Settled back in the UK after a long stint in Berlin, London chill-out devotee Lucy Cook treats us to one of her notoriously nostalgic blends, with meditative vocal swept soundscapes and smoky jazz lounge space dub fused with trip-hop cuts resurrected from obscure CDs from the 90s and 00s. Deeep mood exploration at its finest!
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Q. What inspiration did you draw upon when planning this mix, and what type of listening environment could you imagine it being enjoyed in?
A. I put the mix together after a bright and productive start to the year. Itās somewhat reflective of my mood I guess, maybe not through the vibe of the tracks, but in the space around them. Iāve explored some deeper sounds in this one.. so maybe one for some introspective listening.
I recently visited Japan too and was super inspired by how intentional everything is, with a focus on simplicity and quality. Stripping things back and consistency are new-ish themes in my personal life too, which feels really good.
Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?
A. I really canāt choose, but thereās a couple of edits and things I made which feel special. I had fun layering some interesting vocal samples and weird sounds Iāve been collecting over the years, and created some bits with these which are peppered throughout.
Quite a few of the tracks are CD rips from the 90ās and 2000ās, which is a method of digging I love. For me without it, so much amazing music wouldnāt be shared. Thereās also one or two from friendsā labels Truffle101 and Sonido Chido which are really cool ones. Itās important to me to support those around me and get good music heard :)
Q. I know you recently made the move back to London after some years living in Berlin, how's the transition been and what are a couple of your favourite UK parties or festivals that you're looking forward to reconnecting with this summer?
A. It took a little while to āarriveā here actually. Iām a pretty calm person and the energy is very different, but Iām feeling happy and at home here now.
Electronic music wise, I went to Houghton for the first time last year and was blown away by the quality of the music, so Iām looking forward to being there again. Otherwise, Iām enjoying seeing more live musicians. Thereās always a lot of great psychedelia, jazz, soul, and hip hop to see here, especially outdoors in the summer. Oh and number 1, Glastonbury!