VA - Visions Vol.2 (2023)

Holly Lesters Duality Trax imprint continues its mission to find balance within the music industry by bridging gender gaps and pushing the boundaries of contemporary club music. The next release sees the label's second VA come to fruition, focusing on six emerging and established artists that are all making their mark within their respective cities and beyond. Glasgow hero and resident of dance music institution Sub Club Stevie Cox opens things up on her first ever solo outing, easing us gently in with a hypnotizing mesh of ethereal synths and dynamic drum programming akin to the carefully constructed sets she has become known and loved for. Stones Taro, a pioneering force behind Kyoto's evolving electronic scene, brings his signature touch to Iron Door and smoothly bridges the gap between UKG, breaks and house before rising Aussie producer DAWS serves a nostalgic blend of dreamy chords, jacking percussion and bumping bass. Up next, Bsample king Gallegos turns in a raw and crunchy acid workout that is sure to raise the roof with adrenaline inducing risers aplenty. The VA takes a trippy left turn with Planet Euphorique and Craigie Knowes affiliate Emkay, in a perception altering display of warping synths, shimmering gated vocals and loose drum patterns before rising star Body Clinic rounds things off. Fusing DnB and prog in 159 Revolutions Per Minute against a futuristic backdrop, the young Northern Irish producer perfectly demonstrates the interwoven themes and concepts that the label seeks to platform. 100%% of compilation profits will be donated to Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Visions Vol. 2 will be available to buy digitally from December 8th, 2023.