Shay Whelan – Random Generation EP

Shay Whelan makes his debut on Märked with four original groove-heavy tracks designed to shake the floor with deep, rumbling low-ends, while syncopated hats slice through, keeping the grooves locked in and razor-sharp. With the addition of remixes by Cult and Gräfin, the package comes together in a perfect fusion of rhythm and intensity.

“San Junipero” bursts out of the gate like a horse in full stride, with the kick and percussion hitting just right. The track moves smoothly, like a rider in sync with the rhythm, steering the energy of the dance floor.

“Mueve” introduces a gritty synth stab rhythm, spiraling like a fast-turning turbine, pulling you deeper into its mechanical groove with every beat.

“The Lotus Groove” has a mechanical vibe, with gritty sweeps landing on the first and third beats, creating a grinding, textured sound.

“Kash Me” delivers yet another potent punch, with its percussion hitting at full throttle. Shay once again showcases his expertise in the art of ‘call and response’. The track thrives on simplicity, letting the rhythmic dialogue take center stage.

Cult brings his signature touch to the remix of “The Lotus Groove”, layering sharp percussion with unsettling sounds that are perfectly woven into an infectious rhythm.

Gräfin’s take on “San Junipero” evokes the old-school Birmingham sound, reminiscent of Surgeon—hard, fast, and uncompromising. As Wikipedia puts it: “leaving only huge slabs of unrelentingly unchanging minimalism.”