martyn: falling for you

Netherlands-born, Washington, D.C.-based Martijn Deijkers started DJing in the '90s and began producing in the 2000s, and has released on labels such as Ninja Tune, Warp, and Steffi's Dolly Dubs, among many others. "Falling for You" opens with a major piano motif and field recordings before a luscious garage-inspired rhythm emerges along with bubbling synth bleeps and organic percussion. "U1-U8" is a slightly darker offering with syncopated melody, hi hats, claps, and sampled shehnai sounds sitting atop the hollow kick. "Ahmadiya" closes the EP with a pensive synth, string elements, beguiling piano strokes, and a more break-heavy vibe.