Multi-talent Rodux is about to drop his debut EP on the Thoughtless label after having been featured prominently on the label's Thoughtless Time V.3 compilation. The Iron Fan EP serves up a batch of fresh crossover gems ranging from smooth tribal minimalism to melodic progressive and funky tech house.

The original mix is a winner on its own. Supported by a chunky house beat, the tune is an almost epic blend of mesmerizing, somewhat proggy melodies and well balanced effects that show Rodux' skills for making complex track structures and powerful hooks. With plenty of breaks and unexpected twists, this is one of those big room tracks that will destroy any floor at any time. Stepping up for the first remix is Rodux himself who delivers a stripped down but very powerful tech house stomper with fragmented percussion and a myriad of very effective sounds. The dub vibe of this one makes it a proper tune for minimal focused DJ who still want to bring on the heavy artillery. Up next is the Joe Silva remix. Packing an utterly nasty rhythm and an energetic bass-line, this uptempo monster is sure to generate mass hysteria across clubs. Prepare for madness when this gem kicks in! Edgar de Ramon's remix is another tech house rocker featuring a selection of well placed drums and cymbals that provide a certain 'shuffle' feel. The track is made up almost entirely from short snippets and a staccato rhythm: 'less is more' is definitely applicable here. US prog honcho Chris Fortier takes care of the last remix on this EP with a smooth blend of sinister effects, throbbing bass and a moody rhythm that slowly crawls itself to a short but effective break. Closing the EP is a fresh track by Rodux called Orchids, a minimal, dubby tune oozed in moody vibes and numerous sound fx. The many twists and breaks, along with its deep atmosphere, make this a true beauty to listen to.

Now this is an EP worth being proud of! The original mix itself is a fantastic piece of work, which had me thinking that the remixes could only let down. Au contraire. Each remixer has managed to add his own flavour, resulting in four equally brilliant mixes. Add Orchids to this and you've got yourself a stunning EP worth every penny.

Track-list:

1. Iron Fan
2. Iron Fan (Rodux remix)
3. Iron Fan (Joe Silva remix)
4. Iron Fan (Edgar de Ramon remix
5. Iron Fan (Chris Fortier 400z remix)
6. Orchids