Dualist Inquiry - All There is

  • Garage-leaning pop with crossover appeal.
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  • On his first album in seven years, veteran Indian artist and boxout.fm cofounder Dualist Inquiry pays homage to fatherhood and memory through downtempo, pop and dance music. The LP's synth soundscapes and dreamy, lo-fi house are full of yearning, though a pulsing energy simmers beneath the gentle grooves. "All There Is" encapsulates this animated state of heightened emotions. Shuffled percussion meets a bright, bucking melody and wistful vocals, channelling the spirit of Dan Snaith's early releases as Caribou. It'll resonate with sadbois as much as new-school UK garage fans. While it’s not quite 2-step, it follows in the footsteps of poppy garage gems like Physical Therapy's "Emotional Rescue," blurring the line between deep listening and nostalgic daydreams.
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