If you recall from a few weeks back, we shared the news that Salva‘s Frite Nite imprint was readying a compilation of “tribal-influenced, spacey dance grooves, progressive footwork, modern electro-funk, and UK-centric dubstep rhythms” for an early October release (full details can be found here). Now we’ve gotten our first taste of Surreal Estate (artwork above) in the form of this contribution from Atlanta-based purveyor of futuristic club music Distal. Anchored by a constantly evolving beat of the most intricately skittering nature, “Mamanimal” begins as R&B-infused, half-steppin’ house before locking into a ridiculously enticing funked-out synth riff and bursting into absolute space-age club music gold. Mark this one somewhere between the “tribal-influenced” and “spacey dance grooves,” with just the right touch of “modern electro-funk.” We can’t wait to see what the “progressive footwork” and “UK-centric dubstep rhythms” have in store for us when Surreal Estate drops October 4.

Mamanimal