KX9000's latest EP, The Sofa Lamp, is a sonic journey that embodies the warm, sun-drenched hues of a golden hour. Released on Oath’s sub-label Last Year at Marienbad, this is a well-rounded collection of tracks that seamlessly blends jazz, deep house, and disco into a dance-y groove capable of transporting you to an enchanting realm. KX9000, aka Kerim Ben Mustapha, has crafted a sound that effortlessly balances rhythm and melody, drawing from a wide range of motifs that touch upon a number of cornerstones within the contemporary electronic melting pot. The result is music that is elegant, effortless, and infectious, cutting through pre-conceived contexts and aligning itself with the mood that comes from people being together.

The Sofa Lamp EP wastes no time in setting the scene, with the opening track “Sauce Pepe” immediately drawing you into its engrossing percussive palette. From there, each track builds on the momentum of the last, with “Locha” and “April” featuring inspired collaborations with Cosmonection and Tour Maubourg, respectively. The EP culminates with “Everw**day”, a captivating blend of expansive deep house notions and the rhythms of Balaeria. Overall, 'The Sofa Lamp' EP is a well-crafted, highly enjoyable listening experience that is available on vinyl courtesy of Last Year at Marienbad.

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