A second appearance of Tammo Hesselink on the Mantis series. Fusing the spatial effects treatments of dub with the metallic clang of industrial percussion and the stark negative space of minimal, Tammo Hesselinks sonic practice continues to create compelling, complex forms. His exacting style toys with atmospheric processing and mechanised motifs in place of traditional melodic elements, unearthing nuanced expression from timbre and rhythm while delivering firm structures for advanced soundsystem immersion.

Tammo Hesselinks Naturally Occurring EP drops on Redstone Press like a plunge into a frozen lake, delivering a masterclass in ice-cold machine funk. It's evident throughout that Tammo has honed and refined every sonic element, resulting in tracks with clarity, poise and purpose. Semika opens the release with pure, heads-down, sound- system techno, equal parts heavy yet restrained. The weighty, rolling drums and pulsating sub-bass collide with layers of biting, strobing synths, creating an instinctive sense of dread that sets the tone going forward. The title track Naturally Occurring offers a brief respite in intensity, dropping the tempo and introducing calming, contemplative pads and metallic percussive elements. However, any semblance of tranquillity is swiftly shattered by the arrival of staccato vocal chops and a stripped-back dancehall-esque beat which exhibits Tammos flair for minimal yet deliberate compositions. Butter Hands is more ominous, with rolling sub-heavy kicks building into ethereal technoid synths and percussion that hover threateningly. The track is propelled forward with a broken-beat techno rhythm creating a hypnotic, paranoia-inducing and all-encompassing atmosphere. Lattice closes out the release with a more groove laden beat, accompanied by woozy, playful synth lines. The mechanical percussive elements evolve constantly, weaving intricate patterns and adding depth and complexity to the mix, all whilst retaining the weighty bass foundation and techno-bleeps found in the previous tracks. The EP finds Tammo in deadly form and showcases a producer with an innate talent for producing work that is both boldly minimal yet packed with detail.