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Otik announced as fifth release on Midland's InterGraded label

‘Wetlands’ is currently available to stream

Londoner Otik has been announced as the fifth release on Midland’s InterGraded label.

The four-track EP ‘Wetlands’ will be released on vinyl February 27. It’s currently available to stream.

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‘Wetlands’ is an ambitious release, built around interwoven snatches of melody and breaks-influenced percussion. ‘Gravel’ is certainly a standout track: a booming kick drum anchors ethereal drone sounds firmly to the dancefloor.

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Otik, aka Ashley Thomas, has previously released with Polydor, Dusky’s 17 Steps label, Infinite Machine and DEXT Recordings. He currently hosts a quarterly radio show on Rinse France.

Listen to ‘Wetlands’ below.

Jemima Skala is Mixmag’s Weekend Editor. Follow her on Twitter

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