Review: Magnetic Family's debut release, "Songs For The Open Air" on Lost Palms, is a breath of fresh air for anyone seeking a dose of laid-back, lo-fi goodness. These four tracks, previously only available on Youtube where they garnered millions of plays, finally see a proper release on vinyl, digital, and streaming platforms. The EP's title perfectly captures its essence. Lush, ambient textures and hazy vocals paint vivid sonic landscapes that evoke feelings of open fields, warm sunshine, and carefree vibes. Opener "Haze" sets the tone with its swirling synths and woozy vocals, creating a dreamy atmosphere that lulls you in. "Aerial" picks up the pace slightly, with a more rhythmic groove and hypnotic melodies. "North Circular" injects a touch of urban energy, while maintaining the overall chilled-out vibe. The EP closes with "A Love," a beautifully melancholic track that leaves a lasting impression.
Review: Joseph Price has been serving up solid (and sometimes sensational) fare as Third Son for the best part of a decade, showcasing his wares on labels including Cajual Records, Unknown To The Unknown, Stil Vor Talent and 17 Steps. Here Price makes his belated bow on Lost Palms via a mini-album containing eight tried-and-tested treats. Check first the sparkling, melody rich title track 'If You Remember The 90s You Weren't There', a bouncy fusion of vintage progressive house cheeriness, sun-splashed deep house and nods to the classier end of mid-90s trance, before admiring the joyous melodic techno of 'Wisdom of the Crowd' and the warehouse-ready headiness of 'Posing For Pictures When It's a Video'. We also recommend the 'Erotic Discourse'-esque wonkiness of 'Descartes Before The Horse'.
Review: With this EP from DJ Psychiatre - a return to the label following 2021's 'Never Complain' and last year's 'Lucidity EP' - Shall Not Fade offshoot has notched up half a century of releases. The formidable five-tracker is a fitting way to celebrate the landmark, with the French producer variously treating us to huggable, sunrise-ready deep house bliss (the wonderfully emotive and loved-up 'Something That You Feel'), ultra-deep, bassline-driven funkiness (the similarly impressive 'An Emotion, Whatever'), tactile and gently bleeping dancefloor melodiousness (the picturesque 'It Is Your Only Choice'), mid-tempo loveliness (the 'dancing in your mind' sofa delight that is 'Play The Music') and acid-flecked sci-fi house ('NMAV'). An inspired EP all told.
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