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Skee Mask is one of dance music's greatest crossover stories of the past decade, with new albums greeted with the attention usually reserved for an Aphex Twin or a Caribou. ("Loved seeing this on r/indieheads," said one Reddit user, on the release of the 2021 LP Pool.) It's not hard to understand why: albums like Compro, he blends well-worn dance music tropes with incredible, detailed soundscapes and spine-tingling melodies. And on his 12-inches, he brings that sensibility to the dance floor, with an approach probably best described as articulate. Even on his most ambient of tracks, everything is in its right place. Along with founders the Zenker Brothers, his music outlines everything that makes Munich outfit Ilian Tape one of the best techno labels going.

On the decks, it's kind of a different story. It might surprise you if you only know his albums, but Skee Mask is an incredible DJ, balancing his predilection for hip-hop and UK-informed sounds with laser-focused techno. He can adapt to all sorts of situations—there's an incredible recording of him DJing with four of the best grime and drum & bass MCs in the business—and on his RA Podcast he focuses on the techno side of things, with nearly two hours of pacey techno and creative mixing, with dips into acid, electro, garage and more. It's a party-starting mix from a genuine star, perfect for getting through the holiday doldrums or pre-gaming your NYE plans. Like Skee Mask's best records, it's something to enjoy in any number of settings.

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RA.864 Skee Mask

Buzzkill

What U Got

Verse 1
the things I do to get closer to you
My sneakers  stop squeaking
the smoke rings you blow 
the places I go
I’m sure I don’t know 

Refrain
I love her doing her thing
as I chase the wind 
hoping it carries me away 

Verse 2
Phasers set to kill she said 
I’m sure you’ll find something if your looking 
I hold her in 
my shadow
wishing I didn’t know

Refrain
I love her doing her thing
as I chase the wind 
hoping it carries me away 

Bridge
Away for a day
it breaths me in 
drift away 
the things I do to get closer to you

Verse 3
giving shape to what we use to say
I’m sure you’ll find something if your looking 
I know the heat 
between you and me
the loves uneasy

Refrain
I love her doing her thing
as I chase the wind 
Hoping it takes me there

Doing Her Thing #2

Peel Dream Magazine - "Wish You Well"

No Expectations

Point Claire w/ Sam Raftery O'Brien & Worthitpurchase - 5th April 2025

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