DJ and producer Guy Blanken, who had been active as Talismann—a harder-edged techno project—has made a comeback under the name Makam. This collection features warm, texturally rich grooves that have expanded from an immersive floor experience into a diverse range of soundscapes. Tracks like “La Tuna” and “Flying Birds,” which showcase the vibrant energy of disco; “Dub In Loen,” shrouded in a haze of dub techno; the Balearic-inspired, ethereal “Lummel Spirit,” the heavy stepper “Diagonal Rain,” and “Jackie B,” which exudes a passion for deep house—this album is permeated by a deepened sense of dub infused with an exotic mood. With genre boundaries growing even more blurred, these 11 mesmerizing tracks maintain their core while constantly shifting off-center. Check out the tracklist to get a taste. (Original Japanese text by Adachi)