David Leckenby – Coalesce [Soundteller Records]

Deersky's Soundteller Records welcomes David Leckenby back to the label for his debut EP. The Australian artist fist appeared on the Polish imprint in October of last year with a contribution to the label's ADE Sampler. His multi-layered infusion of deep, melodic and progressive sounds has also found a home on Droid9, Proton's Particles and PHW Elements. Now following the release of his well received 'Bubble Boy' EP, David returns to Soundteller with 'Coalesce'.

Spread across three tracks it’s the reflective moods of the title selection which leads the release off. Punchy beats and rolling bass unite for a powerful low end, while airy atmospheres and playful melodic fragments add nicely to it's emotive nature. Smooth and meditative, cascading lines continue to elevate mood across the first act, taking the narrative into a tranquil break and ultimately sealing it's nostalgic feel.

‘Outside In’ follows suit with it’s effervescent grooves and hopeful motifs. Fluid rhythms carry the rolling foundation while detailed percussion and wispy effects sweep across the stereo field. Once again reflective in nature, it's impassioned vibe grows subtly as a well-crafted break brings a quiet yet heavenly calm, before resetting the groove for a purring finale.

The release concludes with ‘Sky Higher’ which follows a similar sonic profile but with a slight rise in tempo. Dreamy and poignant in equal measure; it's spiralling arps, creamy chord stabs and ghostly vocal wails converge for a storyboard of melody and colour, making for a stirring seven minute journey to round out the EP on strong note. There's a definite old school Anjunadeep or Silk vibe to all these, it's a timeless sound which is always going to sound great, just as it does here. Highly recommended.

Buy: https://bit.ly/3gmdkdl

Release Date: 24-08-2020

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