The clever restraint shown by Melbourne producer Japanese Wallpaper (aka Gab Strum) on his first original release belies his 16 years of age. While the aesthetic of the track is airy and minimal, the intricacies in instrumentation and dynamics keep the listener engaged throughout. An intoxicating vocal performance from Brisbane’s Wafia is given the space to shine, capping off a remarkable first effort from a young man with a very bright future ahead.

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