The Mystics
Barbarix
Probably the most established artist to work with us so far, Barbarix has had releases on Belgian netlabel Entity.be and the infamous Brighton-based Net-Lab, as well as loads of attention from Mary Anne Hobbs, Nerm, Nihal and Bobby Friction of Radio 1 fame.The Mystics EP is a significant departure from some of his more pounding creations, a relaxing and atmospheric affair best suited to lying in a darkened room or roaming through mystic wooded areas, climaxing with the glorious 'When Night Falls'. Clear yourself some headspace and bathe in the warming talent of Barbarix.
What a great EP! For some reason "The Mystics" made me think of The Orb in their "Orblivion" period (which I love). Probably it's the way Barbarix mixes evocative ambient sounds with ethereal melodies... The artist develops its own style though, which makes this EP a precious addition to my collection of those-records-that-will-loop-a-dozen-times-a-day-on-my-laptop. A sure bet. Kudos to the comp...