Dysfunction, Hannulelauri’s first EP on I’m a Cliché goes beyond the dreamy, cosmic atmosphere of their previous releases and remixes on other eurodisco labels. The duo’s new sound still sends us floating but with an edgier, more toxic ride. Hannu and Lauri aka Hannulelauri created a track for I’m a Cliché, a remix of Bot’Ox’s hit “Blue Steel”. This track inspired the label to make more room for the Finnish duo and bring their new music into its discography. These two have been active figures in Helsinki’s club scene for quite a while, producing music together since 2006. When they crossed the borders of Finland, the name of the band was pretty hard to retain but it didn’t take long for all the bigwigs of modern disco to memorize it. Two originals and a selection of remixes: Dysfunction steps into the territory of deep melodic house with a classic resonance Box of Box throws around some fun rough beats Toby Tobias’ remix of Dysfunction is iced with elegance and soulfulness Populette’s remix of Box of Box is the new best friend of house dancers.

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Cosmo Vitelli, I’m a Cliché’s founder and head, heard the voice of our unruly feet after taking us on a long car journey with Bot’Ox. Night Dogs is his first solo EP in a long time. And he’s back to the dancefloor with an unexpectedly nervous pace. Night Dogs: The main track is a disco-core nocturnal chase, a dark hi-nrg anti-anthem. It features vocals in Korean by visual artist and musician Nakion who has just released an album on Tigersushi records. Running Backwards: For this one, Cosmo goes techno. Get a drink and let your shoes lead you backward. You’ll get a picture of the track’s both dizzy and self-assured feeling. Night Dogs (Daniel Maloso remix): Daniel Maloso of the Hispanic-electronic Cómeme community fame, applies his unquiet dog beats to the track: hard bones and twisted muscles. Night Dogs (Tim Paris remix): Tim Paris from Paris-London, half of It’s a Fine Line with Ivan Smagghe and half of Challenge with Pete Herbert, gets emotional here. It’s like some indie art-rock band playing, though you’re still dancing.

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