Quartz - Trauma Response EP

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: PLAYME12010
Barcode: 5051142062611
Release Date: 21 Mar 2025
Genre: Electronic / Autonomic / Drum & Bass / Jungle

140gsm vinyl in black reverse-board disco bag, with dark pink/ blue/ black patterned wraparound sticker, and embossed play:musik icon on front sleeve.

Heavily supported by Flight for years, we’re extremely excited to at last welcome the inimitable Quartz to p:m, who serves up a sublime 4-tracker for our 10th single. Deeper and more emotionally reflective than previous Quartz releases, this is transcendental music that takes you to outer space and beyond…

Tracklist:
A1. W.Y.N: cosmic pads, jungle-y breaks, and a colossal bassline evoke images of Jupiter and molten lava, while a seductive vocal riff you’ll hum for days weaves in and out. A dance floor favourite.

A2. Taking Me Down: tight rolling beats, sparkly vox, filtered fx, and bass snarls sound like a tug of war between Venus and Mars. Straight up D&B produced alongside Quartz’s childhood friend, Pennygiles.

B1. Trauma Response: diving further into Techno- and Autonomic-inspired territory, this title track is best described by Paul Woolford aka Special Request “Man this tune is f***ing nuts. Reminds me of Black Dog and half of Detroit but through our UK lens, but totally NOW.”

B2. What Is Real Love: an orchestral intro replete with timpani and violins gives way to the big question - what is real love? - almighty bass weight, and a healing, warm golden sun feel. Simply majestic.

Quotes:
Mantra “Wicked EP. Love how it feels like he’s written this for you, sounds bang on play:musik and shows a different side to Elliot. Great stuff.”
Lenzman “Sounding very nice - artwork is lovely too. Will be supporting.”
Double O “My faves are What Is Real Love and Trauma Response bad bad bad!!”
Nectax “Looove tracks 3 & 4, overall it’s very high quality but something about those 2 tunes resonates with me. Very p:m vibes on this, fresh.”
Doc Scott “Great EP!!”