Jonas Saalbach makes his Purified Records debut with his ‘Data Romance’ EP, a three-track release that captures the depth, emotion and forward momentum that have defined his melodic deep house sound for over a decade. A stalwart of the scene, the German artist’s connection to emotional storytelling and dancefloor energy is woven throughout the EP, presenting a cohesive yet varied listening experience.

The title track opens with a sense of restrained anticipation, pairing gentle synth stabs and male vocal fragments with textured atmospheres and a steady, pulsating groove. Balancing human emotion with digital precision, ‘Data Romance’ blends euphoric melodic phrases and crisp rhythmic elements, creating an intimate yet expansive mood.
‘Human Oscillator’ leans further into Saalbach’s percussive instincts, driven by hypnotic rhythms and subtly shifting bassline patterns. The track’s layered synth work and kinetic low-end give it a more physical edge, while maintaining the emotional undercurrent that runs throughout the release. It’s a confident, dancefloor-focused statement that showcases Saalbach’s refined, hardware-driven production approach.

Closing the EP, German luminary and Purified regular Lexer delivers a compelling reinterpretation of ‘Data Romance’, reimagining the original through his own inimitable lens. 'Lexer’s Analog Heart Remix' introduces fresh harmonic textures and a deeper atmosphere, offering a nuanced, emotive take that complements the original while standing firmly on its own.

The artwork for this release, captured by @iamsandyra, features a waterfall cutting through dense nature, a visual metaphor for flow, connection and transmission. Just as data moves silently through unseen networks, water travels across land, shaping everything it touches before reaching the ocean.

The ocean is fed by countless streams, creeks, and waterfalls that flow from land across the world, carrying everything they touch along the way. Because we are all connected by this shared water system, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep these places clean, protected, and deeply appreciated for the life they support.
This image reflects the core idea behind ‘Data Romance’: the tension and harmony between human emotion and larger systems that connect us all.
A reminder that beneath technology, movement and momentum, there is always something organic, continuous and alive.

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