Title track 'Haunted City' is five-and-a-half minutes of bumping techno cut through with plaintive pads. Metronomic drum patterns propel the EP from the get-go, fist-pumping forwards like marching music for our inevitable mech overlords. 'Knopfmond' is a brooding chugger. With its muted synth stabs and prominent kick, you can practically smell the smoke machine in the break. 'Pinch Hitter' ups the tempo further. Despite its propulsive intent, it shifts into something deeper and more introspective than typical peak-time territory; a tool for selectors willing and able to surf intensity and create intimate moments. Closing track 'Trix' is an energetic cut from the off, utilizing a pendulous bassline that coaxes feet to the floor when unleashed at the right time. Not much is known about the background of this cache of firepower, other than it originates in Canada. Use all weapons wisely to avoid any future arms embargoes.