Haus of Fraser releases his debut EP ‘Same Ol’ Dance’
Haus Of Fraser’s debut EP combines many influences to create euphoric electronica perfect for the summer
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London based Producer and DJ Haus of Fraser released his first EP, Same Ol’ Dance, an EP that cements him firmly in the electronic music scene and shows a vast amount of experimenting with influences from many different genres and notable eras.
The EP begins with Changin’, a strong opener that feels reminiscent of the 90’s as it combines its electric sound with incredibly powerful female vocals. Despite this reminiscence, the songs very title and the subject of the song — Change — can definitely be found as the song also combines modern rave and nightlife influences into the song most evident through his use of drops.
The EP’s second track, Feeling Blue Since 1995, was released as the lead single — and it’s clear to see why. This particular track is definitely the standout of the EP for many reasons. Firstly, I think the song works on two levels, as it is at once instantly visible as a mainstream track, but also I can imagine it working on underground levels too.
The song is chilled, taking in jazz and funk as influences, making it a perfect soundtrack to summer (or lack of). It feels extremely confident and stylized in its conviction — perhaps this was to be expected from Haus of Fraser, who has been active for ten years and has graced the stage in both London and Ibiza. This understanding of an audience that is gathered through such a lengthy career is definitely visible throughout the EP and will only be further perfected with more releases.
The second half has tracks Maybe and Changin’ Takes a Bit Longer. Both tracks are again electronic and slightly more experimental than the first two, as we hear distorted vocals and more natural instrumentation.
The EP finishes on a high and is a cohesive body of work, using a set of influences that can be heard in varying but relating ways throughout the whole work.
The debut four-track showcase of Haus of Fraser’s talent is euphoric and takes you to the space of relaxation and freedom that the dancefloor offers in a time where we’re forbidden to return.
This is an unsurprisingly impressive first release from Haus of Fraser and makes him one to watch out for, especially as we arrive at Summer and are hopefully able to enjoy electronic music in its rightful setting.
