Some records move beyond the dancefloor, speaking to something deeper. Build A Temple is one of them—Blvck Spvde and Stefan Ringer fuse deep house, broken beat, and soul into a hypnotic, storytelling-driven experience, where groove meets introspection.
Blvck Spvde and Stefan Ringer are two underground mainstays who specialise in pushing the boundaries of house, soul, and groove-driven experimentation. On Build A Temple, their first collaborative project, they bring together deep, sample-based storytelling and rich, forward-thinking production. Released via the ever-reliable Touching Bass imprint, the EP is a testament to dance music’s ability to hold space for both movement and reflection.
From the outset, Build A Temple feels deeply personal. The project is laced with voicemail recordings, conversational snippets, and poetic musings, making it feel like a transmission from a deeply spiritual, lived-in space. These elements provide an emotional core that intertwines seamlessly with Ringer’s signature production—a warm, tactile blend of house, broken beat, and jazz-inflected soul.
The EP opens with “Intro (Voicemail),” immediately setting an intimate tone before diving into “Love Is The Message,” featuring Floyd Vader and Marquinn Mason. This track builds on a shuffling house groove, layered with hazy chords and Spvde’s effortless vocal presence, creating a hypnotic blend of deep house and future soul. The title track, “Build A Temple,” featuring Ari LaShell, stands as the emotional centerpiece. Meditative and mantra-like, it fuses soul-driven harmonies with steady, evolving percussion, making for a track that feels both introspective and dancefloor-ready.
Elsewhere, “Impressions” leans into broken beat, letting its off-kilter drum work and floating synth pads create a dreamlike state. “Complications” strips things back to a minimal, late-night groove, perfect for those deep, immersive club moments. Finally, the outro brings the record full circle, reinforcing the conversational, reflective nature of the project.
Build A Temple is house music with soul—raw, deeply felt, and sonically rich. Blvck Spvde’s poetic delivery and Ringer’s organic, groove-heavy production complement each other beautifully, creating a project that speaks to both the body and the mind. For those who like their dance music drenched in warmth, history, and forward-thinking energy, this is an essential listen.
You can purchase the digital release of “Build A Tempe” here with a vinyl release imminent.
