The third release from the Romanian label 〈TON TON〉, which launched with a release by Petre Inspirescu. This 12-inch from LAIR—a key figure in the Romanian music scene who has been involved in the cutting-edge electro scene derived from JUKE, UKG, and GRIME—is released by the label 〈Tessier-Ashpool Recordings〉, which bills itself as “the non-fiction audio R&D division of the fictional dynastic conglomerate Tessier-Ashpool S.A.” and has been a key figure in the Romanian music scene. The EP’s title, “The Island Closest to Heaven,” apparently derives from Final Fantasy VIII. Be sure to check out “Sailing the Seven Nanseas” (sample 2), a track that incorporates vocals over a foundation of dubby, tribal rhythms and electronic sounds.