Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream presents a label debut from the UK’s Jim Rider.
All Day I Dream has pioneered an imaginative blend of melodic house music that explores a spectrum of emotion and energy. On its latest 2022 release, The Final Straw EP from the UK’s Jim Rider, the imprint showcases the heavier, upbeat side of its sonic spectrum.
Jim Rider has been a key figure in London’s Electronic Music scene throughout the years as a DJ, producer and promoter. After an extended break from the studio, Jim revived his artistic drive in incredible fashion. With releases on Kindisch, Akbal Music, Lee Burridge’s surging TRYBESof, Tale & Tone, and the launch of his own label Signs.
2022 looks set to be a big year for Jim whose release on All Day I Dream comes alongside shows in the US, Mexico, Canada, Dubai, Ibiza and London.
The title track opens an EP led by intention, accenting a time in the producer’s life where he was disillusioned with his day job and intent on pursuing music full time once again. “The Final Straw” includes a romantic, husky narrative delivered by Namibian vocalist “Black Soda” (AKA Annely Ickua). Here we find him pulling from his musical upbringing – melodic elements afforded to him by his Mother, a folk musician and singer, and his focus on percussion fueled by his background as a drummer.
“Rascals” is a follow up to “Fools” from Jim’s 2021 Beatport category #1 EP “Popcorn & Politics”. It pays homage to the classic 1950s American TV show “Little Rascals” with eccentric keys and playful percussion alongside dazzling, eccentric elements from keys to tropical-inspired marimbas. “Los Que Caen,” as the name suggests, is inspired by Rider’s love of latin music and percussion and includes a heavy bass guitar riff, bouncy synths and a harp-led rhythm section. EP closer “The Cypriot” blends lead flute lines with plucky synths and a driving bassline while sporadic haunting vocal ad-libs and delayed keys add decoration to the track.
You can pick up a copy of the release HERE
