A Insider
B1 Hiding Hand Principle
B2 Pram Reset

This is a three-track EP released in 2013 by the unique Italian artist Madteo, based in NY, on Rabih Beaini's Morphine Records. Madteo's distinctive soundscape unfolds, with gritty, lo-fi textures, deep, sinking bass, and distorted rhythms intertwining, preventing the music from settling into a clear house/techno genre. The title track "Insider" is excellent with its intoxicating repetition and distorted funkiness. "Hiding Hand Principle" and "Pram Reset" further elevate the level of abstraction, hinting at dub and industrial influences. This is a deep record that maintains the functionality of dance music while blurring the boundaries into experimental music. Recommended for fans of unconventional house/techno in the vein of Actress, Kassem Mosse, and DJ Sotofett.