CANTOMA Vinyl & CDs

Review: Phil Mison, long revered for his chill-out sets and Balearic sensibility as a DJ, returns as Cantoma with a new single that perfectly captures the spirit of sunset listening. With over two dozen releases, this UK producers latest 'Light As Before', is a gentle and evocative piece built on Latin percussion, breezy guitar work and a standout horn section that lifts the track into a golden-hour daydream. It's the kind of track that feels tailor-made for a coastal terrace, a glass in hand and nowhere to be but the present. The B-side remix is a tasteful reimagining that dials down the horns and replaces them with soft flutes and delicate acoustic textures. This version leans deeper into the groove with a more introspective yet still melodic mood. It trades some of the exuberance for warmth and depth, making it an ideal complement to the original. Both sides highlight Mison’s continued mastery of Balearic downtempo.