{"product_id":"sa008","title":"SA008 - LIFE RECORDER \/ LAAK - CUSTOMARY FINESSE EP 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 8th release from Sole Aspect Records is a sonic experience celebrating rich traditions of Chicago, Detroit, and New York. The Customary Finesse EP showcases a thoughtful dialogue between deep house and soulful techno, delivered with analogue warmth and understated elegance. Life Recorder’s “Blues in Flight” opens the A-side with layered synth work, warm pads, and hypnotic percussion—offering a deep, introspective glide for the dancefloor. Laak’s “Apophis” follows with a moodier, late-night pulse, featuring dubby textures and subtle melodic progressions that hint at cosmic tension. On the flip, Laak’s Retroflex Remix of “Blues in Flight” transforms the original into a minimalistic groove, dripping in tape-saturated nostalgia and spacey motifs. Life Recorder returns with the “House 2 Jazz Remix” of “Apophis,” blending swing-infused drum programming with jazzy chord stabs and expressive basslines—perfect for warm-up sets or sunrise moments. Overall, this EP carries a timeless, collector-grade aesthetic that resonates with purveyors of deep, soulful, and carefully crafted vinyl music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/soleaspect\/sets\/sa008customaryfinesse\" title=\"Click here and listen to Customary Finesse EP\"\u003eListen to Customary Finesse EP\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRACKLISTING:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1. LIFE RECORDER – BLUES IN FLIGHT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA2. LAAK - APOPHIS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB1. LIFE RECORDER – BLUES IN FLIGHT (LAAK’S RETROFLEX REMIX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB2. LAAK – APOPHIS (LR’s HOUSE 2 JAZZ REMIX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMastered by: Dietrich Schoenemann at Complete Mastering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork by: Amaré \u0026amp; Karl Injex\u003cbr\u003eA\u0026amp;R: Amaré\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sole Aspect Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43926389129309,"sku":null,"price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2888\/0989\/files\/SA008_sideA_finprnt2bvw.png?v=1767650686","url":"https:\/\/soleaspect.com\/products\/sa008","provider":"Sole Aspect Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}