GUMR drops brand new Deep Tech EP

Based in Portsmouth on the south coast of the UK, GUMR stands as an enduring figure in electronic music, operating as a producer and DJ whose work feels equally timeless and cutting edge. Over decades, he’s earned a reputation for infcitous groove, technical talent and an unbreakable connection to the dancefloor, serving up enthralling musical moments of deep tech, acid house and techno, where hypnotic basslines and intricate synths meet the energy of 90s warehouse culture.

It’s a background he knows intimately; having cut his teeth during an era when London’s underground scene was defined by smoky rooms, heavy beats and a sense of unity through rhythm, GUMR channels that same spirit in his output today. Influenced by pioneers like Mr C, Terry Francis and Bushwacka, he brings a sense of heritage to his work without falling into imitation, forming a bridge between the hazy heyday of dance music and its modern iteration.

Before the name GUMR became a fixture in underground circles, the man behind it, Gary Wood, was already shaping his identity as an artist. His early success came in 2002 when he won the BBC Radio 1 DJ Competition, earning a coveted slot at The End nightclub performing alongside Richie Hawtin and Mr C and from that night onwards, his focus was set, venturing further into the underground and forging a sound that moved bodies while engaging minds.

In 2025, GUMR took his artistic mission a step further with the launch of Freaky Nation, his own label dedicated to deep tech and acid house stylings. The imprint is designed for DJs who care about quality, groove and dancefloor integrity, a home for records built with intention and craft to preserve and develop the DNA of the underground.

Following last year’s single “Damn Code,” GUMR now returns with his latest release, a brand new EP titled This, a release built entirely from analogue gear to pay homage to the classic UK tech house aesthetic while embracing a modern aesthetic. The title track shimmers with warmth and shakes with tension, driven by tight percussion and fluid basslines that gradually shift to form a gripping dance music experience.

Jumping straight in with the pulse of warm bass shots and soft taps of hi hat, the steady rhythm progresses with the build of distant instrumental textures and crisp snap of percussive elements. Jumping with zappy synth tones and rolling through slick arrangement switch ups cut with flashes of warbling vocal samples, “This” lays down an exhilarating deep tech jam that’s at once mesmeric and invigorating, all wrapped in impactful sound design.

But This doesn’t land a solo statement, the EP comes complete with three remixes from legends and contemporaries alike. Terry Francis, Jake Beautyman and KoreVex each offer their own interpretation while keeping the spirit of the original intact. On his New Life Remix, Terry Francis delivers a slick, rolling cut rich in warm texture and bubbling synth textures. Jake Beautyman’s Break It Remix injects a sharper, late-night energy that takes a percussive-forward approach to amplify the rhythmic energy of the track.

KoreVex takes things deeper still, leaning into buzzy synth shots offset by the soft slicker of key tones to take listeners on an engrossing voyage. Together, they form an incredible package that speaks to GUMR’s influence and his knack for collaboration that feels organic and thoroughly worthwhile. With This, GUMR once again stakes his claim as a must watch name in the UK dance music sphere who continues to operate at the very highest level.

Listen to This below