QUASAR — Lost Memories EP

Quasar – Lost Memories EP Supreme Striker SST104, excl Vinyl, delivers a four-track meditation on Italian dream house, weaving melancholy, Mediterranean colour and club-ready grooves into a compact 12-inch statement. The release follows the label’s recent wave of summer-inflected outings and re-establishes Riccardo Teri’s Quasar alias as a conduit for emotionally resonant dance music that feels both nostalgic and forward-moving. Supreme Striker’s catalogue this year has been punctuated by Carlos Benedetti’s “Bellavista” (SST103), John De La Noise’s “Piacere D’Estate LP” (SST102) and Ballan’s “Chantal Groove EP” (STX1). While the exact chronology is unclear, Lost Memories EP arrives alongside these releases, adding a deeper, introspective counterpoint to the label’s sun-lit aesthetic. It also revisits the label’s earlier collaboration with Quasar on the “Ritmo Love EP” (SST101), extending the artist’s dialogue with Supreme Striker beyond the earlier homage to early-90s Italian dream house. Side A opens with “Voices From The Sea”, an ethereal closing-track mood transplanted to the record’s front. The piece drifts with oceanic atmospheres and floating harmonies, creating a spacious prelude that hints at the record’s thematic focus on fading memories. Its immersive quality makes it a perfect entry point for late-night sets, offering DJs a moment of breath before the groove deepens. Following that, “Downhill Drive” (A2) launches into a rhythmic descent that balances dream-like melancholy with a pulse suited to peak-time energy. The track’s structure builds tension before releasing it into a euphoric groove, providing a seamless bridge from the opening ambience to the more kinetic territory of the B-side. Side B begins with “Believe Me” (B1), revealing Quasar’s more intimate, melodic side. Subtle synth work weaves through a hypnotic groove, offering restraint that rewards careful listening while retaining enough drive for a dancefloor context. Its emotional resonance makes it a versatile tool for DJs seeking a reflective moment without losing momentum. The record closes with “Bailo Fine Estate” (B2), a warm Mediterranean composition that captures the fragile sensation of a summer slipping into memory. Fluid percussion and sun-kissed textures give the track a nostalgic glow, yet its rhythmic foundation remains solid enough to sustain a set’s flow. Positioned as the final statement, it reinforces the EP’s concept of looking backward while moving forward. Within Quasar’s discography, Lost Memories EP follows the “Ritmo Love EP” on the same label and builds on the artist’s earlier work such as “Ritual Dance” (System 108, 2025) and “Reminiscence Dub EP” (Infernal Sounds, 2024). Those releases explored the same emotional core of Italian dream house, but the new EP refines that language, stripping away overt revivalism in favour of living fragments that feel both timeless and distinctly Mediterranean. For DJs, the record offers a palette that spans from atmospheric introspection to dancefloor propulsion. “Voices From The Sea” can be layered as an intro or outro, “Downhill Drive” supplies a driving peak, “Believe Me” works as a melodic bridge, and “Bailo Fine Estate” serves as a warm, closing vibe. Collectors will appreciate the continuity of Quasar’s evolution on Supreme Striker and the cohesive mood that binds the four cuts. The release is pressed as an exclusive 12-inch vinyl, reflecting the label’s commitment to the analog format that best conveys the tactile, warm qualities of the music. The vinyl-only nature underscores the record’s focus on the physical listening experience, aligning with the label’s aesthetic of handcrafted dance music. Quasar – Lost Memories EP, Supreme Striker, catalogue SST104, exclusive 12-inch vinyl, presents four tracks that explore the echo of past dancefloor memories while delivering fresh, emotive energy for contemporary sets. Tracklist: A1. Quasar – Voices From The Sea A2. Quasar – Downhill Drive B1. Quasar – Believe Me B2. Quasar – Bailo Fine Estate