Ams’ latest EP leads off with a song that belongs at the end. The title track of Dream Escape bounces like a firewalker on an open flame, rambunctious and a bit rude but with a late-night energy that is very hard to beat. If you can put a name to that 4:45 am vibe — that sense that the night just got better than ever but at any moment the lights are gonna turn on and the reverie is going to wind down whether you’re ready or not — this is what that sounds like.
So we’re here for it, but there are a few more pleasant excursions to test drive on Dream Escape. “Rebirth” is a deep house gem, with razor-sharp jacking percussion and sweet little touches that are almost imperceptible on the first listen but make themselves felt from the start. The pressure-cooked disco of “Trip2” is worthy of heavy rotation as well, with a sinister bassline under a sophisticated and then exhilarating riff of hammered keys. It’s remixed into a breakbeat frenzy by Dylan Dylan as a totally left-field addition.
⚪️ Dream Escape Tracklisting
Ams: Dream Escape (Shall Not Fade / June 7 2024 / Digital)
1. Dream Escape (06:46)
2. Rebirth (06:55)
3. Trip2 (05:44)
4. Trip2 (Dylan Dylan Remix) (05:21)
⚪️ Disclosure Statement
This record was submitted as a promo.
⚪️ Previous Coverage
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⚪️ The Cover Mix: Black Loops – Sanctify vol 5 (2022)
⚪️ New Music: Shall Not Fade signs Cinthie for new Free Fall EP (2021)
⚪️ New Music: Laurence Guy returns to Shall Not Fade with “Mutual Excitement Is A Wonderful Thing” (2021)
⚪️ Features: Soela: Resonance (2019)
5 Mag Issue 213
Released: May 2024
ROOTED: This was originally published in 5 Mag Issue #213 featuring electronic music pioneer Laurent Garnier, Monty Luke, Petals In Sound, Henna Onna, Paul Johnson and more. Become a member for $2/month and get every issue in your inbox right away!
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