The ‘Wolf In My Clothes‘ EP by Wennink for Automatik is another captivating four-track trip that shows us new sides of an artist we thought we knew.
As soon as I dimmed the lights in my listening space and let the opening synth lines of the title track wash over me, I was immediately taken to that rare sonic space where melody and feeling meet technical precision. What comes next is a carefully thought-out story arc that shows an artist moving boldly into his own voice.
A deep dive into Wolf In My Clothes
The opening and title track of the EP, “Wolf In My Clothes,” unfolds like a nighttime discovery. The hypnotic, pulsing synth rhythm that starts the piece gives you a sense of moving forward right away, like you’re on a journey that starts in the dark. Wennink’s vocals come through this electronic fog with a haunting closeness that feels both personal and universal. The percussion comes in with surgical precision, with each piece finding its perfect place in the soundscape. This creates a delicate balance between the speed of the dancing and the depth of thought.
The easy way Wennink moves between places is what stands out here. His unique singing voice has been used by big names in musical techno on labels like Afterlife and Crosstown Rebels. He’s confident in his own production, which shows years of studio work finally being allowed to breathe on its own terms.
“The Last Time” has what could be the EP’s most emotionally powerful moment. The angelic vocals rise above a bed of carefully layered synths, making you feel like you’re flying through memories. Both the lyrics and the way they’re delivered have a palpable vulnerability that works so well with the confident way the song builds up. It’s the kind of piece that would sound good either as the sun rises over an Ibiza deck or as a lonely person drives through the city at night.
When “Sleep For Days” comes out, the EP goes into a darker, more contemplative space. The beat slows down, making room for more minor harmonic explorations. This third original production shows Wennink’s wide range—he can make moments that are perfect for a club or music that is perfect for a quiet evening alone. The track’s slow buildup and variety of textures show that the producer knows that emotional effect often comes from moderation rather than excess.
The Remixes
Rinzen‘s remix of the title track is the perfect way to end the EP. It pays tribute to the original while firmly putting it on peak-time dancefloors. Rinzen adds progressive parts that boost the emotional core of the track while adding a strong rhythmic framework. He does this by drawing on his famous cinematic approach to melodic techno, which was brilliantly shown on his most recent album on Lane 8’s label This Never Happened.
This remix has already been backed by big names in the scene, including Adriatique, Innellea, Rivo, and Wennink’s wife Henri Bergmann. It has that rare quality of sounding both instantly familiar and completely new, which is the mark of a truly exceptional remake.
There is a lot of attention to detail in the whole EP. It feels like every element was put on purpose, and every transition was carefully thought out. But these tracks don’t sound scientific at all—they have a natural warmth that makes you want to listen to them again and again, finding new subtleties each time.
The EP is technically precise and emotionally powerful. Wennink has made a collection of music that speaks to both the mind and the body, going beyond the often rigid limits of different types of electronic music.
“Wolf In My Clothes” isn’t Wennink’s first release on Automatik, but it’s also the arrival of a fully developed artist, whose future contributions to the ever-growing world of electronic music will be very interesting to watch.
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