4 trax of quality minimal tech house on LTD Yellow vinyl
Netherlands-based Locklead delivers a heady blend of dance music with a touch of melodic finesse on this four-tracker. Side-A opens with 'Unison', a gentle, smooth and melodic cut that leans into ambient house territory, offering a hypnotic, dreamlike quality. 'Apollo' picks up the pace with an upbeat groove, balancing techy rhythms with washes of melody. The track effortlessly genre-hops, incorporating a nice dose of acid sound work, making it both dynamic and deep. On Side-B, 'Mystic Nights' locks into a hefty bassline, but its smooth keyboards and playful energy keep things fun and fluid. Closing things out is 'STFUATYXP', a spacey, Detroit-inspired workout where pulsating synths and crisp percussion create an expansive, interstellar vibe. From start to finish, this EP captures a perfect balance of groove, melody and hypnotic textures, showing why this artist is one to keep a continued eye on.