A mastermind in showcasing various shades of house music in their inimitable manner, Danish-born, Amsterdam-based DJ/producer Samuel Andre Madsen, aka S.A.M., stands as a rare talent within the current house landscape. Whether crafting trippy, cosmic and psychedelic late-night excursions, delicate, hazy journeys, or groove-driven, heady cuts, their studio naus and innate musical talent has seen them release via a list of leading labels while heading up their own Delaphine, Dahlia and Oscillat imprints – not to mention their longstanding role as one-third of globally renowned trio Mandar. Returning to Up The Stuss following their stand-out collaborative Get Together project with label boss Chris Stussy three years ago, 2024 welcomes a blissful late summer outing with the excellently crafted Check It Out EP. From the deep, captivating and hypnotic sonics of the title track to the skippy Tiger Balm, the bumping grooves of Race To Lose and the classy tones of Forever Rhodes, prepare to be transported across the house realm with yet another faultless EP from one of the best around.