MIHAIL P — Silent Mirrors

Mihail P – Silent Mirrors arrives on Earthbound Recordings as catalogue EBR003, an exclusive vinyl EP that steers the producer’s signature atmospheric deep house toward the grittier terrain of 90s tech house, break-beat and electro. The release captures a moment where spacious pads meet a club-focused drive, offering a four-track journey that feels both nostalgic and freshly personal. Within Earthbound’s modest output, Silent Mirrors follows the label’s earlier outings Forms In Motion (EBR001) and Phantom Broadcast (EBR002), both also exclusive vinyl statements from Mihail P. The progression from those releases to this EP shows a subtle shift in mood, moving from the more meditative textures of the first two records toward a sharper, rhythm-centric approach. Side A opens with “Hot Shots”. The track lays down a straight 4/4 groove that is stripped back and functional, then gradually expands as Mihail P’s atmospheric pads swell, preserving momentum while adding a sense of breadth. “Silent Vector” follows, turning the focus toward breakbeat territory; syncopated drums and a flanging touch give the rhythm a shifting character, while mellow melodies drift across the stereo field and a deep, rounded bassline sustains the flow, lending the piece an almost jazzy looseness within the EP’s club-mindset. On the B-side, “What Way” adopts a distinctly 90s tech house foundation. A heavy bassline underpins the track as deep, ocean-like melodies appear and fade in the first half, then the bass mutates and drives the composition toward a prolonged crescendo. Subtle vocal snippets, light strings and understated piano accents provide movement without detracting from its floor-oriented presence. The record closes with “Logical Life”, a reflective piece that returns to Mihail P’s emotive side. A rolling 808 kick and carefully programmed drums support a deep bassline and a whispered female vocal, while a melancholic melody nods toward the aesthetic of Likemind Records, delivering a thoughtful finish to the EP. Silent Mirrors occupies an interesting position in Mihail P’s catalogue, bridging the ambient leanings of earlier Earthbound releases with a more direct, dancefloor-ready sensibility. The EP’s blend of deep house atmosphere and 90s-era club aggression aligns it with the legacy of UK tech house pioneers while retaining the producer’s own sonic fingerprint. For DJs, the record offers versatile tools: “Hot Shots” provides a clean, driving groove suitable for early-set building, “Silent Vector” supplies a breakbeat-flavored swing that can inject rhythmic variety, “What Way” delivers a bass-heavy tech house climax ideal for peak-time moments, and “Logical Life” offers a melodic, introspective close for winding down a set or transitioning to more emotive terrain. Collectors will appreciate the exclusive vinyl format, which preserves the tactile experience of the music and highlights the EP’s nuanced production. The release is presented as an exclusive 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of Mihail P’s previous Earthbound outings. Its physical presence reinforces the EP’s focus on analog warmth and club relevance. Mihail P – Silent Mirrors, Earthbound Recordings, catalogue EBR003, exclusive vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Mihail P – Hot Shots A2. Mihail P – Silent Vector B1. Mihail P – What Way B2. Mihail P – Logical Life