Closing the year on UNIVACK, Benja Molina delivers Small Town Night, a three-track EP that reinforces his position within the international Progressive House landscape. The release represents a consolidation point in Molina’s catalog, aligning technical control, melodic structure and club functionality under a clearly defined artistic direction.
The EP opens with “Small Town Night”, a collaboration with Blind Passengers, the iconic German act from the late 1980s. The track bridges eras through a precise integration of Blind Passengers’ distinctive vocal identity with Molina’s contemporary Progressive House framework. Structurally, the track is built around a steady progressive progression, combining controlled tension, clean low-end management and a melodic development designed for large-scale club and festival environments. The result is a track that feels timeless rather than nostalgic, balancing heritage and modern production standards.
The second cut, “Atacama”, shifts focus toward atmospheric depth and rhythmic clarity. Molina employs a restrained melodic approach, allowing subtle harmonic movement to evolve over a tightly programmed rhythmic base. The track functions as a tool for long transitions, emphasizing flow and continuity rather than peak-driven dynamics.
Closing the EP, “If You Need Me” reinforces the emotional component of Molina’s sound. The track combines club-oriented arrangement with expressive melodic phrasing, maintaining a balance between functional DJ use and narrative progression. Its structure reflects Molina’s ability to work within Progressive House conventions while retaining a personal sonic signature.
Throughout the EP, Molina’s production is defined by precision and coherence. Each track adheres to a clear structural logic, with careful attention to dynamics, arrangement spacing and melodic pacing. The release reflects the artistic consistency Molina has developed on UNIVACK, a label that has become central to his sound and long-term vision.
Supported by key figures in the global scene, including Hernán Cattáneo on Resident, Small Town Night positions itself as one of the most representative releases in Benja Molina’s recent output. It stands not as an experiment, but as a confirmation of a mature and controlled Progressive House language heading into 2026.
Tracklist
- Small Town Night
- Atacama
- If You Need Me
