The quirkiest effort on the Key Of Sea is “Palmetto,” which features an off-kilter rhythm section that bolsters shimmering synths artificial panpipes and a gentle, aquatic arpeggio. “Nautilus” cools things off a little, with a zouk-esque sound palette, evocative keys, and a catchy marimba riff. “River Dance” continues the playful nature of its predecessor with a slightly less busy arrangement, but just as much dancefloor functionality and lush airy timbres. The skipping cowbell that initiates “Mourning Dove” is joined by interlocking percussion, spritely rhythmic synths, and a propulsive bass part as the track’s various melodic elements unfold. The Key of Sea EP consists of four club tracks that are soft and breezy on top, and tight and punchy on the bottom. Bruised Skies & THUGWIDOWĪfter releasing one of the standout 12”s of last year-Mameen 3’s Incunabula EP- Planet Trip Records continue their hot streak with the NYC artist Gee Dee. The title track, which is possibly the funkiest featured, closes the EP with a bouncing bassline and dusty drums carrying reflective chords on a smoky Rhodes. “Get Fit” may take those familiar with the artist’s previous releases by surprise, as it bursts out of the starting gate a fully-formed acid house monster, injected with the same commanding groove that runs throughout the release. A heavily diced break, floating sub, and pitched vocal steadily build before disintegrating into sun-drenched chords on “Ain’t Bad,” which is followed by “Spare Change,” a dubby two-step garage roller, doused in eerie pads and squirming lead line. Following last year’s Nightwork EP, on One Year Dance Hauke all but ditches his jazz-tinged musicality in favor of a more hard-bodied and stripped-back sound. Over the past few years, Ben Hauke has made a name for himself amongst connoisseurs of London’s more heavily syncopated strains of club music. Creamy live bass from John Barera glues together laidback percussion and jazz-tinged ivory tickling on John Silas’s “9th Creation,” drawing a close to what feels as much a family reunion as it does an EP. Poseidon Neptune delivers disjointed mechanical rhythms topped with soothing chords and a bounding resonant bassline in the form of “Saht Nam.” And one of the most exciting new producers out of Detroit by the name of Meftah, crafts an airy and life-affirming atmosphere on “Ur Utility” with substantial bass-weight and a stuttering, earthy drum break. On Terri Whodat’s movingly minimal “Get Out Of Here,” two tender piano licks trade off against each other over a forceful kick-clap combo. The Friends and Mentors compilation is exactly that-music from artists that Steady Flight Circle label owner and producer Thomas Xu, considers close to him in some way. Pre-order buy pre-order buy you own this wishlist in wishlist go to album go to track go to album go to track
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