Niklas Wandt
I Wandt To Believe

Local rave heroes X Club reveal a trippier, more esoteric side on this brilliant release. It's very much rooted in a downtempo, slightly world influenced sound that is at home in both sweaty basements and outdoor parties. Transcendent stuff. - JP

A darkly seductive downtempo experiment from Naarm-based producer Al Dente. It's a wonky shadow realm of an EP, that never quite allows you to be fully comfortable, yet you cannot help but delve further. - JP

A lush, humid downtempo odyssey from beloved local legend Emma Stevenson aka Gallery B! Gorgeous 90s inspired chillout tones meld with more contemporary Australia prog meandering, resulting in a gentle trip through the minds eye. - JP

A unique exercise in cross-cultural pollination from Amaru Tribe. Rooted in neo-cumbia and the more organic side of contemporary nu-disco, this record is a celebration of the members native Latin America, and their adopted home of Australia. - JP

A gorgeous, surprisingly sentimental capsule of DIY experiments from early 80s Italian duo Influenza Prods. It's minimal, and quite dark at times, yet there is this sense of charm in the decayed nature of the soundscapes, resulting in a truly unique listening experience. - JP