DJ Koze - XTC

DJ Koze’s Amygdala stands as one of the defining electronic albums of the 2010s: a fully formed statement that fused classic songwriting instincts with house foundations and a vivid, psychedelic sensibility. Often described as Koze’s most personal work, the album revealed an artist operating at peak confidence, balancing emotional depth with playful invention.

‘XTC’ channels the album’s dreamy, tropical glow before slowly tightening its grip. Gentle pads and floating ambience give way to a steady, insistent pulse, punctuated by spoken-word reflection and Koze’s unmistakable percussive details. What begins in a state of bliss gradually hardens into something more intense, driving toward a euphoric, all-consuming release.

‘Knee On Belly’ shows Koze at his most mischievous and direct. Built from cut-up brass stabs, elastic bass and raw, filtered groove, it nods to disco house traditions while twisting them into something uniquely his own. Bright, brash and irresistibly funky, it moves effortlessly between neon highs and simmering low-end pressure, underlining Koze’s knack for turning playful ideas into dancefloor essentials.

Tracklist:


1. XTC
2. Knee On Belly