Bonzai Progressive welcomes Subtractive aka Alex Hunt, back to the label with the superb ‘Eyes Of Wisdom EP’ which follows his well-received debut ‘The Medici Effect’. The American DJ and producer was raised in a family of music lovers, and he soon developed a passion for electronic music, and began experimenting with music creation, honing his skills in mixing, sampling and synthesis. Influenced by the sound of Detroit’s underground scene, Subtractive was born, with a focus on unconventional music. Alex’s compositions push the boundaries of electronic music, while still maintaining an irresistible rhythm for dancers. Great to see him back once again.

We begin with the title track ‘Eyes Of Wisdom’, which takes us into a warm and lush progressive groove thanks to its thick basses and wispy arps. The track opens up with expanding synths accompanied by captivating vocals that send shivers down the spine. Emotive and sometimes tense, this one will definitely work the floors. ‘The Shimmer’ is up next and offers up a slightly edgier groove while retaining that same intrigue and intimacy of its predecessor. A more direct groove with sharper synths and a rolling bassline which are built on a solid, tight drum arrangement. Ethnic voices and a spoken narrative accent the construction making this one the perfect fodder for any late-night set. ‘Story Of Atlantis’ is the penultimate track on this already very solid EP and raises the bar even higher with its expertly crafted patterns and enticing grooves. A driving percussive arrangement is led by a nice and chunky kick alongside shuffling hats. Deep basses shore up the low-end as shimmering arps add bounce to the groove. Subtle notes percolate through the darker elements as a wispy pad weaves in and out. ‘Finding Magic’ concludes the release and opens with a punchy kick and bright hi hat combo. Musical phrases ebb and flow as a thick, chunky bassline drives the groove. The track expands with each bar, transforming into a pure progressive mover, filled with mystique, charm and a timeless vibe. A definite must, not to be missed.

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