Naturae 12”

Asa Moto duo Oliver Geerts and Gilles Noe impressed with last year’s debut EP, the double A-side synth-pop delight that was “Stay Awake/Wanowan Efem”. This follow-up for DeeWee, co-produced by label founders (and Soul Wax members) David and Stephen Dewaele, is every bit as impressive, even if its four tracks draw on a much wider palette of influences.

Opener “System Naturae” wraps sharp, rave type stabs around a jaunty drum machine groove, deep melody flourishes and warped analogue bass, while “Make Me Prada” is an exercise in alien funk/ambient/synth-pop fusion. On the flip you’ll find the bleep-laden analogue house thrust of “Athina”, while closer “Syriacid” is a sweaty jog through acid-fired deep house pastures with wayward pop overtones.