There was a beautiful flower nestled at the top end of the garden, it cast a mysterious shadow in the heat of the sun. It was a pleasant summer's day and and they each sipped from a glass of cool lemonade whilst taking in the mystical beauty of the orchid. The ice trickled down the sides of each cold glass and left a damp residue on the warm wooden table as music played in the distance. This was summer and it was to be the hottest on record. Time for a flake...

From the cold land of Saint Petersburg, Calypso welcomes newcomers Radial Gaze to the label for the first time. The sun kissed label has a penchant for tropical inspired dance music, often with an intriguing twist and something special up the sleeve.

PREMIERE: Radial Gaze - Orchid Flake [Calypso Records]

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