The Chillout Lounge Mix - Deep Thoughts 4

Let's take our time, go deep and long, sharing my thoughts through sound in this special extra length mix. Check out my new album Dreams which I happily created with the inspirational Mozez and his profound voice and lyrics.

Making their debut on Anjunadeep’s sister label Reflections, Dutch producer duo Esteble and neo-classical pianist Joram Feistra present a downtempo chillout production O-Ama. First heard on label boss James Grant’s latest mixed compilation Movements Vol. 2 in July, the collaborative track strikes the perfect blend of gentle percussive instrumentation from the producer-DJ pair with the flair of Joram’s neo-classical pianist roots, wrapped in atmospheric textures. Distortion Inc. is back on DeepWit with a melodic, classic and enchanting track. Something of an artistic composition that will take you on a sonic journey. Remixes comes from Sin Sensor, Alain Pastrana and Mutca. Each one bringing the original song to a different state with their interpretation. Also on the sublime DeepWit: Lance Kearns delights once again with some of the finest deep house there is. 4 tracks meticulously crafted to take you on a groovy and emotive journey through soundscapes that will impact your soul. For those of you with an old school soul, you can pick up this EP on vinyl very soon. Intu Music proudly presents the.CHAIN aka Antonio Brutus Wankowicz. A standout artist in a new wave of progressive and melodic house producers. Surrounded by electronic music from birth thanks to his parents, who were deeply immersed in the British rave scene in the late 80's and and into the 90's, he has honed his craft and found his own unique style at a very young age. Soul Mate is a deeply personal piece about someone that lost their way. It is melancholic yet uplifting, deep, euphoric and soulful. With Antonio's own vocals sitting over a growling bassline, tough drums and shimmering melodies. Having grown up to the sounds of late 70's and early 80's Jazz Funk and Electro as well as European electronica Ranj Kaler ended up with quite a mixed bag of musical tastes. Making his Stripped Recordings debut in early 2022 with Aim Higher he has become a regular feature and embedded himself in the Stripped family after a plethora of remixes on both Stripped Recordings and Stripped Digital and his Break The Chains EP of 2023 Ranj has become the number one artist in Electronica (Hype) genre on Beatport. This new EP is his third for Stripped entitled Sphere and as expected is full of electronica based delights across four tracks which will no doubt further enhance his reputation amongst his peers. Nuage lands on Anjunadeep Explorations with the Ocean Soul EP. No stranger to the Anjuna label ecosystem, Nuage released three EPs with Anjunadeep between 2018 and 2020. His Thor EP featured fan favourite Flares which has garnered well over 5 million streams across DSPs. First putting out music back in 2010, Nuage has gone on to release an impressive six studio albums and has partnered with labels such as Phonica Records and Purified. Nuage's EP features Australian producer Güs on title track Ocean Soul, as well as UK singer, songwriter and producer Tailor on What You See. Ready Mix Records proudly unveils its 283rd release, a profound collaboration by deep house music titans BiGz, Soire and Deep Active Sound. Together, they present Blossom, a deep, organic house gem layered with powerful sampling from Glenn Close's narration of BBC's Home documentary. This track serves as a heartfelt message about the beauty of life on Earth, emphasizing themes of sustainability, respect, and the preservation of nature, animals, water, and trees. With its captivating groove, melodies and thoughtful story, 'Blossom' invites listeners to reconnect with and honour our shared planet. The first remix comes from Denmark's deep house maestro Alvaro Hylander, the visionary behind DeepWit Recordings. Alvaro masterfully reconstructs Blossom from scratch, bringing his signature touch and transforming it into a genuine work of art that stands out for its soul-stirring depth and finesse. Sound Fusion brings us Silent Summer remixed by Fabreeka on the superb label Lake Underground, lots for you to check out from these guys. Anriu delivers Hey Darling and Finding The Wind with Poli-Poli to Colorize. Yorkshire-based producer Anriu cooks up two delightful new records for your listening pleasure this week on Colorize Music. Hey Darling is the opener and it's an impeccably groovy affair, with fizzy synths and lively rhythms out in full force, while he links up with producer Poli-Poli for Finding The Wind, a more ethereal and atmospheric prog house record that keeps the grooves flowing in style. I am happy to give you Magic from my new album Dreams with the extremely gifted Mozez. The new album Dreams by Mozez and Tim Angrave is out now and beautifully captures the ethereal essence of lucid dreaming, intertwining imaginative soundscapes with vibrant melodies that transport listeners to otherworldly realms. Each track seeks to explore the boundary between consciousness and imagination, resulting in a rich tapestry of creativity that reflects the limitless possibilities of the dream state. Through its enchanting vocals, rhythms and layered compositions, the album invites the audience to embark on a sonic journey that mirrors the transformative power of dreaming. Argentinian progressive specialist Sebastian Sellares brings us the Timeless Era EP. Based in Córdoba, a city known for its fine offering of progressive house artists, Sebastian has had an impressive second half of 2024. Over summer, Sebastian joined Above & Beyond on ABGT 592 for a guest mix, and also remixed Durante and CRi's fan favourite, LMK. One of the most highly anticipated tracks from this year's annual compilation, Anjunadeep 15, Timeless Era is a future progressive house staple; inviting topline melodies, big pads and steady, groovy drums. Unsui (Blank Dust) is an Italian producer and live-set performer living in Madrid. Unsui means water cloud and it identifies the water cycle as a metaphor which describes the flow of the experience through the searching for wisdom and knowledge. The flow of water passing through different landscapes searching for new hidden places inspires the melodic deep house sounds of unsui productions. His music reflects the abstract world of feelings and the physical experience of nature. Through his sound design explorations unsui is always searching for a secret place where dreamy atmospheres, mysterious noise and textures match with the persistent energy of groovy rhythms. Check out his superb releases here. WhoMadeWho teams up with fellow Danish artist and techno maestro kolsch in their fifth and final single, Heartless. The song showcases the unique synergy between WhoMadeWho’s emotive, genre-blending style and Kölsch’s masterful melodic techno production. The track opens with a powerful yet calming kick and a pang of synth stabs that are unique to Kölsch’s production style. Clocking in at over 4 minutes, Heartless steadily builds in energy, catapulting on an emotional odyssey that epitomizes both artists’ ability to create deeply moving electronic music. From Toronto, Iskarelyn (3rd Avenue) started in music in the 90s. Later in the years, Israkelyn slowly began listening and appreciating the complexities of electronic music, more specifically melodic and deep house genres. Inspired by releases by other artists, Iskarelyn creates original compositions that are energetic, yet relaxed, each one slightly different from the previous. Check out Melancholy here. Anjunadeep mainstay Braxton makes a swift return to Reflections with a brand new EP Falling. Braxton takes a downtempo diversion from his usual progressive house and breakbeat influences, delving into the chillout space we first heard on his last EP Bloom. With this new collection of tracks, Braxton dives deeper into the territory of soundscapes, ambient textures, haunting baselines and synths. “The red thread through all of my work is a feeling of nostalgia, and that’s the story of this EP too. Falling is a reflection of all the people and places that have appeared in my life and influenced me. It’s about opening yourself up to the experiences in your past and understanding how they can shape and affect your future.” Sean Holland says “Lovers of Deep house may want to check out my latest release, The Last Chance, now available on Bandcamp.'“ Auntie Flo's latest album, In My Dreams (I'm A Bird And I'm Free), represents a five-year journey of personal and musical evolution, that blends global rhythms with electronic soundscapes. Now, Auntie Flo delivers exclusive Club Mixes for DJs. Included is a super limited extended vinyl mix of Green City, which has been making waves. Luke Una's has named it his Track Of The Year - A spine tingling spiritual Balearic bomb - this is very special, magical, beautiful - it’s just outrageously good' and Aker The Lion God, which Ransome Note likened it to "'Pachanga Boy's Time' but with soul". Madloch's Crossfade Sounds proudly presents Tim Angrave and his latest EP Mirrors, featuring four captivating tracks including the title track along with Pressure, Veiled, and Whispers. Tim made his label debut on 3rd Avenue in 2022 with a remix for Alex Donofrio's Riverside Drive. Born Marylou Mayniel in the countryside of Western France, Oklou’s first musical experiences consisted of classical piano and cello lessons before she fell in love with electronic music and took up production. Mayniel eventually moved to Paris, where she hosted weekly radio shows and performed her first live shows as Oklou. Family and Friends was my pick but you should check the other album tracks too from Choke Enough, superb. Dive into a sonic journey with Gloria, the latest album by Lemongrass, the renowned alias of German electronic music producer Roland Voss. Known for his signature blend of soothing melodies and laid-back rhythms, Lemongrass delivers a masterful collection of 10 tracks that epitomise the essence of Lo-Fi, Chillout, and Chill Beats.
Gloria invites you to slow down, relax, and immerse yourself in its soothing soundscapes. Each track is carefully crafted to evoke a sense of peace and tranquility, making it the ideal soundtrack for unwinding, studying, or simply enjoying a moment of calm. Whether you’re a long-time fan of Lemongrass or new to the world of Chillout music, this album is sure to resonate with anyone seeking a sonic retreat from the stresses of everyday life. Nilüfer Yanya releases her highly-anticipated new album My Method Actor via Ninja Tune. The album houses songs that bloom into being in unexpected ways and help Yanya make sense of her world as well as the ways it’s changing as she enters her late twenties and grapples with what it means to be an established musician. “For me, writing is definitely problem-solving - in the way they say that dreaming is like problem-solving. You're like, oh, that sounds good. That looks good. That makes sense. But you don't really know why. You're kind of using that part of your creative brain that doesn't have to make sense.” “My name is Ludvig Cimbrelius. I have been in love with music for as long as I can remember and began creating my own at a young age. Music has helped me through dark times in life, as well as being a vessel for experiencing heights of joy and wonder. I hope that my music can be a bridge for you to align with your own Inner Being, the peace and love that is the essence of Who You Are.I released music under different names over the years; Purl being the first one, with many more to follow such as Eternell, Illuvia and Abraço de Vapor. I eventually also began releasing music under my given name, releases which you can find on different platforms via the links here below. With more than 150 million streams on Spotify, Bruce Brubaker reaches a large, diverse audience. According to Pitchfork: “Bruce Brubaker is one of the most exciting pianists in the contemporary American classical scene.” Brubaker was one of the first solo pianists to play the music of Philip Glass. The New York Times wrote: “Few pianists approach Philip Glass’s music with the level of devotion and insight that Bruce Brubaker brings to it, precisely the reason he gets so much expressivity out of it.” According to critic Roland Duclos: “Brubaker is to Glass what Glenn Gould is to Bach.” Brubaker is featured on Meredith Monk’s album Piano Songs and Nico Muhly’s album Drones. Brubaker has performed with Meredith Monk, John Cage, and Nico Muhly. Dance music and electronic music artists, including Plaid, Donato Dozy, Max Cooper, Francesco Tristano, Akufen, and Arandel have remixed Brubaker tracks.  In his continuing performances, from the Hollywood Bowl and New York’s David Geffen Hall, to London’s Barbican and the Philharmonie de Paris — Bruce Brubaker is a visionary artist. Starting out in the mid 90s as Future Loop Foundation, Mark Barrott went on to conquer the balearic underground with his legendary imprint International Feel. In recent times it's his own productions that have won the plaudits, especially his 'Sketches From An Island' projects. "One of the world’s finest purveyors of music to chill out to - he is the master of sunset music" (Pitchfork). His album on Refections Everything Changes Nothing Ends is an emotional journey you have to check out. Prophecies by Laura Masotto and Ryan Teague is a suite in three movements incorporating brooding synth work, soaring violin arrangements and rich emotive harmonies and melodies. The compositions are themed around visions of environmental and ecological collapse, shifting from a state of despair to one of hope with devastating effect.

Tracklist:

O-Ama - Esteble & Joram Feitsma

Water World (Sin Sensor Remix) - Distortion Inc.

Soul Mate (Original Mix) - the.CHAIN

Reset - Ranj Kaler

Venice - Ranj Kaler

What You See (Extended Mix) - Nuage feat. Tailor

Blossom (Alvaro Hylander Remix) - BiGz, Soire & Deep Active Sound

Silent Summer (Fabreeka Remix) - Sound Fusion

Finding The Wind (Extended Mix) - Anriu & Poli-Poli

Magic - Mozez, Tim Angrave

Timeless Era - Sebastian Sellares

Last Dance in the Wood (Original Mix) - Unsui

Ocean Soul (Extended Mix) - Nuage feat. Güs

Fooled - Lance Kearns

Heartless (Original Mix) - WhoMadeWho & Kölsch

Melancholy - Iskarelyn

Falling - Braxton

Madame Ping - Monsieur Charles

The Last Chance (Original Mix) - Sean Holland

Aker The Lion God (Club Mix) - Auntie Flo

Whispers - Tim Angrave

Family and Friends - Oklou

Energy Flow - Lemongrass

Binding - Nilüfer Yanya

Across The Sea - Lemongrass & Alejandro Fernández Lecce & Andrea Miller

Swirls in Concrete - Ludvig Cimbrelius

Music for Airports, 1/1 (Radio Mix) - Bruce Brubaker

Mono No Aware - Mark Barrott

Movement 1 Intimations - Laura Masotto & Ryan Teague