Ustrell Debuts on Flashmob Records with Three-Track 'Lost In The Smoke Machine' EP [House Music]
- Undrtone Blog
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
Barcelona’s Ustrell makes a confident first appearance on Flashmob Records with three tracks that hit different parts of the dancefloor. It is a release that plays to his strengths as a producer while slotting neatly into the label’s forward-thinking house catalogue. Pre-order it here: https://www.beatport.com/release/lost-in-the-smoke-machine/5166166.
‘Que Chulo Eres’ leads the way, a percussion-heavy roller with a sharper bite. Crisp congas and snappy snares drive the groove, while the bassline holds everything in place. A stripped-down breakdown offers a brief respite before the drop propels the energy forward again. There is a rawness to the vocal hook that adds character and makes it stand out in the mix.
‘Rawses’ follows with a low-slung, hypnotic groove. Tight percussion, looping textures and woozy atmospheres keep it deep and immersive. The vocal snippets are warped just enough to catch your ear without breaking the flow. It is the sort of cut that works perfectly in a long blend, letting the tension build while the crowd locks in.
Closing with ‘Parsec’, Ustrell goes for the big moment. The low end hits hard, the synth stabs cut through, and the arrangement is designed to keep bodies moving at peak time. It is polished without being overdone, and it lands with the kind of impact that works just as well in a dark club as it does on a festival stage.
What ties the EP together is Ustrell’s sense of control. Each track has individual personality, but they all share clean drum programming, strong arrangements and an instinct for when to push and when to hold back. It feels like the work of a producer who knows the dancefloor and understands how to keep it engaged.
For Flashmob Records, it is another release that stays true to their identity as a home for house music with purpose. For Ustrell, it is an opening statement that shows range without losing focus. If this is the first step, it will be interesting to see where he takes it next.
Ustrell
Flashmob Records
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