Trilucid & Esque - Glimmer In The Dark

As the world continues to burn and little is done to stop it, I always know music, a pure and positive endeavour, will be there to at worst distract me from the evergrowing darkness, or at best, remind me of the good, however little, the world has within it. A clear and obvious instance of said salvation arrived yesterday in the form of "Glimmer In The Dark," courtesy Colorize. A collab between Trilucid and Esque, the track quenches the flames of fear and drowns the pervading doubt and despair, at least for a moment. Like its EP partner "Illuminant," the a-side is an uplifting offering that serves as a sonic salve. Resplendent and warm like the sun's rays bursting over the horizon, "Glimmer In The Dark" delivers sublime synths from on high, cascading down your spine like ethereal endorphins. More upbeat than its follow-up, it has an undeniable uplifting quality as though each synth stride is a rung in a ladder to an almighty escape hatch. Climb towards the light and embrace the beauty that is "Glimmer In The Dark" below and get the whole wholesome and heartening EP from your preferred outlet now, here.

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Paraleven - Retrograde Mixtape IV

A little serendipity here as yesterday's post about SWIM (here) led me to this mix from Paraleven: a powerful three-hour affair with healing and harmonizing at its heart. The fourth edition of the Atlanta-based producer's Retrograde Mixtape series comes just like the others did, in line with Mercury being in retrograde. As with each previous edition, Paraleven has been tuned the mix to 432 Hz; a small shift from the standard 440, but one said to be mathematically consistent with the universe and warmer feeling due to its longer wavelength. But beyond the x's and o's nitty-gritty, this mix struck a chord with me thanks to its incredible curation and seamless mixing.

As the first half-hour of the "Retrograde Mixtape IV" washes over me, I'm struck by the fact that I've barely noticed any transitions, just as no track has truly stood out. This is not to say that the mix has been faceless or mere background noise, but rather that it's been immensely easy to enjoy. Of course, there are little moments that speak to me more than others, but they are more of an ethereal feeling, a sonic time and place. For example, Double Touch's "Greatest Day" is full of the feeling of flying, as though it transforms you into a gull soaring over a tropical island paradise, floating on the warm vocals of Reigan. The next track, Dosem's "Eternal Summer" builds on that breathtaking beauty while shifting the soundscape to a busier locale. It is at this point that I cannot help but think of this mix as perfect for slow panning aerial shots of vacation destinations and naturescapes worldwide. It reeks of natural beauty and organic power.

Without going any further into the mix, as we're not here for the finer details but rather the larger harmony, "Retrograde Mixtape IV" is indeed a resplendent respite. For fans of All Day I Dream, Afterlife, Anjuna, Colorize, This Never Happened and melodic house & techno more largely, this mix is a cannot miss. Stream now below, find the tracklist here, and be sure to follow Paraleven's socials at the bottom.

Paraleven · Retrograde Mixtape IV

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