Parallel Voices reshapes melodic house on second release with Anjunadeep Explorations
The breakbeat-driven three-track EP is rich, emotional & deeply thoughtful
Parallel Voices returns to Anjunadeep Explorations with his second EP for the label, ‘Your Love EP’ —a deeply emotionally charged release that balances melodic finesse with creativity.
From start to finish, the EP is immersive, stirring goosebumps with its intricate layering and haunting atmospheres.
The opener, ‘Your Love’, immediately sets the tone with breakbeat percussion and melancholic piano chords, slowly unfurling before giving way to ethereal vocals and synth swells. Just as it reaches its peak, the track plunges into a harrowing soundscape, rich with depth and emotion.
‘Yesterday’ follows suit, opening with production carrying slight echoes of Bon Iver’s haunting sound design. The track, yet again, builds steadily, culminating in lush piano chords that weave into a cinematic and moving arrangement. This is a more typical deep house/melodic track, for those seeking more in that vein.
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The EP’s standout, ‘Gone’, leans further into breaks-driven rhythms, grounding its synth-heavy, vocal-led production. Energetic and playful yet refined, the track’s almost horn-like synth melodies add a unique texture, seamlessly blending into the lush soundscape that is overflowing with personality.
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What sets ‘Your Love EP’ apart is its masterful use of chord progressions, rises and percussion. While we find melodic house can sometimes veer into overindulgence, Parallel Voices strikes the perfect balance—delivering warmth, depth, and subtle complexity.
The breakbeat elements across all three tracks inject a refreshing edge, reshaping the genre’s conventions and resulting in a truly compelling listen.
Purchase Parallel Voices’ ‘Your Love EP’ here.
Henry Cooper is a Writer at Mixmag Asia. Follow him on Instagram.
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