90年代UKハウス名門レーベルHard Timesから新作登場！

Hard Timesレーベルの歴史と深く結びついたアーティスト、Alex Arnoutが率いるプロジェクトBlack Logicが『Pull Up EP』で登場。このEPは、ジャズや90年代のディープ・ハウスに影響を受けたサウンドを特徴とし、パンデミック中に始まったソロプロジェクトが、ベーシスト兼ギタリストのAlan RiggsやヴォーカリストのTempo O’Neil、Anthony Beckford、Mariana Orsho、Sophie Barkerとのコラボレーションにより進化した作品。温かみのあるベースライン、ジャジーな鍵盤、そして豊かなソウルフル・ヴォーカルが融合し、懐かしさと新鮮さを兼ね備えたディープ・ハウスを展開している。収録曲には、Sebastian Gummersbachによるリミックスも含まれ、DJ Steawがマスタリングを担当。このEPは、過去と現在を繋ぐ音楽の旅路を感じさせる一枚となっている。

A1. Pull Up
A2. Back 2 Where We Were
B1. Blackman ft. Beckford
B2. Jazz Mess

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Hard Times proudly welcomes a new release from an artist deeply connected to the label’s storied past. Alex Arnout presents BLACK LOGIC with their debut EP, ‘Pull Up’, a project born from passion, collaboration, and a return to House music's soulful roots

Hailing from West Yorkshire, Arnout spent his formative years on the Hard Times dancefloors, absorbing the beats and vibes that would later shape his own productions. His journey with the label reignited when he was invited to remix Michael Watford’s classic 'Love Change Over' and Steve Silk Hurley’s fresh hit 'All I Need'. Now, he returns with something truly special

“Black Logic was born out of the pandemic,” says Arnout. “I wanted to move away from drum machines and synths, getting back to sampling jazz and the deep house sounds of the ‘90s - taking inspiration from artists like Bugs in the Attic, Jazzanova, and Ernest Saint Laurent.

What began as a solo project soon evolved into a collective effort. Bassist and guitarist Alan Riggs, a former member of Delta 5, joined the sessions, bringing warmth and groove to the productions. Vocalists Tempo O’Neil, Anthony Beckford, Mariana Orsho, and Sophie Barker added their distinct voices, completing the vision.

The ‘Pull Up’ EP is the first of a debut double-header from Black Logic, delivering five stunning tracks that blend jazzy keys, deep grooves, and rich, soulful vocals. From the warm basslines to the celestial closing moments, this EP is a statement of intent - a wonderfully fresh, yet nostalgic take on deep house from a collective of masterful musicians.