AYŪ — Lost In Vision

Ayū – Lost In Vision opens the Neptune Discs ND038 12-inch vinyl with a clear statement of trance-techno intent, pairing luminous club sensibilities with a functional groove. The Berlin-based producer returns to the label after outings on Harmony Records and Kalahari Oyster Cult, delivering a concise EP that balances chord-rich workouts with vocal-driven peaks, all under a fluid, melodic tension. Within Neptune Discs’ 2026 output, Lost In Vision follows the earlier Myki release Unyclara (ND037) and the Match Box X-Files EP (ND036), while preceding the later Match Box / Mixolydian collaboration Infected (ND041) and the label’s double-LP compilation 7 Rotations of Neptune Discs (ND042). This placement highlights the label’s focus on forward-looking trance and techno, and positions Ayū’s EP as a bridge between the more experimental entries and the forthcoming club-heavy releases. Side A opens with “The Culture”, a track that leans into rolling, chord-laden progressions, establishing a hypnotic foundation that prepares the floor for the second cut, “House Pipes”. The latter maintains the momentum but introduces a tighter, more direct rhythm, sharpening the EP’s club functionality while preserving the melodic sweep introduced earlier. On Side B, “Play It Fair” shifts toward a vocal-led peak-time atmosphere; the presence of a vocal line adds an anthemic lift that contrasts with the instrumental focus of the A-side, yet the track remains anchored by the same fluid groove. The record closes with the title track “Lost In Vision”, a synthesis of the EP’s themes: a fluid, tension-filled arrangement that feels both introspective and ready for the dancefloor, rounding out the journey with a sense of resolved bliss. Ayū’s recent discography on Harmony Rec. includes the Spiral Motion EP (HARMONY023, 2026) and Night Out (HARMONY019, 2025), both 12-inch releases that explored similar terrain of trance-inflected techno. Lost In Vision refines that language, tightening the melodic structures and emphasizing a club-ready edge that aligns with the support from remixers such as Spray, D. Tiffany, Maara and Jeku noted in the label’s notes. For DJs, the EP offers two distinct tools: the A-side provides extended, chord-rich sections ideal for layering and building tension in a set, while the B-side delivers vocal-centric peaks that can serve as a climax or a transition point. The sequencing from instrumental to vocal and back to an atmospheric closer gives the record a natural arc, making it suitable for both early-night grooves and peak-time moments. The release arrives as a standard 12-inch vinyl, presenting the four tracks in their intended order without any additional embellishments. Ayū – Lost In Vision, Neptune Discs ND038, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Ayū – The Culture A2. Ayū – House Pipes B1. Ayū – Play It Fair B2. Ayū – Lost In Vision