Special Editions Vol. 2

Unlike the main Magic Wand label, the imprint's o ff shoot 'Special Editions' series is a little more fl uid about what it releases, with some EPs sporting original productions - many of which are admittedly sample-heavy - as well as re-edits. That's the case for this second missive from Matsoaka (real name Matt Lundgren). So, while the EP begins with a genuinely gorgeous and Balearic original cut (the dreamy and slow-motion folk-rock of 'Butter fl ies', featuring the emotive and harmonic vocals of Butter fl ies), much of the rest falls into the "Balearic re-arrangement" category. In this camp you'll fi nd the immersive, trip- hop style dreaminess of 'Faith', the mid-80s Yellow Magic Orchestra- style Fairlight-sporting electro of 'Gin Yuzu', and the dollar bin brilliance of 'Sheri ff ' (a take on a Japanese city-pop cover of a reggae favourite).