Continuing to add new talent to their roster, Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes Mike Suntower to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from the UK, Mike Taylor aka Mike Suntower is perhaps best known for being a touring keyboardist with Sniff 'n' The Tears, Renaissance, The Records and Roy Hill Band. 2023 would see Mike turn his magical production touch to progressive and deep house, embarking on a solo career and in turn racking up releases via Hexagonal Music, Inception and Soundteller Records, amongst others. Now, adding Dopamine White to his resume, Mike debuts on the label with a two-track showcase entitled ‘Nirvana'.

The title track leads the release off in grand fashion and only furthers Mike's journey into the depths of progressive house. Strong kick drums and a bed of chunky bass tones provide the anchor for layers of finely tuned percussion and airy melodic fragments. Cruising with an effortless flair, there's a strong sense of flow across the first act, as retro synth phrasing steals the air, not only adding depth and character, but an emotive rise leading into a poignant break. Here, quirky motifs create a sense of anticipation and calm, eventually giving way to a tasteful build, onwards to a thunderous drop and uplifting finale.

The release concludes with the title selection 'Lost Horizon', a track which finds the British artist continuing to display unique craftsmanship. Tight kick drums and well contoured grooves set the foundation for a narrative of shimmering synth mutations and wistful overlays. Pushing a grooved-out mood into the break; Mike marries haunting vocal pads with poignant swells and orbiting effects, building tension and emotion with each successive pass, as a classy build eventually gives way to a hypnotic finale.

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