VARIOUS — Permanent Vacation Xx EP3

Various – Permanent Vacation XX EP3 opens the third instalment of the label’s 20th-anniversary series, arriving on Permanent Vacation (catalogue PERMVAC380-5) as a 12-inch vinyl that stitches together disco, Italo house and classic disco vibes. The EP gathers a roster of long-standing contributors, each delivering a distinct slice of the label’s sun-kissed aesthetic while maintaining a cohesive groove throughout. Within the Permanent Vacation catalogue, this release follows the earlier EP2 (PERMVAC380-4) and the preceding EP1 (PERMVAC380-3), both part of the same anniversary arc, and sits after the “Multitudes” LP by Rhode & Brown (PERMVAC379-1). It arrives in the same year as Joe Goddard’s “You” (PERMVAC381-1) and DMX Krew’s 10-inch “Voices Inside My Head” (PERMVAC380-2), marking a busy period for the label’s 2026 output. Side A begins with Daniel Bortz’s “I Met Her at the City Club”. The track’s title suggests a late-night encounter, and its placement sets a warm, dancefloor-ready tone that eases the listener into the EP’s vibe. Massimiliano Pagliara follows with “Midnight Mirage”, a title that evokes a fleeting, nocturnal dreamscape, providing a smooth transition that deepens the nocturnal atmosphere established by Bortz. Side B opens with Sam Goku’s “Unattached Voices”. Positioned after the two A-side cuts, it expands the palette with a more introspective mood, offering DJs a moment to shift the energy without breaking the overall flow. The collaboration “See You Again” by Bostro Pesopeo & label head Tom Bioly bridges the two preceding tracks, its title hinting at a hopeful return that works as a connective groove for back-to-back mixing. Closing the record, New Jackson’s “There Will Always Be This Love (OOPS POP Version)” delivers a final, uplifting statement, its pop-inflected subtitle promising a brighter resolution that caps the EP on a feel-good note. The EP occupies a notable spot in the label’s anniversary narrative, showcasing both veteran contributors and newer voices. By gathering familiar faces such as Daniel Bortz, Massimiliano Pagliara and Sam Goku alongside the label head’s own collaboration, Permanent Vacation XX EP3 underscores the community-driven ethos that has defined the label’s two-decade run. For DJs, the record offers a versatile toolkit: the opening track works as a warm-up or early-set starter, while “Midnight Mirage” can sustain momentum into a deeper groove. “Unattached Voices” provides a reflective interlude suitable for mid-set transitions, and “See You Again” offers a melodic bridge for blending between styles. The closing pop-version track supplies an uplifting climax, ideal for peak-time moments or a set’s finale. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent anniversary EPs and preserving the tactile experience that fans of Permanent Vacation expect. Various – Permanent Vacation XX EP3, Permanent Vacation, catalogue PERMVAC380-5, 12-inch vinyl, 5 tracks. Tracklist: A1. 11: Daniel Bortz – I Met Her at the City Club A2. 12: Massimiliano Pagliara – Midnight Mirage A3. 13: Sam Goku – Unattached Voices A4. 14: Bostro Pesopeo & Tom Bioly – See You Again A5. 15: New Jackson – There Will Always Be This Love (OOPS POP Version)