Soulstatejazz returns to Banoffee Pies Records with Mountains, a four-track LP that fuses deep house headiness with east coast swing and acid jazz flair, crafted by the multi-instrumental Welsh ensemble led by Tom Ellis. Mountains Of Questions appears in three versions—the deep mix plunging into immersive grooves, the original mix striking at the core with patient intensity, and the eastcoast mix channeling timeless swing for club purists. Acid Jazz rounds out the package with its swinging fusion, blending live horns and keys into dancefloor propulsion that honors the genre’s roots while pushing forward.
Banoffee Pies Records has carved a niche championing organic house and jazz-infused electronica since its inception, building a cult following among selectors who prize live ensemble energy over programmed perfection. This release builds directly on Soulstatejazz’s mysterious sound from their 2020 debut Annwn, evolving Tom Ellis’s vision with contributions from Bugu Pala on vocals, Michiel Renger on sax, and Mark Hand on Rhodes. Recorded in Wales’ depths, these compositions burn slow yet grip tight, offering DJs authentic tools drawn from Freerotation festival’s revered ethos.
Each track radiates underground potency, designed for extended sets where live instrumentation elevates the room’s pulse. The deep mix of Mountains Of Questions submerges crowds in layered depth, the original cuts straight to emotional peaks, and the eastcoast variant swings with nostalgic drive perfect for sunrise transitions. Acid Jazz injects fiery horns and rhythmic complexity, making the LP indispensable for fans of Ron Trent and Fred P who seek music with soul and swing. Soulstatejazz proves their mastery through patient builds that explode into communal release.
The collection throbs with ensemble chemistry, highlighting why Banoffee Pies thrives by spotlighting acts that blend jazz tradition with house urgency. Mountains stands as head music for deep house connoisseurs, delivering the kind of lived-in energy that fuels clandestine gatherings and festival afterparties. Tom Ellis and crew cement their place among the scene’s elite, offering tracks that demand rotation and reward devotion.
