Album Review: Blackbird by Topspin & Dmit Kitz
Alright, let’s talk about Blackbird, the 2013 tech house banger from Topspin & Dmit Kitz. Released under Nervous Records (you know, the label that always seems to nail it), this album is a slick slice of electronic goodness. It’s got that cool US vibe—polished but not too try-hard, and it totally works for late-night vibes or even just zoning out after a long day.
The title track, “Blackbird,” is where the magic starts. Honestly, it’s one of those tunes that sneaks up on you. At first, it feels kinda understated, with its steady beat and subtle synth layers. But then the groove kicks in, and suddenly you’re hooked. The bassline? Insanely smooth. Like, it’s the kind of thing that makes your head nod without you even realizing it. I remember playing this track at a friend’s place, and before I knew it, we were all dancing in the kitchen like total dorks. That’s the power of “Blackbird”—it’s unassuming but packs a punch when it counts.
Another standout is “Rise Up” (or whatever the second track is called—I’m going off memory here). This one leans into more energetic territory, with crisp percussion and these little melodic stabs that feel like they’re teasing you. There’s this moment around the two-minute mark where everything drops out except for this hypnotic vocal snippet, and man, it gives me chills every time. It’s one of those tracks that reminds you why tech house can be so addictive—it’s simple yet layered, familiar yet fresh.
Looking back, Blackbird isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel or anything, but it doesn’t need to. What it does, it does really well: delivering solid, dancefloor-ready tunes that stick with you. And honestly, sometimes that’s all you want.
Here’s the random thought I’ll leave you with: listening to this album feels like driving through an empty city at 3 AM. Everything’s quiet, but there’s still this underlying energy, like something exciting could happen at any moment. Weird flex, but there you go. Check it out if you haven’t already!
