a slightly more expansive atmosphere, providing a natural lift that prepares the listener for the flip side. Side B begins with “Reconstructions”, a composition that reinterprets the earlier motifs with a subtle shift in tonal focus, offering DJs a moment to re-anchor the dancefloor. Closing the EP, “Elastic Blues” stretches the vibe further, delivering a relaxed yet insistent swing that works well for late-night transitions or as a cool-down after a peak. The Mechanical Man’s previous output includes “Club Partenopea” on Dailysession Records (catalogue DSR045, 2025). While that release arrives after Ortigara Street EP, it hints at the artist’s continued exploration of deep-house textures, suggesting that the EP serves as a foundational statement within the producer’s evolving discography. In the broader context of contemporary underground electronic music, Ortigara Street EP exemplifies the refined, melodic approach that has become a hallmark of modern deep house. Its concise four-track format delivers a focused listening experience, while each cut is crafted to function both on the dancefloor and in personal listening sessions. For DJs, the record offers a compact toolkit: “One More” and “Ramamba” provide sturdy opening material, “Reconstructions” supplies a versatile mid-set pivot, and “Elastic Blues” works as a smooth exit or a chilled-out interlude. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the EP’s placement within Eat More House’s curated line-up. The release is pressed on a standard 12-inch vinyl, presenting the four tracks in a straightforward, high-quality format that respects the label’s commitment to analog fidelity. The Mechanical Man – Ortigara Street EP, Eat More House, catalogue EMH009, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. The Mechanical Man – One More A2. The Mechanical Man – Ramamba B1. The Mechanical Man – Reconstructions B2. The Mechanical Man – Elastic Blues