International music maverick, nug-finder extraordinaire and sonic sorcerer Skyrager is back. With his latest must-grab 12" release, cheekily titled 'Love Is The Massage', the maestro drops another dose of sublime grooves via his private HITD imprint. As always, these tracks are dug up from the deepest crates, lovingly reworked, and steeped in Skyrager's signature secret sauce. Across three dazzling cuts, expect a kaleidoscopic journey of love-fuelled disco bliss and relentless dancefloor energy. A-Side: 'Love Affair' kicks things off in grand, extended style. Clocking in at just under 14 minutes, this poppy, Euro-funk-infused boogie bomb takes up the entire side. Stripped-back drums, dreamy keys, smooth synths, and yearning vocals blend effortlessly-imagine Orange Juice meeting Serge Ponsar for a secret jam session. Things heat up with 'Love Is Good', a sun-soaked Caribbean-inspired gem. This soulful soca banger boasts pitch-perfect guitar and synth hooks, topped with a wonderfully playful and up-close vocal performance that steals the show making the cut a dancefloor anthem in waiting. Finally, 'Love Is Bad' closes out the EP with pure euphoria. This private-press AOR style disco groover oozes funky, laid-back cool. Anchored by a slinky bassline and shimmering, multi-tracked vocals, it's the kind of track you can't believe you haven't heard before. Add a stunning, risque psychedelic sleeve designed by longtime collaborator Luke Insect and you have a visual as well as sonic treat.

STAFF COMMENTS

Mine says: Psychemagik's alter ego Skyrager compiles some of his smoothest edits onto a 12" you don't want to miss. Effortlessly cool.

TRACK LISTING

Side 1
Love Affair

Side 2
Love Is Good
Love Is Bad