Review: 'Gotta Maintain' - Main Phase

'Gotta Maintain' - Main Phase

Released 31st January 2025

Instinct Records

With the new wave of Speed Garage/4x4 garage, there's have been a flurry of great releases within the genre, and Main Phase is adding to his ever growing discography with style.

The Danish native has built himself a real arsenal of bangers since his debut in 2020 on ec2a, releasing on the likes of Hardline, Shall Not Fade & Dim Sum Records. He is also co-founder of 'All The Wicked' (ATW) Records with Interplanetary Criminal, a label that's championing the resurgence in the 90s Garage/House sound. The lead track is a euphoric opener, sampling '29' by Current Force to deliver a track that's going to get your foot tapping, at a minimum.

'Buckley' provides a remix of the A1 track with a more 2-Step inspired approach. One for the front-left crew.

3rd track - 'Soul Mirror' brings a more laid-back roller to the fold, back in the 4x4 style and packed with groove and the signature Main Phase atmos.

'Breather' completes the EP with a dark, grotty 2-Step heater. The 12" is still available via the Instinct Records Bandcamp, so move quick if you want to sercure it on wax.