Blaufield Music, the home label of legends Booka Shade, just dropped a new EP today in the epic Shelter from the UK's Casper Cole. The four-part journey through progressive techno delivers all of the elements that make Booka Shade and Blaufield a staple in the scene. Despite being inextricably tied to techno, there's just something so warm, human, and indeed full-of-life that Shelter feels more like a cruise through the recesses of our consciousness rather than a collection of club-churning floor-fillers. That said, the movement in each of these tracks is undeniably infectious, speaking directly to our souls through its spellbinding synths. While each of the four tracks satisfies with its sonic sojourn, I'm particularly fond of "Remedy" and "Undertones," both of which engender awesome grooves that not only reach irresistible levels but also seem to hold some hidden meaning, an edifying, inspiriting essence. The power of "Remedy" strengthens its listeners, helping them stand taller and more confident. Aptly-titled, "Undertones" will have you leaning in, hanging on each note, stuck on each swell, growing with each glimmer.
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