Recloose

Matthew Chicoine, performing as Recloose, is a pivotal figure in the second wave of Detroit electronic music, famously discovered by Carl Craig after delivering a demo inside a sandwich. His work represents a sophisticated intersection of Detroit techno, house, and the West London broken beat movement.

Having studied jazz saxophone, Chicoine integrates high-level musicianship into electronic production, often featuring live instrumentation alongside MPC-driven sampling. His 2002 debut 'Cardiology' is a landmark of the era, blending glitchy aesthetics with deep soul. His relocation to New Zealand in 2001 significantly expanded his palette, leading to collaborations with Fat Freddy's Drop and a shift toward a more organic, funk-oriented sound. Critically, he is respected for his technical prowess as a DJ and turntablist, having performed in Carl Craig's Innerzone Orchestra. His influence spans from the techno purists of Michigan to the nu-jazz and soul scenes of the South Pacific, maintaining a reputation for rhythmic complexity and analog warmth.