Andy Compton and The Rurals resurface with Waspy Vibes – Unreleased Grooves from 1996 & 1997 on Peng, unleashing eleven tracks that transport listeners straight to the heart of late-90s underground house. This collection captures the duo’s signature blend of deep, funky grooves laid down during their most prolific era, finally seeing the light of day for a new generation of selectors and fans. Peng has long championed classic house with a modern twist, digging into archives to spotlight overlooked gems from the golden age of club music and building a reputation among DJs who value authenticity over trends.
Shark Soup kicks things off with infectious energy, setting the tone for Night Thoughts, where rolling basslines and subtle chord progressions create that perfect late-night drive. Elevator builds with purposeful momentum, drawing dancers into its hypnotic pulse, while Sawfunk brings gritty edge through sharp stabs and relentless rhythm—ideal for peak-time warehouse sets. Farmyard Jams delivers playful funk that nods to the era’s raw experimentation, and Sexy Sines layers sultry tones for those intimate after-hours moments.
Skyrise in its Moogy Mix variation adds cosmic flair with swirling elements, perfectly complemented by Real T’s Juno’s Mix, which injects warm analog character into the mix. Wobble keeps the momentum with its bouncy low-end, and Sir Siel stretches out into a sprawling journey that rewards patient crowds. The EP closes with Ferreter’s Moogy Mix, a deep, immersive closer that showcases Compton and The Rurals’ mastery of tension and release. No remixers from outside the core duo appear here, letting their original visions shine through undiluted. These tracks pulse with the unpolished excitement of 90s house basements, offering DJs and enthusiasts a direct line to the underground spirit that still fuels today’s circuits from Kaohsiung clubs to global rave spots.