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Mathew Jonson and Sebastian Mullaert 'Pollen 4 Life' (Hypercolour)
Jonson and Mullaert’s latest meeting of minds came from a productive five-day session near one of Sweden’s National Parks, a short but fruitful period of time which allowed their creative juices to flow and produce something different. When ‘Pollen 4 Life’ kicks in, it sounds like it’s in full-on tech mode thanks to its twisting bleeps. Then the walking bassline drifts in and, by the time the pads flex their muscles, we’re hooked. This is for the discerning ear to appreciate and won’t be for every dancefloor, but Jonson and Mullaert have created something beautiful.
8/10
