VARIOUS — The Awakening EP

Various – The Awakening EP opens the Good 2 Go Records roster with catalogue G2G007_NOCOVER, a 12-inch vinyl that steps into the drum-and-bass arena at the close of September 2026. The four-track EP gathers a handful of underground producers, each delivering a concise statement that fits the label’s kinetic aesthetic. Good 2 Go Records has been building a steady stream of forward-looking releases, most recently the “Kick Four Vol. 4” (G2G025, 2024) and the “Steel Circuit Chronicles” series (G2G022-G2G024, 2024). The Awakening EP follows these earlier outings, continuing the label’s focus on high-energy, bass-heavy cuts while expanding its roster with fresh contributors. Side A launches with “DJ Ande – Hulk (Kos Remix)”. The remix reinterprets the original’s intensity, offering a bruising low-end that pushes the tempo forward, setting a tone of relentless momentum for the record. It hands over the groove to “Arkyn – Eternal” (A2), a track whose title suggests a timeless loop, and indeed it sustains the drive with a hypnotic rhythm that bridges the opening remix to the darker textures on the flip side. Side B opens with “Code Of Silence – Gods Chord” (B1). The title hints at a celestial resonance, and the track delivers a spacious chordal atmosphere that contrasts with the preceding kinetic flow, providing a moment of release before the record’s final statement. “Renegade Hz – Firebase” (B2) caps the EP with a burst of energy, its name evoking an explosive flare that re-ignites the dancefloor pulse, making it a natural closing piece for a set that needs a final lift. Within the broader context of Good 2 Go’s output, The Awakening EP reinforces the label’s commitment to delivering concise, club-ready drum-and-bass statements. While the contributors have not appeared on the label before, the release sits comfortably alongside the earlier “Get Wired EP” (G2G005, 2023) and “Kick Four EP Vol 2” (G2G019, 2023), which also favoured tight, high-impact tracks. For DJs, the EP offers a clear narrative arc: the opening remix can be dropped early in a set to build tension, the mid-record “Eternal” works as a bridge to more melodic moments, “Gods Chord” provides a brief atmospheric interlude, and “Firebase” supplies a decisive climax. Collectors will appreciate the cohesive sequencing and the way each cut reflects the label’s signature drum-and-bass focus without relying on gimmicks. The record is pressed as a standard 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Good 2 Go’s recent catalogue entries. Its straightforward presentation lets the music speak for itself, offering a clean, analog canvas for the four tracks. Various – The Awakening EP, Good 2 Go Records, catalogue G2G007_NOCOVER, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. DJ Ande – Hulk (Kos Remix) A2. Arkyn – Eternal B1. Code Of Silence – Gods Chord B2. Renegade Hz – Firebase