The Greek aficionado VieL has firmly established himself amongst the finest of melodic movers. Through opulent offerings on Do Not Sit, Tale and Tone, and Hoomidas, he peruses a distinct blend of lush groove, soaring emotive, and electronic entities. After gracing us with an incredible collaborative project alongside Madraas, the Vires EP, and later a solo piece in the form of It's You on our Tales of Romance series, we're thrilled to have him back on TOR during the peak of summer.

Cognitive Empathy opens with a fruity house groove and playlist basslines. The glossy vocal eases in, providing the framework for delicate melodies to float over the punchy arrangements. The track lightens as we approach the pinnacle, letting the groove carry elevating emotions.

Melt Into the Sky captures an irresistible hook and never relents in melancholic mastery. A touch of solemnity brings immense character, while swirling synths keep the B-side firmly in dancefloor territory. Balancing easy-flowing instrumentals with organic texture, Viel's production is brimming with timeless quality.

Two-stepping into the EP's closer, old school drums come to the fore on Pathways. Elongated pads placate the energy, before an electro-tinged hook ignites to steal the show. The most club-friendly of VieL's trio, bountiful basslines and sensational synth-work leaves us grooving into the night.