Robert and Lyric Hood take their gospel-laced house sound to fabric, uniting Detroit grit and divine groove in a mix built to move both body and soul.
Detroit’s finest return to familiar territory with fabric presents Floorplan, a release that not only celebrates the enduring legacy of Robert Hood but also marks the latest chapter in his powerful collaboration with daughter Lyric Hood.
Together, the pair bring their gospel-infused brand of techno and house to one of dance music’s most respected mix series, nearly two decades after Robert’s iconic Fabric 39 cemented his place in clubland history.
Where Fabric 39 explored the sharper, more minimal end of techno, fabric presents Floorplan promises something different, a joyful, spiritually charged journey that bridges the divine energy of gospel with the raw pulse of the Motor City. The lead single You’re A Shining Star, out now, sets the tone perfectly. Built around a solid 4/4 groove, rattling percussion, and a radiant organ riff, it’s powered by a gospel-style vocal declaring “you’re a shining star, no matter who you are.” It’s both sermon and celebration, a track that feels as at home on a warehouse floor as it does in the church of house music.
Robert’s long history with fabric runs deep, with over 20 appearances in Room 2 and a legendary live show on New Year’s Eve 2012. This release feels like a homecoming of sorts, a full-circle moment that unites the spirit of techno’s past with the energy of its future. Lyric Hood’s presence brings an infectious freshness to the project, her rhythmic intuition and ear for soulful melody balancing perfectly with her father’s trademark precision.
If the single is anything to go by, fabric presents Floorplan will be an exhilarating fusion of Detroit grit and gospel-laced house euphoria. Expect dynamic transitions, driving percussion, and those signature bursts of divine energy that make every Floorplan set feel like a spiritual awakening on the dancefloor.
A joyous, faith-fuelled return for Floorplan and a perfect addition to fabric’s storied mix series. For those who believe house music is a higher power, this one’s your sermon. Pre order here.
