Alex Kassian – Leave Your Life

We’re huge fans of label Pinchy & Friends here at Sticky Black Tarmac, and after championing Afternoon Dubs’ Exotic Gardens, we’re deep diving into their back catalogue. Next stop, 2021.

Alex Kassian (One half of Opal Sunn) will be a known name to fans of sublime, cerebral, delicate dance music. They’ll already know that Kassian’s deft ability to create whimsical moments in electronic dance music are one of a kind. For those who missed the boat, here’s a special offering: ‘Leave Your Life’.

First up on the A side is the Lonely Hearts Mix - a tribute to Alex’s unrequited dreams of playing in a rock band, sounding like Talk Talk put through a Vapourware blender. The Dance Mix ups the energy for movin’ feet, whilst keeping a smooth groove delivered via a flute riff. Spirit of Eden, with a title reminiscent of an actual Talk Talk album, is a more abstract, electronica journey through serenity, with a Bill Laswell dub taking it deeper.
Incredible.