Margot Lloyd has been impressing the label for a number of years now under her production moniker Mooglepuff, consistently delivering tracks that shimmer with both technical finesse and emotional depths that show she knows her way around the studio. Despite hailing from Australia, her music imbues a certain nostalgic glow for the golden age of European dance-music, particularly the sun-drenched, late-night euphoria of a certain White Isle.
And so it continues with the After 8 EP, her first full release on Shades Of Sound following her standout contribution 'Subtropic Vision' on last summer's Various Artists compilation. The title track, 'After 8' is an exercise in deep house elegance. Its warm chords, subtle melodies, and refined groove wouldn't feel out of place on a Larry Heard record, channeling the timeless sophistication of Mr. Fingers with a fresh, contemporary sheen. 'Entropy & Ecstasy' takes a different route-built for peak-time moments, it surges with hypnotic rhythms and euphoric energy, balancing tension and release in a way that guarantees dance-floor bliss. Rounding off the release, Nightwalk keeps the deep mood intact, layering morphing synths over broken beats and atmospheric keys. It's a late-night excursion that drifts between introspection and movement.