VERTIGO INC — Message From Space LP

Vertigo Inc – Message From Space LP arrives on Mysticisms as catalogue MYS022, a 12-inch vinyl that revisits the label after nearly a decade. The record, framed as a “symposium to the stars,” positions itself within the house tradition while reaching for a more experimental orbit, a balance the artist has cultivated through his Unfulfillment EPs and the early recordings that shaped Vertigo Inc.’s identity. Mysticisms’ recent output has been marked by a series of dub-oriented releases, most notably Tinkertoy’s “Dubplate #15 : Editing Our Connection” (MYD015) which dropped the same day, and a string of earlier outings such as Dub Specialists’ “Dubplate #13 : Loop To Loop” (MYD013, 2026) and Atone’s “Dubplate #14 : Dub Dat” (MYD014, 2026). In this context, Message From Space follows the label’s penchant for forward-thinking dance music, arriving after Tranquil Elephantizer’s “Zombie Dawn” (MYS021, 2026) and preceding the label’s earlier catalogue entries like Nail’s “Cassiopeia” (MYS008, 2025). The release therefore sits amid a period of Mysticisms’ exploration of deep, atmospheric house and dub influences, offering a distinct planetary perspective from Vertigo Inc. Side A opens with “Rippling”, a track that the label describes as a countdown into a ritual, inviting listeners to rise, climb, and embrace the unfolding journey. Its placement sets a contemplative tone that segues into the title track, “Message From Space”. Here the description emphasizes a “symphony to the stars” where looping strings, wide-spanning beats and off-kilter horns swirl together, creating a shuffle that feels both futuristic and rooted in house’s global dance connection. The third cut, “4 CC”, is presented as a “floatation between past and present”, a brief interlude that captures the essence of Vertigo Inc.’s sound, extending the narrative orbit with a sense of technological déjà-vu. On the flip side, “Staccato Heavens” is portrayed as the “eccentric exuberant and happily chaotic side of house music”, a track that awakens the primal scene with samples that herald its creation. “House Sense” follows as a deep-house “bounce”, described as a stomp that brings congas, timbales and vocal snippets into a swinging, late-night free-party groove, complete with a veiled “smokescreen” that lifts the atmosphere. The record closes with “Love”, a vibrating energy likened to a quantum map, an emotional statement that pulls listeners toward an uplifting world, embodying the laws of attraction in musical form. Within Vertigo Inc.’s own trajectory, Message From Space stands as a reflective point. The artist’s early work on his own Unfulfillment label blended dance beats with increasing experimentalism, and this LP consolidates that evolution by marrying “pots’n’pans” style production with a broader, almost cosmic house aesthetic. Though no other releases by Vertigo Inc. appear in the supplied discography, the record’s self-referential nods to the project’s 2011 origins underscore a continuity that fans of his earlier output will recognise. For DJs, the record offers a versatile palette. “Rippling” and “Message From Space” provide extended, atmospheric builds suitable for opening or transitional moments, while “4 CC” works as a concise bridge. On the B-side, “Staccato Heavens” injects a playful, chaotic energy that can re-energise a set, and “House Sense” supplies a deep-groove swing ideal for late-night peak-time moments. “Love” closes with a resonant, uplifting vibe that can serve as a set-ending statement or a melodic lift in a more progressive flow. The sequencing—moving from ritualistic ascent to cosmic resolution—gives DJs a narrative arc to exploit on the dancefloor. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format expectations of house collectors who value the tactile and sonic qualities of analog playback. Its physical presentation aligns with Mysticisms’ recent catalogues, offering a straightforward, high-quality pressing that respects the genre’s traditions while delivering the artist’s expansive vision. Vertigo Inc – Message From Space LP, Mysticisms, catalogue MYS022, 12-inch vinyl, six tracks. Tracklist: A1. Vertigo Inc – Rippling A2. Vertigo Inc – Message From Space A3. Vertigo Inc – 4 CC B1. Vertigo Inc – Staccato Heavens B2. Vertigo Inc – House Sense B3. Vertigo Inc – Love