Hey everyone, if you're into those late-night club vibes where the bass hits just right and the groove doesn't let up, stop what you're doing—Louis Millne just kicked off 2026 with a serious banger. The UK producer's brand-new ‘Touched’ EP landed on January 16th via Take Notes, and it's already generating serious buzz in the tech house and minimal house scenes. This two-tracker is pure dancefloor fuel, blending raw energy with that restrained, hypnotic edge that's perfect for peak-time sets.
Right from the jump, the title track ‘Touched’ locks you in with a stripped-back minimal tech groove that's all about function and feel. Those early 2000s hip-hop vocal fragments add a gritty attitude, sitting perfectly against rolling, gloomy drums that build serious pressure without ever overwhelming the mix. It's got that classic club-focused restraint—nothing extra, just momentum that keeps the floor moving through long blends. If you've been craving tracks that feel built for warehouses and afterhours, this one's got it in spades.
Then comes the Mahony remix, and wow—label boss Mahony (in his first remix for Take Notes since launch) takes things even deeper. He strips everything back further, dialing up darker textures, muffled basslines, and super-tight drum programming. The result? A more hypnotic, controlled vibe that's tailor-made for those smoky, late-night rooms where the low-end does all the talking. It's a respectful flip that keeps the original's intent while adding that signature Mahony tension—super smooth for transitioning into darker territory.
Louis Millne, still only in his early-to-mid 20s (he's been called one of the next generation for a reason), has been on a serious roll. Over 2024 and 2025, he dropped heat on labels like Sola, Issues, Take Notes Trax, Short Circuit, and Dosmundos, racking up support from heavy hitters including Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, and more. His Dosmundos single ‘Second Guessing’ hit number three on the Beatport Deep and Minimal Singles Chart late last year, and collabs like the one with Alex Culross snagged Arielle Free’s BBC Radio 1 Big Whopper. Plus, he landed in Elrow’s Top 10 Up and Coming Artists. Now, with the ‘Touched’ EP getting early love from names like Max Dean, Prospa, The Martinez Brothers, Marco Carola, and Ilario Alicante, it's clear his momentum isn't slowing down. And he's got more lined up—releases on Repopulate Mars and Moan are coming, alongside DJ gigs across the UK and Europe (think CIRCUS, Creamfields, ABODE, Ibiza, and beyond).
In a world where tech house keeps evolving—mixing in more minimal elements for that hypnotic, groove-driven sound—releases like this remind us why the underground stays so exciting. The blend of raw energy, hip-hop influences, and clean production is spot-on for today's clubs, where tracks need to work in long sets and hold attention without gimmicks.
If you're digging this kind of minimal tech house or tech house groove, go grab the ‘Touched’ EP—pre-order/save it, stream it, and let it take over your playlists. What do you think of Louis Millne’s sound? Does the Mahony remix hit harder for you, or are you all about the original? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’m always down to chat about fresh club weapons!
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