説明
A1. Nightdubbing - Nightdubbing (Manu Archeo Remix)
A2. George Koutalieris - Seasons
A3. James E Burton - Memories in the Dust
B1. Visions of Light - Stages
B2. Roots Artefact - The Big Calm Dubwise
B3. Jilo - Shadow's Tango
Since launching in 2019, NuNorthern Soul’s Summer Selections series has become something of a must-check release for those seeking the sun-soaked pulse of the White Isle of Ibiza. It not only acts as a sampler for forthcoming digital-only EPs due for release over the summer season, but also a showcase for both established artists and label newcomers.
2025’s ‘selections’, the fifth in total, marks the popular series’ return after a three-year hiatus. Once again, it boasts six tracks, each taken from a forthcoming NuNorthern Soul EP, and touches on a variety of Ibiza-ready styles and sounds.
Up first are Manchester twosome Nightdubbing, who’s eponymous ‘Nightdubbing’ – first featured on their self-released 2023 debut album – is remixed by Archeo Recordings label boss Manu Archeo. He opts to brilliant blend slow motion electronic grooves and deep, warming bass with waves of ambient textures, eyes-closed melodic motifs and attractive lead lines.
George Koutalieries steps up next with the languid shuffle of ‘Seasons’, where imaginative vocalisation arrangements, mazy synth bass, calming acoustic guitars and cosmic electronics create a yearning afternoon delight, before label newcomer James E Burton combines pleasingly live-sounding drums and bass with picturesque electronics and the dreamiest of chords.
Next up is a teaser of what’s to come from recent signings Visions of Light, a fresh collaboration between Free Booter Lounge label founder Simon Sheldon and two of his artists, Muzka and Dan Dub Lounge. ‘The Mandela Vortex’ is a lightly dub-flecked Balearic shuffler rich in infectious hand percussion, meandering guitar solos, heady aural textures and echoing melodic motifs.
To draw the expansive collection to a close, we’re treated to two more yearning, picturesque and atmospheric treats. The first comes from another label debutant, Seafront International and Strictly Dub Records founder Saimon under the Roots Artefact alias. Deep, toasty and smothered in vintage effects, ‘The Big Calm Dubwise’ is a picture-perfect Balearic dub classic in the making.
Rounding things off is former Les Yeux Orange Contributor – and rising star of the French Balearic movement – Jilo, who gently takes us by the hand and leads us towards the dancefloor. Underpinned by a heavily electronic, nu-disco adjacent groove, ‘Shadow’s Tango’ is smile-inducing aural joy writ large – all huggable chords, Italo-house pianos, chugging bass and the most kaleidoscopic of chords. It provides a wonderfully uplifting conclusion to another fine collection of ‘Summer Selections’.
DJ Feedback
Macca, One Glove, NTS Radio - NNS Phil never stops! Always a great mix of balearic-tinged wonders. Played Nightdubbing - Nightdubbing [Manu Archeo remix] on his show 17th May 2025. https: //www.nts.live/shows/macca/episodes/macca-17th-may-2025
Ruf Dug - thank you for a lovely comp here xxx
Chris Coco - Love Manu's remix
Piet, Blank & Jones, Germany - Beautiful selection. Hard to pick one fav, but with "big calm dubwise" you can really feel the sunset and the sand on your feet...beautiful...just like the rest of this selection. thx for sending!
Severino, Horse Meat Disco - lovey
Simon Lee, Faze Action - Great selection of Balearic tracks for the sunset here, loving Manus mix will play for sure!
Andy Wilson, Balearia, Ibiza Sonica Radio - Another excellent collection, Manu's mix of Nightdubbing is sublime!
Mike Bradbury, Balearic Ultras, 1BTN Radio - Class from start to finish, gonna be another great summer for NUNS... massive respect for this, tremendous musica!
Be.lanuit, Music For Dreams, Ibiza resident DJ - Each track has their own magic. Congrats to all that made Ibiza a little more balearic!
Sally A Man Called Adam - Each track has their own magic. Congrats to all that made Ibiza a little more balearic!
Marco, Hear & Now, Italy - Warm sounds and melodies make it the perfect release for upcoming summer sunsets. My favorite is Manu's Nightdubbing remix!
Pete Herbert, Music For Swimming Pools - Excellent showcase all round, especially digging Nightdubbing Remix and the sunset sounds of Shadows Tango.
Support!
Steve KIW - Love these series and this is up there with the best of 'em. Manu's mix is the pick of the bunch... see you poolside soon x
Dave Howell, Music For Beaches, Sydney, Aus - Well, another cracker! It's really hard to pick a favourite but I'm going for the Big Calm on first listen. However, as I usually find, on further listens another track or two will come to the fore. I think that speaks to the quality of the tunes.
Ed Mahon, Cowbell Radio - Lovely EP thanks, some beauties here. Manu's Nightdubbing remix is so so good, great to see Visions of Light continue to flourish with their brilliant sounds and Jilo also a real beauty.
Andy Pye, Balearic Social - Superb as always these Summer Selections (like all on the label) are not to be missed.
David Pickering, One Millions Sunsets - Lovely Summer sounds, all new to me as well!
