Whether reshaping LA’s dance scene for a new generation with his Athletixx crew, or delving into uncharted beat territory with solo tracks and remixes, California DJ/producer Falcons is a force to be reckoned with. Terra, his debut Fool’s Gold EP, showcases four cuts of imaginative, bass-driven songwriting that highlight Falcons’ confidence as a producer and collaborator, all while detonating the party like nothing else. After drippy summer jam “Aquafina” sets a tone with rap upstarts GoldLink and Chaz French, Terra bounces from post-hyphy bomb “Boss Mackin” featuring Oakland’s A-1 to the moody title track (built on Falcons’ own chopped and screwed vocals), before closing out strong with rolling ragga hybrid “Flame,” guest-starring UK heroine Stush. Terra is club music as its most elemental. Dig in… less