ben hauke: ten year dance ep
Francisco Espregueira
There’s a sense of celebration running through Ben Hauke‘s brand new 10 Year Dance EP, but it’s not nostalgic in the obvious way. Instead, it feels like a snapshot of motion, ten years of refining a sound that sits comfortably between UK club energy and left-leaning techy house. Hauke has long been part of that London-adjacent ecosystem where broken rhythms, bass pressure, and playful sampling coexist, with releases on labels like Church and his own WOOP Records helping shape a distinct lane. This latest drop leans into that history without getting stuck in it.
Built from ideas tested in clubs and radio sets, 10 Year Dance EP carries a directness that makes sense on loud systems. The grooves hit quickly, but there’s detail tucked inside. Off-kilter drums, cheeky edits, and a looseness that keeps things human. Mostly just movement and intent. Ben Hauke keeps it functional, but never flat, music that lives in the mix, yet leaves its own imprint. Available on Bandcamp.