Peter Matson, who plays guitar for NYC breakout band Underground System, explores deeper dance music styles on “Short Trips.” “Roma Norte” leads off the late-night vibe, with subtle chords stabs and stripped-down rhythm programming leaving plenty of space for the hypnotic bassline to move the track along. Jimpster (Freerange Records) freaks the original w/ Afro-house flavors on the remix, and “3AM to Sete” prolongs the warm, after-hours deep house roll. “126” is a breezy synth jam, and in very much similar fashion as the rest of the EP, it packs in just the right amount of punch to make bodies move on the dancefloor. Instrumental for “Roma Norte” also included.

• music label: Bastard Jazz 2019

reviewed by soj haus 03/19