Ever since his 1993 debut at Ibiza's Cafe Del Mar, Phil Mison has been one of the key forces behind Balearic music, and one of the main reasons it's enjoying such a resurgence at the moment. A true Balearic set will be eclectic, wandering far beyond the confines of house music, and Mison's upcoming Out Of The Blue comp is one of the finest examples out there.
Right from the opener, a super rare, Doobie Brothers-inspired track called "Jelly" by The Cactus Rose Project, we're treated to a hazy jazz-rock jam, shot through with bursts of electronics and FX. That basically sets the tone for the rest of the album, which takes you through ambient electronics, various shades of jazz, and mind-expanding sonics. For anyone looking to educate themselves on the finer points of Balearic — or to soundtrack their next after-after-after-party by the beach — then Out Of The Blue will be essential when it drops June 9.
Out Of The Blue comes out June 9.
