Colm K releases 'A Red Line In A Blue Sky'

Cork‑based producer Colm K delivers ‘A Red Line In A Blue Sky’ on Soul Quest Records as a four‑track offering that blends swathes of atmosphere with grounded rhythm work. It falls into the deeper, more reflective side of house, leaning on ambience, melody and subtle tension.

A Red Line In A Blue Sky‍

The title track sets the tone: subdued yet insistent. There’s a pulsating chord that carries weight, cavernous drum patterns underpinning everything, while delicate top‑end textures drift above. It’s a track about space—empty space, internal space, the space between beats and chords—and it uses those to evoke a wide, open emotional register.

One Eye

‍Here Colm K lets the melody wander more freely. This track feels lighter in moment, perhaps even more hopeful. There’s an uplifting quality: chords stretch, rhythms push forward, the piece contrasts nicely with the denser weight of the opener. It’s like a horizon lighting up after darkness.

A Red Line In A Blue Sky (SIxm Sol Remix)

‍The remix shifts perspective: the pulse is pulled back a little, making room for vocal snippets, more delicate percussive touches, and an increased focus on nuanced rhythm. It doesn’t try to reinvent the original so much as refocus parts of it, bringing forward subtleties you might have overlooked. For those who liked the original, this remix offers a refreshing variation.

Unity

‍Closing out, “Unity” feels like a bringing together of what’s come before. Dubby melodic sequences intersect with rhythmic groundwork, and sample‑laden elements add an organic layer. It’s meditative, and it’s abstract: the groove is there, but often transient, allowing texture and mood to dominate. It’s a fitting denouement to an EP that’s as much about feeling as about form.

The EP excels when it leans into its ambient, introspective edges. Colm K shapes space well: moments feel expansive, sometimes hazy, sometimes crisp, but always evocative.

There’s enough pulse to keep things moving but not so much that the softer, more atmospheric parts get lost. The production quality ensures that details like floating synths or reverberant chords aren’t overshadowed by drums.
The remix acts as a pivot, giving an alternate view of the title track without disrupting the EP’s overall mood. Meanwhile, “One Eye” and “Unity” balance the opener's weight with lighter passages.

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