At over three hours of music, this week's edition of
Enlightened Listening runs through a couple incredible albums, funk, future bass, disco, house, bass house, bass, future and more. Some of my favourite names old and new, and some of the most banging club killers of the year. This playlist is stacked not just with heat, but with some of the best story-telling, picture-painting releases of the year. Embark on the musical journey that is this playlist and read brief descriptions of its contents below.
Harrison - Apricity
This 11 track offering is proof of the Toronto talent's mastery of full length projects, sewing several themes together through a range of buttery smooth deliveries. Like the album art, the whole thing shimmers serene.
Conro - All Eyes On Me
You would think after the few prolific years he's had recently we'd have been graced with an album, but here we are with the debut, an undeniable nine track treasure. At times it's thoughtful and restrained, others it's all out funky fire, future bass.
Moullinex ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Say It Slow (Wild & Free Remix)
Beautiful, brilliant groove with radiant synths; a perfect warm up piece. A musical marvel.
Humans - Breakfast With Liz
An epic always moving masterpiece. Sneakily, yet supremely satisfying.
CONFESSION (v/a) - Alchemy 3
Compilations are not normally this good, except when it comes to
CONFESSION who seem to have conquered the act. Diverse levels of
CONFESSION's dark sound and house's various delivery methods. Bass, filter and disco, dominate the six tracks, offering up equally excellent quality.
Purple Haze ft. James New - Fall In (Zonderling Remix)
Zonderling really have a way, and when it hits, it really works. A wildly infectious drop that just oozes all kinds of nostalgic energy, reminding me of the electro awesomeness around 2010.
Lifelike & Kris Menace - Discopolis 2.0 (Sander van Doorn Remix)
Speaking of 2010 vibes, this classic gets a reboot from one of the longest running talents and king of that time. More of a jacked up edit than anything, but it's a banger either way.
Propane - Arbusto
Can't say I've heard any
Propane before, but they're clearly flammable because this one could certainly have the dance floor explode. A no nonsense banger.
Moksi - Legit
Speaking of fire on the floor, there won't be many survivors after this weapon goes off. The vocals (both sampling and rapping) really bring this monster to life.
Jack Beats - The Remedy
The fact that these two are still making the same conscionable quality they were 10 years ago is one of my favourite things about the scene. There's a pocket for them to pick and they nail it every time. Big bad, dark and dirty wobs rule as these four tracks are ready to rock plenty a party.
ABSOLUTE. - Malfunction
One of my favourite artists of the year on likely my label of the year, this EP is like icing on the cake. Five diverse yet equally excellently crafted techno club churners. Absolutely awesome atmosphere.
TroyBoi vs Pete & Bas - Do One
The first of two
TroyBoi productions in back to back days. His genius will leave you agape as he flips the table at 1:28, yet manages to keep working his magic around the duo's vocal delivery.
thook - Natural Instincts
Of all the incredible sound designers on this list no one can knock this guy off his perch. Instantly engulfing, each of these five tracks whisk you away to a foreign land, sending shivers down your spine with a wild array of animated sounds. An out of this world offering.
TroyBoi - Frustrated (ft. Destiny)
Another dazzling display of
TroyBoi's god-like talent. His playful progression around already awesome grooves make every production a treat. Give this guy a couple elements and he'll go off.
Madeaux - LIMBO
If you thought his creative well was dry after the unreal
Burn already this year, think again. This trio of tracks further cements his status as an artist to watch. Moody masterfully crafted cool.
