Tessellate Vinyl & CDs

Review: Demi Riquisimo and The Trip join forces to launch Tessalicious, debuting a collaborative project, splitting partly off from the former artist's own Semi Delicious imprint. The new four-tracker evidences a shared talent by the pair for producing a twisting, winding dance finesser mood, blending melodiousness and functionality so that we almost can't tell the difference between them. Intended to captivate festival-goers, the likes of 'Don't Go Away' and 'Rock The House' offer sensorial and distant vocal samples, though their rare audible moments - "how do you say... you're gorgeous!?" - manage to leave us feeling all fuzzy inside.

Review: Off the back of their three releases in 2023, The Trip present their first remix EP, 'Remixes Part 1'. Inviting some of their favourite artists - Spray, Aldonna, Liquid Earth and Adam Collins - each have taken it in turn to remix a track from their back catalog on Tessellate. All bases are covered here - a bit of tribal, a tad more techy stuff, some prog and some acid thrown in for good measure. Best of the bunch is Aldonna's remix of 'Dont Panic', whose many-filtered melody lines overlie each other like layers on a cosmic cake.

Review: This deep house release delivers a dynamic blend of energy, soul and groove. Side-1 opens with 'Funky Q Nice', an uptempo, energetic track that sets the stage for a lively dance floor experience. 'Do You Feel' follows with its smooth, melodic deep house vibe, offering soulful elements and a groove perfect for an extended dance session. On Side-2, 'Delightful Funk' brings a rolling bassline and futuristic feel, with addictive rhythms and solid production that keep the energy flowing. 'Original Sound' rounds off the EP with a deep house builder, gradually evolving and creating a powerful atmosphere, ideal for late-night sets. With its mix of soulful melodies, addictive basslines and energetic grooves, this release is ideal for deep house lovers looking to elevate their playlist and dance floor experiences.