The ever expanding AKP Recordings universe gains another gem in its crown, thanks to the captivating NY-based duo YAI (David Lackner and John Thayer). Their new album "Sky Time" is an alluring blend of woodwinds, ambient soundscapes and leftfield beats that transports you to a late-night jazz club somewhere in the solar system. YAI's lush fluidity in moving between various moods and sub-genres gives the album a warm, dreamy, and reassuring feel, effortlessly guiding the listener through their astral plane. This wonderful sonic adventure somehow reminds me of the Japanese Hydeout Productions label, though it's less beat-oriented and more spaced-out and jazz-focused. A future go-to classic for all the vaporwave heads.
You can buy the album on vinyl here, and stream it in full below.