DJ Yellow & Astrid Suryanto - Intermission

It would seem like a distinctly odd couple: French producer famed for deep house and hypnotic techno meets the sweetest female vocalist New York has to offer. The result, however, is melodic, fathomless and unforgettable. The relationship between producer DJ Yellow and vocalist Astrid Suryanto is nothing like the tragic tale of parting lovers that forms the album's concept, but the perfect example of creative compatibility; Claude Von Stroke meets Karen Carpenter. Unlike many female-fronted dance acts, Suryanto's vocals do more than just skim the surface of DJ Yellow's deep techno; they intertwine perfectly with the melodic synth and deep bass. Tracks like You Are and Light on Me are expansive and mysterious, while Tall and To the Top are more upbeat. The resulting narrative is so sincere, it creates the album equivalent of a page-turner, a captivating experience that is both sorrowful and uplifting. Every song is nothing short of beautiful, combining to form an album which spans the realms of house, trance, progressive and everything good in between. [Emma Kilday]