Cinthie - Look Mom! No Piano EP (803CG006)

Cinthie makes a welcome return to her own 803 Crystal Grooves imprint this June for its

sixth release, the project comprises four original’s showcasing Cinthie’s many different

sonic styles and influences.

The past decade has seen Berlin’s Cinthie moving from strength to strength, racking up

milestone achievements like her DJ Kicks mix compilation and a steady stream of

critically acclaimed material via the likes of Aus, Heist, Shall Not Fade and of course her

own 803 Crystal Grooves label where she returns here with some fresh machine jams.

‘Grooves’ kicks off the package, a dynamic dance floor cut fuelled by processed vocals

uttering the track title, murky bass stabs, heavily swung drums and gritty saturated stabs

all dynamically evolving and unfolding throughout. ‘Boxer’ follows next and showcases

Cinthie’s love for dub-tinged sounds, laying down spiralling dub echoes, a snaking bass

groove and hypnotic chord sequences atop a robust, swinging rhythm section.

‘Hands Up’ then kicks off the B-Side, shifting gears to a classic House aesthetic with

dreamy keys, bright stab sequences, glistening synth textures and smooth strings,

intertwined with soulful vocals and classic 909 workout. ‘She Wants It’ then concludes the

EP on a more cinematic tip with sweeping lead synths, fluttering arpeggios, elongated

bass drones and vocal lines running with raw, crunchy drums.

Cinthie (803 Crystal Grooves)