SA008 - LIFE RECORDER / LAAK - CUSTOMARY FINESSE EP 12"

The 8th release from Sole Aspect Records is a sonic experience celebrating rich traditions of Chicago, Detroit, and New York. The Customary Finesse EP showcases a thoughtful dialogue between deep house and soulful techno, delivered with analogue warmth and understated elegance. Life Recorder’s “Blues in Flight” opens the A-side with layered synth work, warm pads, and hypnotic percussion—offering a deep, introspective glide for the dancefloor. Laak’s “Apophis” follows with a moodier, late-night pulse, featuring dubby textures and subtle melodic progressions that hint at cosmic tension. On the flip, Laak’s Retroflex Remix of “Blues in Flight” transforms the original into a minimalistic groove, dripping in tape-saturated nostalgia and spacey motifs. Life Recorder returns with the “House 2 Jazz Remix” of “Apophis,” blending swing-infused drum programming with jazzy chord stabs and expressive basslines—perfect for warm-up sets or sunrise moments. Overall, this EP carries a timeless, collector-grade aesthetic that resonates with purveyors of deep, soulful, and carefully crafted vinyl music.

Listen to Customary Finesse EP

TRACKLISTING:

A1. LIFE RECORDER – BLUES IN FLIGHT

A2. LAAK - APOPHIS

B1. LIFE RECORDER – BLUES IN FLIGHT (LAAK’S RETROFLEX REMIX)

B2. LAAK – APOPHIS (LR’s HOUSE 2 JAZZ REMIX)

Mastered by: Dietrich Schoenemann at Complete Mastering

Artwork by: Amaré & Karl Injex
A&R: Amaré