Scott Featherstone is known for using vintage machines including the Roland 808, 909, SH-101 and other bits of analogue kit in his music. His signature sound shines through on The Groovement EP as Good Voodoo Music continues its own march of great releases. It’s a revolt against bubble-gum club fluff and EDM; a banner-waving charge to take house music back to the roots. It’s also raw and underground. It’s smooth with a minimal funk, a 4/4 punch and strong sample work.
“Want You to Groove” is a back-to-basics houser with a Quaalude attitude. “The Experiment” pumps out with some disco flutters and squelchy bass worked around some great B-movie samples. “Call That Music” rolls out with some punchy beats while explaining what exactly makes good music so good. Finally, Featherstone’s remix of “Abfunk” brings the boppin’ beats wrapped in a funkin’ bassline, samples, and shimmering swirls.
The Groovement is all about simplicity and the classic house influence is immediately obvious. It’s deep. It’s tech. It’s retro. This is one movement to unite the fractured house genre, one all us ‘heads can support whether behind the decks or on the dance floor.