Stavroz

This is Stavroz’s third instalment on Moodfamily. Strap in for a real roller coaster that starts with sultry, sax laced downtempo. Then kicks on to leggy, sun kissed house music on 'Romeo' and the curious, tropical slow motion rhythms of 'Postcard Picture.' 'Stoque' is the first club ready groove and one that is light and airy, deft and hypnotic with its rich xylophone sounds and nimble drum work, and closing out is the deep, shuffling and romantic late night house of 'Chaque Fois.' Varied and vital.

Having been over two years since Stavroz released their 2018 album Kasambila, the Belgian hybrid electronic outfit were long overdue for new music. Bleached Flamingo was certainly worth the wait. The project is a beautiful piece of work that takes the listener on a sonic journey through various energies and grooves. Diverse ethnic sounds keep the tunes fresh while carrying a mysterious aura throughout the project. Featuring more alternative/rock influence than their previous efforts, particularly on tracks “Romeo” and “Stoque”, the group seemed to really elevate their sound with this project. "Chaque Fois" is the most house-influenced track on the EP; honing in on a desert house sound that features compelling drums overlayed with a subtle bassline and mystifying french vocals, taking listeners on an immense 7-minute voyage.