Simon Mills - Harmonic Jigsaws Vol 1 (2018)

Legendary British producer Simon Mills is back on Birmingham/Ibiza based Secret Life under his own name this time. He's been a staple of the imprint in recent years, under his nu-disco alias Napoleon with several releases including one of our all time favourites - the Moogie Wonderland EP a few years back. As part of the acclaimed duo Bent with Neil 'Nail' Tolliday, they released a couple of genre defining albums including the LP Programmed To Love, released at the turn of the millenium. On Harmonic Jigsaws Vol. 1, the scene veteran serves up a fine collection of neon-lit, boogie down grooves for the late night. From the bittersweet and melancholic deepness of "THIFOL" featuring close collaborator Joel Hood, the cute candy funk of "Scorchio!" (which features a touch of sweet flamenco) or the sweet sunkissed balearica of "Rainbow Groove" - this is one of the finest albums we've heard all year.