German producer Markus Homm has been keeping typically busy recently, as he's rolled out a number of dancefloor weapons for the likes of Act Natural and Colludo. Quite how he finds the time to constantly release a string of impressive releases is anyone's guess, but one thing we can state with some assurance is that he's in no mood to slow down quite yet. And a quick sample of his latest release for the rising NYC-based Unike imprint, confirms that this is no bad thing...

The 'Amor Amor' EP, then, wastes no time in coming to life thanks to the goergeous strings and the gregarious aesthetics that are so prominent in the Homm's opening gambit. As has become the producer's forte over the years, it's a track that's littered with illustrious sounds and a sophisticated edge, while it maintains just enough gumption, classiness and raw emotion to prove a hit on the floor too.

''Pathetic Appeal'' ups the ante considerably, as it showcases Homm's less melancholy but more playful edge. This time, the emphasis is squared firmly toward the stringent kicks and the subtle grooves, while the almost hidden vocal charges and the layer of unfurling alarms add their own heady sense of ambiance. ''Regines'' goes more robust and follows a- at least where Homm is concerned a relatively straight path, with only a series of resilient chords getting in the way of its unrelenting tech-house guise. The final word goes to 8bit boss Gorge, who turns in a majestic remix of ''Pathetic Appeal'' that delves toward deep and harmonious planes in its quest to force an impression a feat it achieves with considerable and vintage poise. Much like Homm himself, Unike's charge very much continues in auspicious fashion.