OUT Sunny Lax - V.I.B.E. / Vortex [Anjunabeats]

Artist(s)
Sunny Lax
Release title
V.I.B.E. / Vortex
Label name
Anjunabeats
Release date
Sep 20, 2021
Release type
EP
Link to external store
https://anjunabeats.ffm.to/slvv.oyd

Mikey

Senior Member
Jul 15, 2020
323 Posts
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V.I.B.E.:

Vortex:


Anjunabeats luminary Sunny Lax reveals a new double A-side: ‘V.I.B.E. / Vortex’.

One of our most beloved Anjunabeats artists, Sunny just celebrated 15 years with the label. And he continues to impress. This EP marks his third release of 2021 on the label, with ‘Delirium / Soul Seeker’ and the ‘Controlled Chaos’ EP receiving DJ support from Above & Beyond, Super8 & Tab and Jason Ross.

An AnjunaHQ office stereo favourite, ‘V.I.B.E.’ was debuted by Above & Beyond during their Group Therapy 450 set at The Drumsheds London.

“‘V.I.B.E.’ brings back some old school rave vibes which I adore. ‘Vortex’ is a bit slower, a more progressive take on the classic Sunny Lax sound. My goal with my recent releases is to widen the musical variety in my DJ sets, and create a proper journey between styles and genre.” - Sunny Lax

Sunny Lax ‘V.I.B.E. / Vortex’ is out now on Anjunabeats.

V.I.B.E. is really cool! Vortex is also nice :)
 

Freezer

Elite Member
Sep 13, 2020
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VIBE is cool, somewhat oldschoool and more trancy than his stuff recently. The beat is very unusual I must say...and those acids are crazy :)
Vortex has some good moments as well...

very strong release! VIBE might be around 8/10 from me
 
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MDD

Elite Member
Jul 17, 2020
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Uk
I don't like the VIBE break. The sub it's to generic ajuna. The back end of the track is ok but as a whole its disjointed.

Vortex I prefer but the base key change should have been carried through. It would have lifted it more for me.
 

Propeller

Senior Member
Jul 20, 2020
686 Posts
428 Thanked
UK
Vibe is excellent, love the synths. Same bassline as Musix - Cyber Desire.
 

Atragun91091

Member
Aug 30, 2020
230 Posts
101 Thanked
What a great release! It’s been a while since I’ve heard something from Sunny Lax that I like. VIBE is especially nice.
 

Exodom

Senior Member
Oct 17, 2020
560 Posts
293 Thanked
Yeah awesome one from Sunny Lax. Vortex is the one im liking the most right now.
 

Daysleeper

Lost in Trancelation
Jul 13, 2020
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Sweden
I say no...

For me i feel a disconnect when listening to these. What style is it even? Its just messy to me. And he just cant leave those "stadium" anjuna melodies.
 
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Peenuts

Resident Doctor
Jun 28, 2020
331 Posts
219 Thanked
I'm really liking both tracks! Haven't enjoyed a track from Sunny Lax for a long time.

Very euphoric and uplifting synths. The melody in Vortex could well fit into an old school Nitrous Oxide track.

The bass and percs are lively too. Liking the gritty sounding bassline in VIBE. Does sound a bit like Genix's recent works.