The world was still asleep. I was the only one awake, my mind racing with the demands of my first job. Yet, amidst the chaos, there was a comforting melody that seemed to soothe my weariness. It was ”No Ordinary Morning” by Chicane. This song was like a warm embrace on a cold night. I remember that night ever so clearly. It … Continue reading Chicane – No Ordinary Morning
A staggeringly beautiful composition with meticulous attention to detail. When I first heard it, my mind was blown from start to finish. Extremely well-thought out textures and consistent arrangements make this an impeccable production. The thoroughly absorbing and multi-layered sonic atmospheres delve deep into the realms of vividly desolate panoramas. For me this is not only … Continue reading Koruption – Popcorn
We were oh so naive and amazingly prone to loving beauty. We never needed the intrusive thickness of a dubstep snare drum. A nice and chilled breakbeat structure would simply do. Startlingly wonderful pads, the distinctive sound of that guitar riff, the longing for sunshine and seascapes, like being between sleep and realness – this … Continue reading Chicane – Offshore (Disco Citizens Remix)
Immersing myself in the sonic embrace of I Know You’re Gone, I was swept away on a poignant journey. Jessica Riddle’s vocals, like a haunting melody, painted a tale of love and separation. The music surged with emotional intensity, creating a rhythmic ebb and flow that mirrored the complexities of human connection. In the quiet … Continue reading Max Graham feat. Jessica Riddle – I Know You’re Gone
A transcendent journey through the corridors of time. An ethereal soundscape that resonates with the pulsating beats, seamlessly intertwining with the threads of nostalgia. As the celestial melody unfolds, I get transported to the heart of 2005 – a pivotal juncture where the tapestry of my life began to weave its intricate patterns. Set Me … Continue reading Sam G. – Set Me Free
Reaching The Sky is one of my favourite tunes of the year, and quite collectable (don’t let anyone tell you otherwise), particularly if you’re into a strain of contemporary dance music that brushes against academia, post-classical, systems music, and overarching abstraction, sometimes all at once (in a good way). Challenging listening to be sure, but … Continue reading Atomix – Reaching The Sky