Australia's wayward son makes his return to Thoughtless with a pair of amped-up techno workouts in his unmistakable style. Launching with the distressed vocal samples and cavernous kick drums of the title track, Deepchild opts for scintillating synth work to push things forward in combination with sinister atmospheres and noisy percussion, his arrangement prowess on full display. Los Angeles' Ana Sia follows her captivating release for Hot'n'Heavy with a devastating rework geared for the warehouse, while Romanian tech-house maestro Mihai Popoviciu took time out from his busy schedule releasing on Pokerflat and Highgrade to turn in a club-friendly deeper take that oozes dance floor appeal. Deepchild closes out with Woman, a haunting ode to the archetypal machine goddess, replete with pulsating low end, expansive textures and trademark syncopations throughout. Whether you take it as a timely commentary on contemporary culture or merely heavy rhythms to fuel the night, Slave Driver ought to do the trick either way...