Alex Albrecht - In The Turpid Heat Of The Afternoon

Format: 12" Vinyl
Catalogue No.: MuleMusiq311
Barcode: 4255940800906
Release Date: 16 Oct 2026
Genre: Deep House

alex albrecht returns to mule musiq with his second release for the label, following his 2022 ep “a clearing.” while “a clearing” explored a more delicate and slow-moving side of his sound, this new four-track ep finds albrecht moving deeper into the rhythm. warm, organic textures, subtle melodies and hypnotic grooves come together to create a sound that feels both deeply electronic and strangely natural.
“in service” opens the record with a driving, spacious groove, gradually revealing layers of melodic detail. the title track, “in the turpid heat of the afternoon,” follows with a deeper and more hypnotic ap-proach, balancing a steady pulse with hazy, atmospheric textures.

on the b-side, “shutter encoder” pushes the rhythmic element further, with a restless, intricate groove and a more kinetic energy. “folding & unfolding” then brings the ep to a more spacious and reflective conclusion, slowing the pace while retaining the subtle movement that runs throughout the record.
 
across all four tracks, alex albrecht finds a beautiful balance between club music and more contempla-tive listening. it is a natural continuation of his relationship with mule musiq, but also a clear step for-ward from “a clearing” — deeper, more rhythmic and quietly psychedelic.

 welcome back, alex albrecht.

Tracklisting
A1    Alex Albrecht    In Service    00:05:05
A2    Alex Albrecht    In The Turpid Heat Of The Afternoon    00:06:56
B1    Alex Albrecht    Shutter Encoder    00:06:44
B2    Alex Albrecht    Folding & Unfolding    00:04:39