Review: Fouk - Mighty Lover EP (Freerange Records)

Mighty love being shown for Fouk's latest EP as Jimpster et al at Freerange Roecords had jumped all over 'Mighty Lover' as an anthem opener to this 4-tracker! 

Fouk found 'Love At First Sight' with Debórah Bond (see review HERE), then turned up on  with loads of mates on the 'Sundays' EP (see review HERE) including Archil & Leon, The Phenomenal Handclap Band & 79.5 and then getting on the '30 Yeas Of Freerange, Vol. 2 with 'Moon' (see review HERE) which wasn't harmed by the solar ecilpse action going on at the time.

Now with a reputaion as an exciting deep house outfit that has soulful, jazz and analogue-leanings in their productions. 

Taking centre stage on ‘Mighty Lover’ is Dutch vocalist LYMA, a singer and songwriter whose soulful, expressive vocal style has seen him collaborate with the likes of Folamour, Makèz, Marcel Vogel (He of Lumberjacks In Hell - see HERE) and Inkswel. Here he brings a powerful, emotive presence to Fouk’s production, with his vocal sitting front and centre over the duo’s trademark warmth and musicality. Crisp, shuffling beats, killer pads and beautifully worked-out musical details provide the backdrop, while LYMA’s incredible vocal gives the track its real emotional pull. Deep, soulful and effortlessly groovy, this is Fouk doing what they do best. ‘The Message’ is another perfect example of why people are loving Fouk so much right now. Soulful and jazzy with an uplifting quality running right through it, there’s plenty of musical depth here without ever losing sight of the dancefloor. Crunchy drums and raw textures give the track a little grit around the edges, while the warm chords and infectious groove keep the energy levels high.

Flipping over to ‘Higher State’ which drops us straight into another slice of deep, warm and seriously groovy house music. Tasty chords and killer Moog lines provide the hooks, while a dynamic arrangement keeps the track constantly evolving without ever overplaying its hand. Loose, funky and deeply infectious. Things take a more melancholic turn with closing track ‘Long Way Home’. A stripped-back groove provides the framework for beautiful synth work and an understated arrangement that slowly unfolds without the need for constant builds and drops. There’s a spacious, late-night quality to this one, with subtle layers gradually revealing themselves as the track develops. Deep, reflective and beautifully restrained, it’s a fitting way to close the release.

BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: FOUK - Mighty Lover EP Vinyl at Juno Records.

Artist: Fouk

Title: Mighty Lover EP 

Release date: 13th November, 2026

Label : Freerange Records

Catalog Number : FR 321

Format:  Digital / Bandcamp