Patternpusher – Magic – Sounds of Juan

Really like the Original version of St. Louis based producer Patternpusher’s new production. It’s moody, brooding and features lots of swirling atmospheres playing out across pulsating tribal styled drums. Add to that a trippy spoken vocal and this all adds up to an impressive, soundtrack to lose yourself somewhere in. The best remix is from Sun H who pushes up the tempo and adds contrasting punky, new-wave bass plus punchy congo beating drums. The remaining Mono4 remix again transforms the mood this time with shuffling drums accompanied by bleeps, while Laurence Reed references Detroit on his version.

3 out of 5

Reviewed by Greg Fenton