An artist who first came to prominence at the start of the decade, Covsky now returns to Meanwhile Horizons with the twin-track, "Zero Sum Game / Colour Theory" EP.

Hailing from the cosmopolitan city of Sydney, Sam Cooke has excelled within the progressive and organic house genres with his work for Sound Avenue, MNL and Musique de Lune. Hitting Beatport's Organic House and Downtempo coveted number 1 spot with his 3-track "Space Walk" EP in September 2022, the rising Australian producer returns to Meanwhile Horizons, this time with a pair of progressive gems.

"Zero Sum Game" immediately supplies a head-shaking groove with an immaculately cadenced hi-hat top line and beautifully sculpted bassline groove. Subtle melodic sequences effortlessly filter into sonic range as they delicately entwine, sitting perfectly within the rhythmic and bass arrangement. Evolving toward the mid-point, copious amounts of reverb and delay create a rising tension before an open filter releases back down into the superb groove of earlier phases.

Partner track, "Colour Theory" continues the dynamic groove narrative with its complex percussive arrangement and dancefloor prowess. Evolving easily with its ever-increasing number of layered sounds, a delicate melodic flow is introduced courtesy of a buzzing sharp-edged synth line and glassy lead motif. Exquisitely conjuring synaesthesia in the listener's mind eye through the breakdown, the introduction of pulsating crystalline pads in the latter stages adds further to the sonic collage.

A new aural diptych painted from a vivid palette sees Covsky provide another musical masterclass with his "Zero Sum Game / Colour Theory" EP.

Directed by GMJ and Matter
Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Matter
Text by James Warren