Gideon Jackson – Helpless / Sales In the Wind

London producer Gideon Jackson digs into his archives for this tidy GEMS release, pairing a pair of previously unheard 90s recordings with a brand-new production. First up is 'Helpless', a 1996 cut that embodies the best of London's early tech house movement, all taut drums, hypnotic repetition and carefully controlled pressure. The accompanying Freeform Mix takes a more psychedelic route, introducing swirling synth lines, analogue zaps and leaner low-end weight whilst preserving the original's drive. On the flip, 'Sales In The Wind' brings things up to date. Rolling rhythms underpin dreamy textures and subtle melodic touches, creating the sort of heads-down groover that feels equally suited to a warm-up set or the small hours. A neat bridge between two eras of Jackson's sound.