Mental Picks Vol. 50 marks a special chapter for Expmental Records. What began as a Various Artists series to showcase emerging talent and our more leftfield cuts outside the usual schedule has become a fan favourite, appearing only a few times per year and always landing with strong support.
As with every first release of the year, we open with a collaboration from label boss Eddy Romero and Lobo Miro – their second joint track after appearing together on Mental Picks Vol. 49. This time they deliver a refined Deep Tech tool, stripped yet powerful, with rolling grooves and precise sound design made to work the dancefloor from warm-up to peak time.
For the second track we travel to Kazakhstan to welcome MonoLead for his debut on the label. His contribution channels the spirit of those golden Deep House / Dub House days with a Minimal House touch – crisp drums, deep atmospheres and subtle dubby elements that instantly recall the vibe of Poker Flat, one of Eddy’s long-time reference labels.
Closing the VA, Pier Mood, the Italian artist based in Barcelona, returns to Expmental with a beautifully evolving journey. His track blends deep, emotive textures with a rolling, hypnotic groove, offering a classy and introspective trip that perfectly completes the release.
With Mental Picks Vol. 50 we enter our 18th year in the underground, still making noise and supporting artists from around the world.
Thanks for being part of this.
