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Growth, a process full of detours and dead ends, but also moments of surprising clarity and grace. The push and pull of moving forward and staying still. And when the metamorphosis is complete, the ghosts of who we were linger whispering.

Mikaere returns with a mesmerizing new EP, These Ghosts, delivering two tracks solidly in the world of deep house with an eye on the hazy and immersive. Vocal fragments, nostalgic piano, off-kilter percussion and rich textures feature heavily on both tracks.

Reflect and keep moving.

When it is quiet, what does it tell you? When you are alone, who are you? When you walk, where are you going?

Mikaere returns to Sound & Object with Abstractions Whisper — two tracks of hazy, laid-back deep house grooves. A melancholic sound underpinned by strings, piano and fragments of vocals… and perhaps a touch of optimism.

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With Distorted Memories, Drigg takes skipping minimal beats and weaves them around emotive atmospheres. Delicate touches and details keep the tracks evolving and moving. The result is both kinetic and contemplative. A fitting soundtrack for a walk through the city, or early morning dancefloors.

The title track is centered around a haunting melody floating in the background, setting a wistful mood. Benevolence picks up where Distorted Memories ends, picking up the pace and pushing interesting rhythmic elements to the front. Rounding out the EP, Mikaere reworks Distorted Memories adding gentle piano lines and burbling synths for a loose, relaxed mood.