TWO COLD — Desert Leather EP

Two Cold – Desert Leather EP arrives on M.A.D Records as catalogue MAD006X, a 12-inch vinyl that revisits the duo’s 2023 debut with a fresh repress for 2026. Framed by electro and breaks, the record promises a psychedelic journey through winding passages of bleeps, bass and genre-defying twists, positioning it as a standout entry in the label’s current output. Within M.A.D Records’ 2026 slate, the Desert Leather EP follows a series of earlier releases that have shaped the label’s forward-looking aesthetic. Tino’s “Super Hot EP” (MAD019), Lex Wolf’s “Lextended Vol.3” (MADE008 NOCOVER), Dim City’s “Volume 1 (Juicy Boy)” (MAD018) and Pascal Moscheni’s “Make A Romance” (MAD017) all arrived earlier this year, while Father Sheed’s “Boom! EP” (MAD016) and the 2025 “Panorama EP” by North 90 (MAD015) set a precedent for the label’s blend of kinetic rhythms and experimental textures. The Desert Leather EP slots into this chronology as a continuation of M.A.D’s commitment to boundary-pushing electro-breaks. Side A opens with “Desert Leather”, a title that conjures arid expanses and metallic sheen. The track’s position as the lead cut establishes a hypnotic groove that anchors the record’s mood, offering DJs a solid foundation for early-set momentum. Following it, “Missing Channel (Pure Electro Mix)” (A2) extends the journey with a slightly more abstract vibe, its title suggesting a search for lost frequencies that complements the opening cut while pushing the rhythm forward. Side B flips to “Katanga Slide” (B1), a title that hints at a slithering, kinetic motion across a desert landscape. The track picks up the energy introduced on A-side, providing a seamless transition that maintains the EP’s driving pulse. Closing the record, “Portal Vortex” (B2) evokes a swirling gateway, rounding off the release with a sense of finality that can serve as a powerful closing statement in a set or a bridge into deeper, more experimental terrain. The Desert Leather EP occupies a distinctive place in Two Cold’s emerging catalogue. Though the London-based brothers have yet to issue a full discography, this repress underscores the anticipation built around their “ice-cold” production style. Within M.A.D Records, the EP reinforces the label’s reputation for delivering tracks that are both body-rocking and mind-expanding, aligning with the label’s recent output that blends tight breaks with forward-thinking electro. For DJs, the record offers four tracks that function as modular building blocks. “Desert Leather” works as an opening or peak-time anchor, “Missing Channel” provides a stripped-back yet compelling middle-section, “Katanga Slide” can be layered into a rolling groove, and “Portal Vortex” serves as a dramatic exit or a launchpad for deeper cuts. Collectors will appreciate the 2026 repress as a chance to secure a piece that has already proven its desirability on the secondary market, with original 2023 copies fetching premium prices. The release is pressed on 12-inch vinyl, presented in the same format as the original issue. The physical medium preserves the EP’s analog warmth, allowing the intricate electro and breakbeats to translate with the depth that vinyl enthusiasts expect. Two Cold – Desert Leather EP, M.A.D Records, catalogue MAD006X, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Two Cold – Desert Leather A2. Two Cold – Missing Channel (Pure Electro Mix) B1. Two Cold – Katanga Slide B2. Two Cold – Portal Vortex