The Magic Movement Vinyl & CDs

Review: Berlin's transcendentally themed Magic Movement label specialises in esoteric crossings, theming itself as a kind of facilitator for humans eager to reach a place "where animals can talk and the trees are made of poetry". The mystical mood is bolstered by Bosquemar (Rodrigo Gallardo) and his new EP, which cements his name as a key stakeholder in the furtherance of the South American downtempo scene. A former member of the band Matanza, Gallardo blends his affectingly tactile, boughing, psychedelic production style with original vocal recordings and hyperbolically layered field recordings, resulting in a continental journey like no other.

Review: Argentina's Kermesse returns with 'Another Time', a four-track EP that brings together groovy rhythms, funky synths, and live instrumentation. With Pedro Perelman's mesmerizing vocals and production finesse from Noema, the release strikes a balance between organic flow and electronic edge. Tracks like 'Another Time' and 'Sambo' capture Kermesse's vibrant energy, a sound that's made waves across Ibiza and Portugal. With over 9 million Spotify streams to date, this EP is a fresh spin on Kermesse's distinctive, crowd-moving style.

Review: Noema's new album ONE has been artfully reworked here by a range of a talents from divergent electronic worlds. Up first, Kalabrese presents a suberb re-imagining, layering funky keyboards, live drums, and his signature vocals atop the original track. Lauer follows with a leftfield disco piece featuring a lively arpeggio synth, live drums and an infectious melody. Mehmet Aslan's remix brims with rhythmic textures, playful melodies and funky electro breakbeats and Panthera Krause delivers an energetic dance anthem propelled by mind-bending arpeggiators and syncopated chords. Lastly, Shubostar injects her infectious "cosmic disco" sound into Noema's funky and surreal universe, adding a groovy twist to the mix.