Healing EP by Max Sinàl

More than just a collection of club-ready cuts, "Healing EP" is a deeply personal body of work. The project is built around a narrative of Max's mental health journey, with each track representing a different chapter in his life, moments where his mental well-being was tested, reshaped, and ultimately strengthened. Sonically, each record inhabits its own distinct space, reflecting the emotional contrasts of those periods, before culminating in a closing statement of healing… a journey that, as Max emphasizes, remains ongoing.

Opening with “Reflection”, Max sets the tone with smooth, lush, deep house built around warm Rhodes chords and a rich, rolling groove. Longtime friend and collaborator KingCrowney adds soaring trumpet lines, elevating the track into a heartfelt conversation between keys and brass… timeless, musical, and deeply soulful. As the title suggests, it mirrors a period of introspection, setting the emotional foundation for what follows.

“Maya” shifts gears into deeper, jacking territory, driven by a punchy, garage-inflected bump. A tribute to Max's daughter, the track balances dancefloor toughness with unmistakable warmth, weaving swung drums and hypnotic bass into a celebration of love, responsibility, and legacy. It captures a transformative chapter in which fatherhood became both a grounding force and a source of motivation.

On “Alone”, Max ventures into broken beat territory, showcasing his versatility as a producer. Clever but mournful vocal sampling floats over infectious chords, intricate rhythms, and detailed percussion, creating a moment of vulnerability and introspection. Rooted in West London's bruk legacy yet firmly future-facing, the track represents a time of isolation and internal struggle… one of the EP's most exposed emotional landscapes.

The title track “Healing,” featuring Liv East, marks the inevitable reunion following 2025's breakout anthem “Intentions,” which is still amassing millions of streams and has been crowned Record of the Year by many DJs, music lovers, and the press alike, including the iconic title Blues & Soul Mag. The pair's chemistry remains undeniable. “Healing” channels that same magic, pairing Liv's unmistakable vocal depth with Max's signature soulful production. As the EP's closing chapter, it doesn't offer a neat conclusion, but rather acceptance, a reminder that healing is not a destination, but a continual process of growth.

With over 25 years behind the decks, roots on East London's pirate radio circuit, and accolades including DJ Mag's Best Emerging Artist and Blues & Soul's #1 Artist of Note for 2025, Max Sinàl continues to define the modern soulful house sound. With "Healing EP," he goes one step further… turning the dancefloor into a space not just for movement, but for reflection, honesty, and emotional release.

Max Sinàl - Healing EP
Release Date 1st May 2026
Label Soul Quest Records

Tracklist
1. Max Sinàl - Reflection
2. Max Sinàl - Maya
3. Max Sinàl - Alone
4. Max Sinàl - Healing