fabric Records has tapped Berlin-based DJ and producer Palms Trax for the latest entry in its fabric Selects series, with fabric Selects: Palms Trax scheduled for release on November 27. Bringing together original productions, collaborations, personal selections and rediscovered gems, the compilation offers a closer look at the musical influences and creative instincts that have shaped Palms Trax’s approach to electronic music. Leading the project is ‘Kalia’s Photos,’ a collaboration with acclaimed electronic artist Mathew Jonson arriving October 14.
‘Kalia’s Photos’ brings together two artists with distinct but complementary approaches to electronic production. A longtime influence on Palms Trax’s sound, Jonson contributes his signature analogue experimentation, pairing it with the hypnotic grooves and emotionally charged minimalism that define Palms Trax’s work. The result is a free-flowing, psychedelic production built around evolving textures and an immersive sense of movement, offering an early glimpse into the compilation’s wider musical direction.
For Palms Trax, the project is an opportunity to bring together the different strands of his musical identity. Born in the UK and based in Berlin, the artist, whose real name is Jay Donaldson, has spent more than a decade developing a sound that moves fluidly between house, techno and more sentimental strains of dance music. His productions balance warm, emotive details with forward-thinking club energy, while his DJ sets are known for connecting sounds and eras through adventurous selections.
That curiosity sits at the heart of fabric Selects: Palms Trax. Rather than focusing solely on original material, the compilation combines his own productions and collaborations with personal favorites and overlooked tracks that have informed his musical perspective. The format offers a broader view of the artist’s tastes, highlighting the relationships between the music he creates, the records he plays and the influences that continue to shape his sound.
The fabric Selects series provides a platform for artists to explore the music that defines their creative worlds, and Palms Trax’s contribution reflects the breadth of his interests. With ‘Kalia’s Photos’ serving as the first preview, the forthcoming compilation promises a collection shaped by discovery, connection and a lasting appreciation for the dancefloor.
fabric Selects: Palms Trax arrives November 27 via fabric Records, with ‘Kalia’s Photos’ featuring Mathew Jonson released October 14.
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