Tiger Never Loses Its Stripes 12" (part 2)

Tiger Stripes continues the 'A Tiger Never Loses It's Stripes' EP series on Rekids, with part two previewing his upcoming sophomore album, his first in two decades, due out soon.First up, 'Strike' is a raw, heavy, swinging warehouse cut with stark lasers and a moody vocal refrain that will lock the floor into a steady march. 'ID' flips the script with funkier bass riffs and dub effects hanging above a lighter, funkier groove, but still locked into irresistible loops. There is a playful touch to 'Nothing To Do' too, where dusty drums, darker synths, and prying bass motifs all shuffle and swing with confidence. The soulful 'Free As A Bird' closes with a delightfully dubby skip, lush chords, and expert sound design that brings immeasurable character alongside a well-worked vocal.Founder of the Strange Idols label, Tiger Stripes has spent over two decades forging his own path with standout releases on Hot Creations, Kaoz Theory, Kwench Records, and more. After stepping back to focus on his indie-rock project Little Lies, he made a full return in 2024 and quickly recaptured the form that's made him an international favorite.Radio Slave's Rekids was founded in 2006 and has since spawned successful offshoots with the techno-focused Rekids Special Projects in 2017 and it's newest sub-label, REK'D, in 2024. With Matt Edwards as the sole A&R, Rekids has been crucial in developing early artist careers and has become a haven for established acts in house and adjacent genres, recently featuring Harry Romero, Tal Fussman, DJ Minx, The Hacker, and many more.