This May will see the release of Craig Smith's 'Only When It Is Darkest' EP via Teng Records, backed
with reworks from Phlash and Fabio Della Torre.
Craig Smith has been involved in electronic music since the early nineties, over the years Smith has earned
critical acclaim for his collaborative guise with The Revenge; 6thBorough Project. Smith's material has been
released via reputable imprints such as Delusions Of Grandeur, Permanent Vacation and Use Of Weapons, so
it's safe to say his production skills are second to none, and it's no surprise to see him joining the Teng roster
here, following the likes of Neville Watson, Nubian Mindz and Paul Mac.
Opening the single is the original version of title track 'Only When It Is Darkest', a classy, understated number
built around dreamy melodies, gritty analogue bass, off-kilter rhythms and spoken word vocal lines. The latter
stages then sees the melodic elements unfold as Smith works in jazzy piano licks, pizzicato strings and
tension building pads to great effect. Phil Asher steps up to rework 'Only When It Is Darkest' next under his
Phlash alias, as expected from Asher the mix is soul-drenched house music at its finest, fuelled by resonant,
evolving synth stabs, punchy bass hits and bumpy, swinging beats.
Fabio Della Torre, founder of Bosconi Records, delves deep with his interpretation of 'Only When It Is Darkest'
next, stripping back the percussive aspects to a swirling filtered groove, while the warm, ethereal melodic
sounds take the reins and steadily blossom over the compositions seven and a half minutes. Closing the
release is another original from Smith, entitled 'Matter Don't Matter', the cut takes on a more organic form this
time with natural percussive sounds, soft Rhodes melodies and throbbing low-end tones, a perfect closing

piece to round off the package in style.