A Red Line In A Blue Sky by Colm K

For the imprint's latest, moodmaker Colm K serves three deep-set sonic explorations that evoke dancefloor embers and haze, plus a remix by Soul Quest's SIxm Sol.

Cork-based producer Colm K's sound is one established on sensory exploration, with an emphasis on the symbiosis between groove and melody and its unending range of possibilities. His music has dabbled in a diverse array of styles, from sultry Hip-Hop instrumentals through to expressive breakbeat and sunny-side up house, and all the goodness in between. His music demonstrates an innate sense of presence, balancing out hyper-expressive rhythms with profound emotive blends that channel euphoria to create self-contained experiences that place joy in the heart.

There is a distinctive experience found within "A Red Line in a Blue Sky," and that is one of letting the mind and body go between the instrumental slipstreams. A distinctive and graceful deep house excursion, the pulse is firmly established within the opening phrases of the title track. A pulsating chord rings out across the centre of the track, as the cavernous drumming pattern sets the tone underneath. Deft touches permeate across the top ends, characterised by simmering, almost floating textures and delicate motifs, all of which feel out the space with purpose. "One Eye" complements the title track in that the melody meanders more, but jets off into similar waters. The atmosphere is breezy and uplifting, the rays of light spreading out across the stanzas as the vivacious chords and powerful rhythm section do much to shift the feeling up a gear.

SIxm Sol's take on the title track fits the record like a glove. Shifts are made to the original's formidable pulse, its presence set back ever so slightly, which gives space to the vocal samples and up-top rhythmic touches. It's a wondrous take, emulating the spirit of the original whilst adding inventive and creative pieces in all the right places. The EP is seen out by "Unity," which in many ways speaks to the record's in-between spaces. A series of dubby melodic sequences interlace effortlessly with the rhythm section, which, along with a sample-laden backdrop, helps to construct the final take from this profound piece of house music.

Colm K - A Red Line In A Blue Sky
Release Date September 2025
Label Soul Quest Records

Tracklist
1. Colm K - A Red Line In A Blue Sky
2. Colm K - One Eye
3. Colm K - A Blue Line In A Red Sky (Slxm Sol Remix)
4. Colm K - Unity