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Berlin-based producer Daniel Steinberg returns with a fresh four-track statement on Rekids. The Free Living EP marks his first appearance on the label and showcases the seasoned producer’s knack for balancing groove-driven house music with playful musical ideas and club functionality.
For listeners familiar with Steinberg’s long career in underground house music, this release feels like a natural fit. His productions have always leaned toward rhythmically tight, DJ-friendly structures, and this EP continues that tradition while exploring different shades of classic house influences.
From dusty grooves and soulful fragments to tougher club-ready rhythms, the Free Living EP moves comfortably between warm deep house moods and peak-time energy.
If you like groove-heavy house music with Chicago influences, dusty samples and modern club punch, Daniel Steinberg’s Free Living EP on Rekids is a strong addition to your record bag.
The title track Free Living sets the tone with a laid-back yet infectious groove. The track leans into the deeper side of house music, built around subtle vocal snippets, soft melodic touches and a rolling rhythm section that gradually unfolds.
It feels like the type of record that DJs might use early in a set to establish a groove without pushing the energy too hard. There is a certain dusty charm to the production, giving it that timeless house feeling rather than a hyper-polished modern sound.
With Concrete, Steinberg shifts the mood toward something tougher. The groove becomes more direct and the track carries a slightly raw edge, built around punchy drums and vocal cuts that inject attitude into the rhythm.
This is the kind of record that fits perfectly in a club setting when the dancefloor starts to heat up. The arrangement keeps things simple but effective, focusing on groove and movement rather than unnecessary complexity.
The third track, Seven Sense, dives deeper into classic house territory. Piano accents and energetic vocal stabs create a sense of uplifting momentum, reminiscent of the Chicago house tradition that continues to influence contemporary producers.
This track feels designed for that moment when the crowd fully locks into the groove. It has a celebratory vibe without losing the tight rhythmic structure that keeps DJs coming back to a record.
Closing the EP is Perfect Catch, a track that brings a slightly more playful tone to the release. The groove remains firmly rooted in house music, but there is a sense of looseness in the chopped rhythms and looping musical elements.
Rather than going for a dramatic finale, Steinberg keeps things dancefloor-focused. The track feels like a natural closer that leaves the listener with the same infectious groove that defines the entire EP.
Founded by Matt Edwards in 2006, Rekids has built a strong reputation as a home for forward-thinking house and techno. Over the years the label has released music from both emerging producers and established names across the underground scene.
Steinberg’s Free Living EP fits neatly within that catalogue. It captures the essence of modern house music while still referencing the genre’s deeper roots.
With the Free Living EP, Daniel Steinberg delivers a well-rounded release that highlights his experience as both a producer and DJ. Each track serves a clear purpose in the club, while still offering enough musical character to stand out in a crowded house music landscape.
For DJs searching for groove-focused house records with character, this EP provides several useful tools for the dancefloor.
Label: Rekids
Catalog: REKIDS283
Genre: House
Release date: 13 March 2026
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