Back along the road less traveled. Progressive and melodic house has always been as much about the journey as the destination, but lately, my own musical journey has felt a bit bumpy, with a bit of an uncertain destination.
If I'm being completely honest, I’ve been losing a bit of faith in my mixing lately. Hobbies aren't supposed to cause disappointment, but I suppose it’s like getting the yips in cricket or golf—you get inside your own head. Because of that, this is a shorter set than usual. The "Deep State" title in part refers to my mood at the moment. The "Starfish Prime" part refers to an American nuclear test where the US blew a nuke up...in space, to see what would happen! Music has a funny way of sorting you out. By the time I reached the final track, this mix completely turned my mood around. It feels like a decent, honest effort, and it reminded me why I love doing this.
Turn it up, get lost in the transition, and I hope it brings a bit of lift to your day, too.
