Lucid Haze, the debut release from London’s Osmura label, showcases creeping psychedelia and percussive dub drawn from the minds of six producers across Europe. Each track on this VA explores the theme of summer reminiscence, weaving together an evocative and fluid array of frequencies that resonate with emotion and depth.
Osmura represents a new emergence to London’s musical landscape, delivering parties, mixes, and now releases that delve into the dub-infused, spiralling side of the musical spectrum. The collective has already gained traction through its events and mix series, with Lucid Haze marking their first venture into releasing music.
In this way, Lucid Haze listens like a sonic mission statement. Six emerging European producers contribute their interpretations on the label’s strand of hypnotica, with each track presenting a unique slant on shimmering, dubbed-out journeys for end-of-summer haze.
Low Tide, Bartoli’s interpretation and Minimal Collective’s pick, takes up this mantle with a woozy half-time kick and scattered percussion. Progressive flourishes grow organically, threatening to burst before collapsing into a hazy, introspective intoxication.
Lucid Haze [OSM001]
Full tracklist
1. Caldera - Vertigo 66
2. Bartoli - Low Tide
3. Atomic Moog - Holobionte
4. Solma - Sunrotation
5. Birgan - Calator
6. Shjva - Conscious Dub
Lucid Haze will be out on September 4th, 2024. Pre-order a copy via Bandcamp.