Kyiv-based Sasha Zakrevska AKA Poly Chain's debut album Music For Candy Shops was a total breath of fresh air. Released via Zambon's Transtalantyk imprint in 2017, the collection of sweet and syrupy tracks introduced us to her aptitude at playing with texture and melody.

She followed up her debut with a string of EPs last year including two cassette releases on Mondoj and BAS.Kolektyw, as well as a collaborative LP with Polish producer and Growing Bin regular Bartosz Kruczyński.

For today's Monday Is OK mix, she layers warm synths, abstract electronics and celestial house to help you re-enter the new week on the right footing...

Poly Chain: The 'Monday Is OK' Mix

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