Description Reviews (0) Title: Illusions Artist: Alex Arnout Label: Hard Times Records Product Type: 12-INCH SINGLE UPC: 199538024067 Genre: Dance Release Date: 2025-10-03 Number of Discs: 1 Additional Details: EXTENDED PLAY Hard Times welcomes back Alex Arnout and his BLACK LOGIC project, following their recent ‘Pull Up’ EP with a second installment of new music from collective – The Illusions EP. Hailing from West Yorkshire, Arnout spent his formative years on the Hard Times dancefloors, absorbing the beats and vibes that would later shape his own productions. His journey with the label reignited when he was invited to remix Michael Watford’s classic ‘Love Change Over’ and Steve Silk Hurley’s fresh hit ‘All I Need’. Now, he returns with something truly special.’Black Logic was born out of the pandemic,’ says Arnout. ‘I wanted to move away from drum machines and synths, getting back to sampling jazz and the deep house sounds of the ’90s – taking inspiration from artists like Bugs in the Attic, Jazzanova, and Ernest Saint Laurent.’What began as a solo project soon evolved into a collective effort. Bassist and guitarist Alan Riggs, a former member of Delta 5, joined the sessions, bringing warmth and groove to the productions. Vocalists Tempo O’Neil, Anthony Beckford, Mariana Orsho, and Sophie Barker added their distinct voices, completing the visionAcross four tracks, The Illusions EP pulls us deeper into Black Logic’s rich, live-wired universe. The title track pairs Tempo O’Neil’s vocal with a grooving, low-slung bassline, whilst ‘Dusty’ drifts in on brushed snares and ghostly Rhodes, it’s saxophone lines curling through the mix like smoke. ‘Chasing Daze,’ analog synth shimmer and Tempo’s velvet tones, is a track suspended between head-nod groove and astral lift.The curtain falls with ‘Disco Down,’ a jubilant ensemble of Hammond organ, flute, guitar, bongos, and horns locking into joyous conversation. Tracklisting:A1. Illusions (ft. Tempo O’Neil)A2. Dusty B1. Chasing Daze (ft. Tempo O’Neil)B2. Disco Down Tracks: Reviews There are no reviews yet. Be the first to review “Alex Arnout: Illusions – 12-INCH SINGLE” Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your rating * Rate… Perfect Good Average Not that bad Very poor Your review *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
