For their second full-length, the infamous Berliners Channel X invite you to take a mad trip through their very own Wonderland. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic psychedelic tale of Alice’s mind-altering experience in a colourful parallel universe, Miko and André Quasar offer a deeply euphoric peek down the musical rabbit hole. Here, on the first of two vinyl releases, party-approved tech house sounds meet tight deep house, crafted with a trained ear for detail, but, more importantly, a deep love for the dance-floor.

On ‘Scope’, Channel X chase us through their dream world’s most bizarre corners, where strange creatures lurk in the dark, prying with florescent eyes as they create a tripped-out soundscape of hypnotic synths, jack saw bass and delayed vocal stutters. ‘Evil’, a claustrophobic bomb, then builds heavy sub frequencies into a forceful groove, underpinned by sharp hi hats and a driving snare, getting those feet moving. The flip side bares ‘Feelings’, where a straight gut-hitting kick and disorienting wonky pads symbolise a free fall down the rabbit hole, until a short tick of the clock opens the door to a bouncy tech house groove and far-out guitar licks. As sirens usher in stretched-out female vocal samples and deep chords, any dance-floor will reach its climax. The upbeat ‘Delight’ is like a final party to see us off. Melodious, yet driving, the track is an extroverted treat that is deeply infectious due to its vocal hooks and disco edge.

Catalogue number: SVT085