Artist: DaRand Land
Title: The Vermillion Room
Label: pulp
Format : Vinyl 12’’
Release Date: January 26th
Style: Deep House

Cultured deep house label Pulp welcomes back regular artist DaRand Land for another of his atmospheric EPs. The Vermillion Room features four sublime cuts that deal in candle-lit backroom sounds.

Hailing from Buffalo, New York, Land has been a low-key but high-class house innovator ever since the 90s. His smoky and subtle style is all about creating warm grooves detailed with musical synths and delicate percussion that sink you into a meditative state. He has been releasing on this label for a decade as well as the likes of Deep4Life and Urban Imagery and is in fine form again on this latest outing.

'Never Far From Jazz' hints at the producer's influences as he layers up dusty kicks with deft cosmic chords. More wispy leads bring a sense of mystery next to crunchy hi-hats that drive things ever further into the unknown. 'Journey For The Ready' is another brilliantly wide open and cavernous sound with smeared pads and melancholic piano chords hanging in the air, then 'Formative Funk' switches things up. This one has percolating drums and slapping hits that demand you move your body as filtered vocal sounds bring the soul.

'Remember The Violets' closes down with another signature DaRand Land groove - it's stripped back and raw as it rocks back and forth. A moody bassline adds weight while you're encouraged to gaze into the distance at the pixelated chords that bring a bittersweet sense of emotion.

DaRand Land once again taps into meaningful house depths that work on cosy dancefloors but also more intimate listening environments.

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A2. “Ignition sequence starts…” Channeling “Sun Ra” Austin cooks up a hypnotic lo-end wiggler filled with arpeggios and synths, topped off with haunting melodies and rhythmic nuances. To quote “Sun Ra” ….Space is the place “
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Guest mix by LAAK (Austere)

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