Palms Trax

Palms Trax creates electronic music that feels like a faded polaroid of a Mediterranean summer. It is house music at its most melodic and sentimental, characterized by lush, shimmering synth pads that seem to glow from within. The rhythms are steady and hypnotic, drawing from the classic Detroit school but softened by a distinctly European sense of romanticism and tape-saturated warmth.

What sets him apart is the 'dusty' quality of his production. There is a tangible sense of texture in every track, as if the sounds have been baked in the sun or recorded through vintage tube gear. It avoids the clinical coldness of modern digital dance music in favor of something that feels human, slightly imperfect, and deeply nostalgic. It is music that functions just as well for a focused solo listen as it does for a sophisticated dancefloor.

Start with the 'In Gold' EP to hear his signature blend of driving percussion and emotive melodies. From there, move to his 'To Paradise' release for a brighter, more disco-inflected take on his sound. His BBC Essential Mix is also a mandatory listen for anyone wanting to understand his wide-ranging taste as a selector.