GUY CONTACT Vinyl & CDs

Review: Guy Contact's Energy Obsession EP presents four exemplary tracks of new progressive house music on the esteemed Craigie Knowes Records. On Side-1, the title track 'Energy Obsession begins things with a deep bassline and progressive house groove, delving into darker and more ominous territory while maintaining its hypnotic allure. 'Totally Wild' follows with its strong techy vibe, bordering on techno territory and delivering a relentless dancefloor workout with its fast-paced rhythms. On Side-2,' Motomami's Chant' offers a melodic chugging bassline reminiscent of late 90s vibes, evoking nostalgia while pushing the genre forward with its modern production. Closing proceedings is 'Sonar Quartz' which further explores the depths of progressive house, weaving intricate melodies and pulsating rhythms.

Review: Following up some great releases by the likes of Dylan Forbes and Blowdive, Estonia's Coymix Ltd are back with Perth, Australia based producer Guy Contact - he previously of Butter Sessions and Bitterfield - who presents four selections of neon-lit balearica on COY003. From the low slung sunset acid of 'Maya Bay' to the coastal breaks of 'Subterano' which impressively deconstructs acid trance aesthetics, more moods and grooves await you on the flip. It's like there's a third summer of love on the way, as heard on 'Sounds from the Echosystem' while early progressive house sounds of yesteryear are revisited on the utterly euphoric Maximus Mix of 'Cool Blue Liquid'.