Voodoos & Taboos - Time Out EP

Underground stalwarts Voodoos & Taboos make their Duality
Trax debut alongside a remix from rising talent Bertie, set to
drop on November 8th. Now on its seventh release, Holly
Lester’s vinyl imprint blends seasoned pioneers with the next
generation of producers. A serendipitous moment at
London’s E1 in 2023 was the genesis for the labels latest
release, when DT label head Holly Lester unknowingly
dropped a Voodoos & Taboos track only for the duo to walk
in mid-way. Already known for their standout releases on
iconic labels like Phonica, Bordello a Parigi, and Palms Trax's
CWPT, this chance encounter sparked a creative connection
between Holly and the pair. ‘Time Out’ kicks things off with
swirling synths and the duo's signature alien electronics, set
to a playful breaks infused rhythm and morphing bassline,
as command and control rings out overhead. ‘Endless Game’
comes with the usual V&T trimmings; an infectious bassline
and with a scattering of curious sounds and samples, with a
healthy dose of italo-inspired groove - the type of track
reserved for bringing a dash of joy to the dance­oor amidst a
heads down body-moving groove. On the B-side, Australian
newcomer Bertie steps up with her remix of ‘Time Out’,
following her breakout EP and high-pro¬le remix by Ciel. In a
short space of time, Bertie has already developed a signature
sound injecting her productions with nostalgic 90s house
and contemporary subtext; glued together by crunchy drums
and a penchant for wide-eyed rhythms. Sticking to her guns,
Bertie’s ­ip of ‘Time Out’ packs a serious punch, showingwhy she’s an artist on the rise. The EP closes out with the
psychedelic ‘All Action’ with its vocoder vocal samples,
bubbling acid and teleporting top-lines. One of the most
notable features of the duo's music is their ability to let
things evolve over time, their music often accompanied by
strong storytelling, an art that has been almost lost in today’s
era of instant grati¬cation; their instrumentation often taking
on a life form of their own and dosed with surprises.