VARIOUS — Permanent Vacation Xx EP2

Various – Permanent Vacation XX EP2 opens the second instalment of the label’s 20th-anniversary series, issued by Permanent Vacation as catalogue PERMVAC380-4 on 12-inch vinyl. The Munich-based imprint continues its tradition of pairing underground club music with disco-inflected grooves, here presenting five contemporary tracks that sit between progressive house, tech house and Indie Dance. Within the Permanent Vacation catalogue this EP follows the earlier “Permanent Vacation XX EP1” (PERMVAC380-3) and arrives before the forthcoming “Permanent Vacation XX EP3” (PERMVAC380-5). It also sits after the “Multitudes LP” by Rhode & Brown (PERMVAC379-1) and the “Voices Inside My Head” 10″ by DMX Krew (PERMVAC380-2), positioning it among recent releases that explore the label’s house- and disco-oriented lineage while looking toward newer Indie Dance currents. Side A launches with Clint’s “Planet Groove” (A1). At 132 BPM in E-flat minor, the track delivers a driving, club-focused momentum that instantly places the record on the dancefloor. Its high tempo and energetic phrasing make it a useful tool for DJs transitioning from disco or house into a more vigorous Indie Dance groove without losing the label’s characteristic swing. A2, “Higher” by Rhode & Brown + COEO, drops to 129 BPM and leans into deep house territory. The collaboration retains forward motion while offering a slightly slower, deeper feel, providing a contrasting texture that broadens the A-side’s palette and reinforces the label’s house-rooted aesthetic. Side B begins with Alinka’s “Chase The Rhythm” (B1). Clocking in at 130 BPM in B minor, the track sustains the EP’s propulsion and adds a darker tonal shade, highlighting the label’s ability to integrate artists from varied geographic backgrounds into a cohesive groove. The second B-side cut, “Number One” by Zombies In Miami (B2), matches the 130 BPM tempo but shifts to D minor, moving the atmosphere toward a nocturnal, psychedelic edge of Indie Dance. Its placement after Alinka maintains momentum while subtly altering the mood toward a more shadowed club vibe. Baldo closes the record with “How Do You Say” (B3), a 128 BPM piece in G major. The slightly reduced tempo eases the set toward a more relaxed yet still dancefloor-ready conclusion, offering DJs a gentle wind-down that retains the EP’s overall energy. Permanent Vacation XX EP2 serves as a focused snapshot of the label’s current direction, gathering artists who each bring a distinct relationship to house, disco, Italo and Indie Dance while adhering to a tight BPM range that makes the record a practical, coherent tool for extended DJ sets. For DJs, the record offers a clear progression: “Planet Groove” as an immediate high-energy opener, “Higher” for deeper house weight, “Chase The Rhythm” to keep the B-side moving, “Number One” for a darker Indie Dance turn, and “How Do You Say” as a slightly more open finish. Collectors will appreciate the concise five-track selection that reflects the label’s ongoing dialogue between past influences and contemporary club production. The release arrives as a 12-inch vinyl, adhering to the format specifications of the Permanent Vacation series. Various – Permanent Vacation XX EP2, Permanent Vacation, PERMVAC380-4, 12-inch vinyl, 5 tracks. Tracklist: A1. Clint – Planet Groove A2. Rhode & Brown + COEO – Higher B1. Alinka – Chase The Rhythm B2. Zombies In Miami – Number One B3. Baldo – How Do You Say