This is a project by MIDGE THOMSON, who hails from the rugged and rugged hills of Yorkshire. Under the moniker DANCE PROTOCOL—which has consistently released self-published works with a personal touch—his latest release comes from LONG VEHICLE, a label established under the German label KANN RECORDS! Starting with “Heads Off” (sample 1), which envelops you in a deep, high-tech soul sound crafted from lush pads, the combination of crisp drums and heavy sub-bass is excellent. Tracks like “Zero Gravity” (sample 2)—a minimal machine funk track that makes heavy use of percussion and vocal hooks—show a real attention to detail in the mixing and sound design, with an audio-geek sensibility that really grabs you. (Original Japanese text by Akie)