Alina Baraz and Galimatias are a fierce duo in the chill music game, but add to that a bit of trademark Pomo bounce and you have yourself a truly potent combination. It was the highlight of our features last week and the Dojo headliner now, but we’re finding it hard to shake ourselves out of this obsession with ‘Fantasy’ and the renewed love Pomo has brought to the hypnotic original. For a long time this playlist has shared a similar appreciation for the sultry vibes that Patrick Baker brings to his music, and his latest production is a sun-drenched affair crafted with all intentions of repeat summer listening. For a song that’s all about letting go, it proves quite difficult to get out of your head when that chorus sets in. Still on that nostalgic feeling, French artist Petit Biscuit has woven another intricate piece in the form of ‘Memories’. Whether it’s the sublime acoustic melody or the enchanting vocal chops, it’s as if this blissful feeling was cut straight out of one of your happiest dreams, and we’re certainly not in any hurry to wake up anytime soon.
The blogosphere always goes a little crazy for a new and mysterious name when it emerges, and this week LVNDSCAPE made its mark with an incredibly chill rendition of ‘Bloodstream’. It’s less about Rudimental than it is about Ed Sheeran with this bootleg, as the vocals are imbued with a whimsical sweeping soundscape that conjure images of breathtaking surrounds. It won’t take much guesswork to figure out what’s in store for this latest remix from Oliver Nelson though, lending his signature disco fever to the massive hit ‘All Cried Out’. It was an instant winner when Blonde first debuted the original, but with this unbelievable transformation we’re very much dealing with a certified summer anthem. That sax is out to slay. It’s been a little while since our last dose of bootleg goodness from DJ AA, but he’s back in a big way with a special concoction that’s received support from July Child themselves. He certainly hasn’t lost his ear for the right blend of hook and melody, and with the backing of jackLNDN’s gorgeous ‘Aeterna’, this mix shines brightly from beginning to end.
The same thing could be said for the playlist really. You’ll struggle to find a dull moment in this edition. Peace out.
