PAOLO MOSCA — Psilocybin EP

Paolo Mosca – Psilocybin EP arrives on Altered Circuits as catalog number ALT030, a 12-inch vinyl that deepens the label’s ongoing dialogue between trance-inflected progressive house and tech-driven grooves. Three years after the “Metaphysics EP”, Mosca pushes the hybrid terrain further, delivering an EP that feels both elated and subtly psychedelic, a hallmark of his evolving production ethos. Within Altered Circuits’ recent output, Psilocybin EP follows a string of releases that have explored similar frontiers. Earlier this year the label issued Curses’ “Perfect High EP” (ALT028) and Sweetlight’s “Selected Recordings: 2004-2006” (ALT022), both of which emphasized melodic intensity and rhythmic precision. Mosca’s entry continues this trajectory, offering a refined, forward-moving sound that sits comfortably alongside Lauer’s “Embalmed In Martino EP” (ALT026) and Betonkust’s “Tropicana Tracks Two” (ALT025), while also distinguishing itself through a more pronounced psychedelic flow. Side A opens with “Welcome to 4th Dimension”, a track that lays down a pulsing sub-bass and an intricate drum pattern enriched by congas and sharp snares, setting a vigorous stage for the razor-sharp synth work that follows. The energy established here feeds directly into “Transform”, where a tapestry of synths sweeps across the frequency range, their filters gradually opening toward a climactic peak. A restrained, resonant lead adds a distinctive character, providing a measured contrast to the surrounding movement. The B-side begins with “Macro Dose”, propelled by pointed, progressive rhythms that drive the track forward while a haze of euphoric pads slowly permeates the mix, creating a sense of spacious uplift. Closing the EP, “Trip” introduces a vintage formant-filter lead that cuts through ecstatic arpeggiated synth salvos, maintaining a hypnotic loop that never repeats the same bar, ensuring continual forward momentum. Mosca’s recent output includes several 12-inch releases that showcase his evolving sound palette: the “Split Series 002” on Ritmo Galactico (RG003), “Nocturnal Atmosphere” on Rotary (ROTARY001), and “La Teoria Delle Stringhe Vol. 3” on Slow Life (SL045), all issued earlier in 2026, as well as the double-LP “Transition” (SL034) from 2022. These records trace a path of increasingly detailed, club-focused production, and Psilocybin EP feels like a natural continuation of that trajectory, with the added nuance of a studio environment that Mosca has recently established. In the current underground landscape, where the line between progressive house’s melodic sweep and tech house’s rhythmic drive is constantly being redrawn, this EP offers a concise yet richly textured statement. Its blend of precise drum work, evolving synth textures, and a subtle psychedelic undercurrent makes it a compelling addition to any DJ’s crate, particularly for late-night sets that demand both momentum and atmospheric depth. For collectors, the 12-inch format provides an analog canvas that captures the EP’s dynamic range and intricate layering. The record’s sequencing—from the opening pulse of “Welcome to 4th Dimension” through the climactic arc of “Transform”, into the forward-propelling “Macro Dose”, and finally the hypnotic “Trip”—offers a coherent journey that rewards repeated listening and thoughtful mixing. Paolo Mosca – Psilocybin EP, Altered Circuits, catalog ALT030, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Paolo Mosca – 1: Welcome to 4th Dimension A2. Paolo Mosca – 2: Transform A3. Paolo Mosca – 3: Macro Dose A4. Paolo Mosca – 4: Trip