Kreggo - Introspective Dance Music (2018)

The work of Kreggo, who is known for aliases such as G-23 and DJ Groov, Introspective was recorded in the rural Italian village where he was raised. Recalling the IDM-sounding of fellow Italian producers D'Arcangelo and in places the lush, bucolic melodies of Boards of Canada - especially on the gentle back beats and serene sounds of "Mind Blooming" - it's a mellow, affair. Even when he manages to push towards the dance floor, as is the case on the lo-fi "Blue Seq" or the more uptempo break beats and melancholic tones of "Look at Me", the approach is always understated. It's another victory for Lobster Theremin's A&R department.