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Loner Tennis Club’s Modern Rituals lands on Loners with a clear sense of placement: firmly between modern Garage flex and deep House pressure, but never locked into a single lane. The release keeps its weight in the low end and its movement in the swing, working with clipped percussion, supple bass motion, and that slightly skippy feel that lets a groove breathe without losing grip.
What stands out is the balance between polish and rougher club instinct. The production feels tidy enough for clean systems, yet it avoids the flatness that can creep into functional house tools. Instead, Modern Rituals keeps a human pulse, leaning into rolling drums, warm chords, and bass-led momentum that should translate well across intimate rooms and more direct peak-adjacent moments. It is deep house in feel, but the garage-informed rhythm gives it a sharper edge, making it useful for DJs who like transitions to have some shuffle and bite.
There is no need for big gestures here. Loner Tennis Club works through detail and restraint, letting the pressure build through rhythm rather than spectacle. On Loners, that approach gives Modern Rituals its identity: club music with enough swing for heads-down movement, enough clarity for modern house sets, and enough character to avoid slipping into pure utility. It feels considered, but not overworked, the kind of record that earns repeat plays by fitting naturally into the right hour.
Thought this might sit well with your deeper House selections, especially if you like a bit of Garage swing in the drums.
Firmly at the intersection of modern Garage and House sensibilities.
