A new name worth filing away: Playbook, a vinyl-only imprint distributed by Kompakt, emerges this week with its debut release – a limited-run, four-track EP that keeps its artist anonymous and lets the music speak for itself. Available to pre-order now from Inverted Audio Record Store, Playbook001 arrives on 3 July.
Launching a label without revealing the artist is a bold move, particularly for a debut release, but the music more than justifies the decision. Opening track “Angel Edit” sets the tone with warm vocal textures and an understated groove before “दुनिया का राजा” and “Free” move deeper into hypnotic territory, balancing drive and soul without sacrificing subtlety. Closing cut “Moonchild” shifts gears entirely, trading the EP’s rhythmic focus for a more wistful and melodic finale that lingers long after the needle leaves the record.
Pressed on heavyweight 180g vinyl and available exclusively in physical format, Playbook001 feels refreshingly confident in its restraint. There are no artist biographies, no promotional narratives and no attempt to manufacture intrigue beyond the music itself. Instead, Playbook’s inaugural release offers a simple proposition: trust your ears.
Playbook001 is scheduled for release on 3 July. Pre-order your copy now from Inverted Audio Record Store.
TRACKLIST
1. Unknown Artist – Angel Edit
2. Unknown Artist – दुनिया का राजा
3. Unknown Artist – Free
4. Unknown Artist – Moonchild