Rotterdam-based Pole, Richu M, has been impressing with his scuzzy, eclectic output on Young Adults and Astropical that mixes dusty samples with hazy synths, ranging from wonky slo-mo house grooves to jazzy downtempo cuts.

He brings his colourful patchworks of sound to Monologues for a beautiful mini-album, complete with superb artwork from the man himself. Label boss G. Markus aka Ben Gomori steps up to give 'Sorry, I'm Not A DJ' a kick up the booty with a garage house flex.

Early support: Âme, Auntie Flo, Danny Tengalia, Peter Kruder, DJ Aakmael, Horse Meat Disco, Jamie Trench, Loz Goddard, Ouer...