Maceo Plex has put out a new two-track EP on Lone Romantic, the imprint he runs himself. The release arrives shortly after a busy run of work across other labels, which is extending the stretch of output that has kept his name in circulation among electronic music listeners.
A Busy Stretch of Releases
The new EP follows “The Plan,” a July release on Ellum that the source describes as punishing and neon-drenched. Before that, he issued “Monster” on Rekids, a breakbeat-infused electro and progressive techno record, and a remix of Empire of the Sun’s “DNA,” which the source calls a highly anticipated project. Taken together, these releases show a producer working across several labels and sounds within a short period.
Broader Sounds on the Label
According to the source, the EP widens Lone Romantic’s sonic range while keeping the future-facing, cinematic and club-ready hybrid style the label is known for. Rather than abandoning its identity, the record stretches it, giving the imprint a wider palette without losing the qualities that defined it.
The Two Tracks
“Supasonic” is a progressive techno track built on fractured, warped vocals, grinding drums and crisp percussion. Its low end is heavy and its raw synth work keeps pressure on the dancefloor. “Closer” takes a deeper, more elastic direction, with warm sub frequencies moving under a brooding vocal and a swinging four-to-the-floor rhythm. Lush sci-fi pads give it a more emotional and cinematic character.
- “Supasonic”: driving progressive techno with heavy low end and raw synths
- “Closer”: deep, cinematic material with warm sub bass and sci-fi pads