Review: Ekkel's 'Night Of The Ceremony' offers a fresh take on psy trance, blending elements of breakbeat, acid lines, and sci-fi atmospheres for a forward-thinking sonic experience. The title track, 'Night Of The Ceremony', sets the tone with an eerie melody and pulsating acid line, wrapped in breakbeat energy, creating a sci-fi-inspired soundscape that pulls listeners into its orbit. 'Meeting Mycela' follows, delivering an intelligent and melodic psy trance track that showcases Ekkel's refined production skills, combining intricate rhythms with a hypnotic flow. On Side-2, 'Sorceress Cube' dives deep into mystical territory, merging psy with deep techno vibes, resulting in a track that feels both grounded and otherworldly. 'Core Exit' closes the EP with a nod to 90s trance, offering crisp production, celestial sounds and an expansive, spacey feel. Altogether, 'Night Of The Ceremony' is a well-rounded and dynamic EP that pushes the boundaries of modern psy trance.
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