Alex Kassian - Leave Your Life EP | House & Balearic Vinyl | Picture Sleeve with Obi Strip | 12 Inch Vinyl | Pinchy & Friends
Cat No: PF005
Record Label: Pinchy & Friends
Genre: House, Balearica
Disc Colour: Black
Format: 12 Inch Vinyl with Picture Sleeve and Obi Strip
Description:
Pinchy & Friends welcome Berlin-based producer, DJ, and musician Alex Kassian for their fifth release with the beautifully crafted "Leave Your Life" EP. Known for his work both as a solo artist and as part of the project Opal Sunn, Kassian has built a reputation for delivering refined, dancefloor-focused records that blend atmospheric depth with club-ready grooves.
For this release, Kassian steps slightly away from the tech-driven pulse associated with Berlin and instead explores a more melodic and expansive sound palette. The result is a stunning collection of Balearic-tinged house music that balances emotional songwriting with subtle dancefloor energy.
The EP opens with "Leave Your Life (Lonely Hearts Mix)", a track born from Kassian’s early aspirations of playing in a rock band. The result is a beautifully melodic and reflective piece that blends heartfelt vocal elements with gentle groove-driven production. "Leave Your Life (Dance Mix)" follows with a more energetic interpretation, building on the club-focused production style that helped make Kassian’s acclaimed track "Oolong Trance" one of the standout club records of 2020.
On the B-side, the elegant "Spirit of Eden" unfolds with a cinematic feel reminiscent of classic jazz-fusion compositions, yet anchored by a hypnotic loop that keeps the track firmly rooted on the dancefloor. Closing the EP is a powerful dub reinterpretation from legendary American producer Bill Laswell. His remix adds deep bass weight and rich sonic textures, transforming the original into a propulsive dub-influenced club version.
The release arrives in a striking full-colour picture sleeve designed by Parisian artist Alexis Jamet, complete with an Obi Strip, adding a collectible visual element to this already standout release.
The EP received strong acclaim across the electronic music community, including recognition in Phonica Records’ Best Singles of 2021 and being named Defected’s Single of the Month. It has also received radio support from respected selectors such as Charlie Bones, Secretsundaze, Moxie, Bell Towers, Rhythm Connection, and Bianca Lexis.
Key Features:
Artist: Alex Kassian
Release Title: Leave Your Life
Label: Pinchy & Friends
Catalogue Number: PF005
Genre: House, Balearica
Vinyl Colour: Black
Format: 12 Inch Vinyl with Picture Sleeve and Obi Strip
Tracklist:
A1 - Leave Your Life (Lonely Hearts Mix)
A2 - Leave Your Life (Dance Mix)
B1 - Spirit of Eden
B2 - Spirit of Eden (Bill Laswell Dub)
Why add this record to your collection?
Alex Kassian’s "Leave Your Life" EP is a beautifully crafted blend of Balearic house, melodic songwriting, and refined club production. With standout originals and a powerful dub remix from Bill Laswell, this record delivers both musical depth and dancefloor appeal. The addition of a full-colour picture sleeve with Obi Strip makes it an especially collectible release for fans of the distinctive Pinchy & Friends sound.
Add this atmospheric and highly praised 12 Inch House Vinyl to your collection today and experience one of the most elegant Balearic house releases of recent years.
