Next up for Church is Berlin via Manchester based James Booth. One of the early pioneers of that 100% Silky, synthetic house sound circa 2011; taking cues from Legowelt and other hardware veterans and adding a dreamy, metropolitan vibe. "Silver Blaze" kicks things off with a serene hue, a simple chord progression elevating plenty of synthy goodness as Booth's drum machines purr away in the background. "Soup" opens the floodgates of glacial backwash, glistening sonics raining down an icy slope peppered with percussion artefacts and reflecting crystals. "Vanish" ups the energy for a late night club excursion with tough kicks and massaging licks, Booth's hypnotic flow in full effect has he soundtrack's some deep space exploration. Finally, "Why Would You Not" concludes with a great piece of post-peak relaxation, a gentle 4/4 holding us tight as we drift off into cosmic abandon. Great stuff as always from this staple of the hardware scene. - Piccadilly Records
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Dj Aakmael on Church. I think that should pretty much be describing enough. Hoping to hear more of these Aakmael tracks with the mellow samples in the future, even though I quite fancy his dubbier side as well. Raul E