- You don't run a party for 16 years without learning what makes an effective club track. The Secretsundaze founders Giles Smith and James Priestley are DJ staples of the London scene with a handful of releases apiece, but this is the first track they've released together. This debut forms half of the third EP from the Dance 2017 series. It's paired with a new cut from Palms Trax that offers a contrasting tone, ensuring both sides of the vinyl will get club play.
It's becoming clear what to expect from a new Palms Trax tune. "Outflight" is a confection of robust basslines, chunky rhythms and a generous helping of melodies that might feel excessive in lesser hands. The bright colours and unabashed positivity of his productions may be becoming a tad predictable, but they haven't lost their power or their pleasure. Secretsundaze's "Motorway Jam" is deeper but just as enjoyable, with a rude bassline that interrupts a web of percussion and a haze of flickering synths. It's tempting to say that Smith and Priestley keep moving with the times, but their style has always been timeless.
Lista de sequência de músicasA Palms Trax - Outflight
B Secretsundaze - Motorway Jam