Slok - Durian EP

Review by Xavier Keeling

Alright, let’s dive into Durian EP by Slok—a little gem from 2013 that’s still worth a spin if you’re into Tech House vibes. Released on Turquoise Blue Recordings, this EP isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel, but it doesn’t need to. It’s got that slick, dancefloor-ready energy that Tech House fans live for. First up, the title track, “Durian.” Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect with a name like that (durians are those spiky, smelly fruits, right?), but man, this tune hits different. It’s got this groovy bassline that just locks you in—like, you can’t help but nod your head or tap your foot. The rhythm feels kinda hypnotic, and there’s this subtle layer of synths that sneaks up on you halfway through. It’s not over-the-top flashy, but it’s one of those tracks that sticks with you because it’s so damn smooth. You could play this at 3 AM in a dimly lit club, and people would lose it. Then there’s “Keep Moving (Droog Remix).” This one’s a banger too, but in a totally different way. Droog takes the original and gives it this edgy, almost gritty twist. The kicks are punchier, and there’s this repeating vocal snippet—“keep moving”—that gets stuck in your head for days. It’s the kind of remix that makes you wanna grab your headphones and go for a late-night walk, even if it’s freezing outside. Something about the tension in the build-ups keeps me coming back to it. The other two tracks, “Keep Moving” and “Durian (Ultrasone Remix),” are solid as well, though they don’t hit quite as hard for me. Ultrasone’s remix adds some extra bounce to “Durian,” which is cool, but I prefer the OG version. Here’s the thing: Durian EP might not change your life, but it’s the kind of release that reminds you why Tech House is such a vibe. It’s functional yet fun, simple yet memorable. And honestly, isn’t that what good dance music should be? Oh, random thought—I wonder if Slok actually likes durians. Like, does he sit in the studio snacking on them while making beats? That’d be wild.

Artist: Slok
Album: Durian EP

Electronic

Tech House

2013

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Keep Moving
Durian
Durian (Ultrasone Remix)
Keep Moving (Droog Remix)

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Slok - Durian

Slok - Durian (Ultrasone Remix)

Slok - Keep Moving

Slok - Keep Moving (Droog Remix)

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Catalog Numbers

TQR011

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Turquoise Blue Recordings

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Vinyl
12"
Test Pressing

About Slok

The Italian SLOK has been a pre-eminent force in electronic music for some time now...he has had a big influence on the Italian Breakbeat, Drum'n'Bass and Jungle scene with his two debut albums 'They Call it Jungle' and 'Freak 2000', both produced for the world renowned Irma Records. After a natural change to the electronic scene and 'Personal House Music' beats and sounds in 2006, the international club hit 'Lonely Child', released with the collaboration of Satoshi Tomiie & Hector Romero's SAW Recordings label (Defmix Production), boosted his musical career extremely quickly. His discography also includes releases and remixes on high profile record labels like Get Physical Music, My Favorite Robot, One Records, Circle Music, Turbo, OM, Harthouse, Plastic Fantastic (Stereonova), Futic Tokyo and many more. SLOK currently runs his own imprint Electronic Petz, a structure created for supporting new enterprising electronic music. In 2010 he released two very different albums: 'Rain' on Alex Flatner's label Circle Music and 'The Fat Pasta Grooves' on Electronic Petz. In March 2012 he debuted on Subb-An & Adam Shelton's One Records to a whole host of international support and glowing reviews alike. For his latest release on Circle Music he invited brothers in crime My Favorite Robot to sing the vocals and the "Feel Alive EP" features remixes from Subb-An, Lopazz and CasioCasino, which also features on Hernan Cattaneo's Renaissance Master Series, and then his 2012 mix of 'Lonely Child' on My Favorite Robot Records.

Real Name

Alessandro Russo

Name Vars

Slock

Aliases

Stereonova
B&R

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Durian EP* by Slok is a hidden gem in the electronic music scene. Released in 2013 under Turquoise Blue Recordings, it blends tech house vibes with unique remixes. One standout track, "Keep Moving (Droog Remix)," adds a fresh twist to the original. Fun fact—durian is also a spiky, smelly fruit from Southeast Asia. So, this album might just be the musical equivalent of that bold flavor!