IBIZA, 29 Jun
Raw Main 'Seaside' on Sounds Of Khemit
It has been around 15 months since Raw Main last put music out on Sounds Of Khemit, when his 'Plant Power' arrived at the end of March last year. Now, with the Ibiza season settling into its stride, the label has him back with 'Seaside', an Extended Mix that eases out of the speakers with a warm and unhurried gait.
The track is led by percussion, a crowded, layered pattern that keeps the record moving without ever seeming to push too hard. Beneath it the bass holds a temperate level, with a fair amount of give under the peaks, while the treble carries the melodic details high above the groove. It feels like a record built for the golden hours, for the point in the day or night when the floor has loosened and the mood has turned generous.
The release has already found a sympathetic ear in Nhii, who placed it sixth in his 'Summer is here' chart on 26 June, a selection that draws heavily on Sounds Of Khemit, with five of its twenty records coming from the label. That kind of support suggests 'Seaside' will be working its way into sets across the summer, slotting into those moments when the dancefloor needs a gentle push rather than a shove.
The label said
Sounds Of Khemit, Bandcamp about text · sourceTwo tracks. Endless depth. Mild existential awakening optional.
Brooklyn, NY - May 24, 2025 - Just in time for summer sunsets and over-thought playlists, Raw Main returns to Sounds of Khemit with Water’s Edge - a two-track EP that manages to sound both ancient and fresh, like it was produced in a Himalayan monastery with fiber internet.
Featuring “Seaside” and “Crystal Clear” , the release channels Raw Main’s signature blend of organic grooves, mystic melodies, and just enough reverb to keep your chakras vibrating. It's lush, it’s layered, and if you close your eyes hard enough, you might even see visions of ADE dancefloors and overpriced smoothies in Tulum. Drawing from his recent travels and a few airports' worth of inspiration, Raw Main dips into new sonic waters while keeping that signature polish that’s made him a darling of the melodic elite.
Of course, Raw Main is no stranger to the label. His remix of Nhii & Sarkis Mikael’s “Synthronize” was basically everywhere for a minute, and his ADE 2023 showcase set reminded us all that, yes, deep house can still make you levitate. When he’s not hanging out on SoK, you’ll find him over at All Day I Dream, Lost Miracle, and other labels with vaguely poetic names and serious melodic credentials.
Water’s Edge isn’t reinventing the genre - just refining it, with that unmistakable Raw Main touch: dreamy, deliberate, and just cryptic enough to make it onto your friend’s “introspective bangers” playlist.
Tracklist:
1. Seaside
2. Crystal Clear
For the seekers, the deep divers, and everyone who’s ever danced with their eyes closed.