P. Lopez's new EP may be called 'The Same Beat'. However, rest assured that this is most definitely a showcase of the Paraguayan urban and tech house producer's chameleonic capabilities. We've seen Lo¬pez on labels such as Dogmatik, Tirk and Rational¬ism just to name a few, and he's even grabbed the attention of Berghain who welcome him for his debut performance there in April. Now he stamps his sonic dexterity all over this five track dark techno AEON EP which includes a Beatport Exclusive. Expect to be led through a progression of styles and emotions, fist pumps and foot taps all in the name of true quality music. The title track doesn't patronise you with a soft intro¬duction. 'The Same Beat' chucks you unmercifully into dark decadent techno territory. A growling vocal requests 'the same beat' as the track continuously builds. With 'That's It', Lopez is joined by Matias Espinola. An infectious off-beat drum pattern is joined by a dubby vibe that dances all the way through before a cleverly used vocal sample brings this track to an understated yet satisfying climax. In '1000', Lopez interweaves a dark sexy bassline with clangs of chords and echoed claps before adding ethereal strings. He layers each sound with deft skill in this gorgeous composition, progressing from dark to light in just under eight minutes. House Robot is the cooler older brother on this EP with the final track a Beatport Exclusive Dub remix. These tracks display a blend of techno-meets-urban that Lopez conquers so well. ‘The Same Beat EP' showcases a stellar collection of cuts that complement each other when played in its entirety, but you can be sure they more than hold their own as dancefloor bombs.