The brains behind the classic M:Megamix returns to Versatile Records next month.

The latest EP from French artist I:Cube, a contemporary of Daft Punk who made his debut way back in 1996, takes a detour from his usual sound. VER105 puts the emphasis on “dense, contemplative and haunting soundscapes”, with listeners advised to enjoy it in the dark; African percussion comes up against brooding ambient waves, dreamy piano blues and menacing electro.

Hear previews of the record in the player below to suss out its wonky charms, and rewind to I:Cube’s trainspotter-friendly FACT mix, which draws on some of the strangest house, techno and classical records we’ve heard. VER105 is out on vinyl and digital formats on November 6. [via RA]