Nemec & Abluecatt release "Gradient" on Back Door Records
- Amy Posts
- Apr 8
- 2 min read
Stepping into the alley for its second drop, Back Door Records welcomes brothers Nemec and Abluecatt with a heavyweight three-tracker built straight from the gut. The “Gradient EP” moves raw and organic, blending airy textures with deep atmospheres and grooves that feel lived-in rather than programmed.
Back Door Records returns with its second release, welcoming brothers Nemec & Abluecatt for the richly textured Gradient EP, released on Friday, March 6, 2026. The three-track project lands as a confident statement from the duo, showcasing a sound that feels instinctive, atmospheric and built from genuine connection rather than formula. Spanning “State Flip,” “Sunny Dreams” and the title track “Gradient,” the EP captures a meeting point between deep house, minimal house and warm, dance-driven groove. As the label continues to shape its identity, this release feels like a strong next step, bringing a raw yet refined energy that fits naturally into the Back Door Records world.
What makes Gradient EP hit is the balance between looseness and control. “State Flip” opens with a funky, body-moving pulse, driven by a playful vocal hook and a groove that feels immediate without being overworked. “Sunny Dreams” shifts the mood into something breezier and more sunlit, adding a subtle breakbeat touch, dusty percussion and a smooth sax line that gives it the feel of an open-air session drifting into evening. Then the title track closes things out with more bite, pushing a hypnotic 303 bassline through a relentless groove that adds a flash of acid to the EP’s otherwise warm and organic palette. Across all three cuts, the production feels lived-in and human, with airy textures, deep atmospheres and a sense of movement that keeps everything grounded on the dancefloor.
Nemec & Abluecatt bring more than just technical polish here. Their music carries the feeling of place, connection and shared instinct, drawing together influences that stretch from the Colombian mountains to the warmth of Mediterranean Spain. That blend gives the EP a distinct personality, one shaped by both geography and brotherhood. Rather than chasing trends, the pair lean into groove, tone and emotional feel, which gives the record its honesty and staying power.
With Gradient EP, Nemec & Abluecatt deliver a three-track release full of soul, sweat and understated confidence. Stream it now and step into Back Door Records’ latest deep-house excursion.
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