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Farius 'Middle Ground' (Delirium)
Considering it’s out on Dave Pearce’s recently launched label, you’d be forgiven for expecting this release to be harder than it is. But the fact that A&B premiered it on their Group Therapy radio show should give some indication as to what ‘Middle Ground’ actually sounds like: a sublime, progressive trance track with spiritual undertones and beautiful vocal work. It may be his debut release on Delirium, but after a year that saw him achieve a Beatport Top 30 for his Vandit collab with Chris Becker and an acclaimed release on Max Freegrant’s label, we’re sure it’s unlikely to be his last.
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