Hard techno fundamentals on 909 RIOT & Carl Shorts’ Mad WOW E.P.

Resilient Recordings has been steadily putting out functional club material, and the latest from 909 RIOT and Carl Shorts is a sharp addition to that catalogue. Mad WOW E.P. is the first time these two producers have worked together, and the result is a concise, two-track release that doesn’t waste a second.

The title track ‘Mad WOW’ is built around a stripped-back, marching groove that locks in early and doesn’t let go. It’s the kind of peak-hour tool that thrives on subtle shifts in percussion and a steady, driving energy. On the flip side, ‘Suit Yourself’ takes a darker turn, with a writhing acid line that cuts through a fast, heavy framework. There’s a clear old-school influence here—think relentless rhythms and raw textures rather than breakdowns and drops.

The EP premiered on The Finest Techno ahead of its release, giving an early glimpse of its uncompromising sound. Mad WOW E.P. is out now on Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/mad-wow/6841676