Opening piece ...]]> Australian producer Mike Buhl returns to Eddie Hale‘s Denude with ‘Modern Explorer II’, a four-track EP that deepens his exploration of techno, downtempo, and atmospheric sound design, and features a remix from Vril.

Extending on Part I, Mike Buhl’s second instalment showcases restraint and introspection, while connecting the forward momentum energy found on the dancefloor.

Opening piece ‘Voyage Return’ establishes the tone through use of distressed percussion, the combination of widescreen strings, driven forward by a rolling 1/4 time signature. The effect is powerful, cinematic and uplifting.

‘Focal’ then steps into the foreground with a cut for the dancefloor. Driven by straight percussion, a booming bottom end and restrained melodic phrasing. Its timeless chord progression and measured tension mark it as the EP’s standout — a track built for both dancefloor immersion and deep listening.

On the flip, Vril delivers his interpretation of ‘Voyage Return’ in his unmistakable style. Layered with dubby chords and thick, driving low end, this rework respectfully brings the original into peak-hour territory.

Closing track ‘They Were Always’ drifts into downtempo terrain, rich with detailed textures, euphoric vocal harmonies, and a warm evolving bassline. It’s a reflective and beautifully crafted finale that encapsulates the release’s sense of space and depth.

Across the record, Mike Buhl maps out a continuum between rhythm and reflection — music for late nights, long distances and sonic exploration.

Founded in Melbourne, Denude continues to build its reputation as a platform for refined, emotional, and texturally rich electronic music — bridging the club, the studio, and the listening space.

We are presenting the opening track, ‘Voyage Return’.

‘Modern Explorer II’ EP will be available afer December 5th HERE.

A fittingly titled ‘Entrance’ opens with a moody rhythmic ...]]> Eddie Hale‘s Denude welcomes enigmatic Melbourne techno mainstay and Revolver Upstairs resident Mike Buhl for the label’s fourth release. The five track EP ‘Modern Explorer’ showcases a well-rounded selection of Mike’s latest works, proving his artistic worth – deep, timeless pieces that maintain a versatile dancefloor-leaning approach.

A fittingly titled ‘Entrance’ opens with a moody rhythmic baseline and unveils a kinetic energy as it roams paths dimly lit by pads and ghostly percussion.

‘Figure One’ locks in a faster pace with a driving kick and quickening hats, directed by a distant modulating synthetic siren that interweaves with dubbed-out chord phrases.

Rounding out the A side, ‘Forever’ brings us back down into the warmth of deep chords and introspection, accompanied by a two-step pattern with the kick and liquid base combination.

On the B side, ‘Barometer’ introduces a restrained broken beat approach with circular rhythms and intriguing sound design. Seasoned with trippy granular effects and the sure-footedness to keep the mood cool and in the groove.

Closing out the record is a masterful remix from Berghain resident and Ostgut Ton regular Tobias., taking ‘Barometer’ into darker and heavier territory. Subliminal, whispering voices, fluttering pads and dramatic themes usher the listener into an other-worldly experience.

‘Modern Explorer’ EP offers a diverse range of tasteful cuts that are sure to please the mind and body, no matter the time or place.

We are presenting ‘Entrance’.

‘Modern Explorer’ EP will be available after the 4th of August HERE.