Ascension on Wax Welcomes Black Eyes for AOW004

Ascension on Wax keeps its vinyl run moving forward with a deeper cut for AOW004, and this time the label brings in Black Eyes for the Mystic Aquazone EP. If you track underground house labels with long memories, his name probably already rings a bell. Between his own Lost Control 2097 imprint and releases on Upstairs Asylum and Housewax, Black Eyes has built a catalog that leans into groove without chasing trend cycles, and this EP fits that path cleanly. Ascension on Wax has framed this release as a step deeper, and that description holds up when you spend time with the tracks. The focus stays on subtle motion rather than big moments, which makes the record feel like it was made for long blends and late-night rooms instead of highlight reels. There is a patience to the sequencing, and that patience works in the EP’s favor. Subtle Grooves With Room to Breathe The three original tracks sit in a pocket that feels smoky and restrained without losing forward drive. “Fish Lyfe” sets the tone with a low-slung rhythm and filtered textures that stay in motion without crowding the mix. “Submarine Tuff Guys” keeps the same energy but shifts the groove into a heavier, rolling shape, while “Vibin Times In The Hydrocity” leans into a looser swing that gives DJs something flexible to work with. What makes these cuts hold together is their shared approach. None of them aim for peak-time dominance. Instead, they live in the spaces between transitions, which is often where good deep house earns its keep. You can hear Black Eyes thinking about function, but also about atmosphere, and that combination keeps the tracks from flattening into tools. A Remix That Pushes the Idea Forward The remix comes from Nico Lahs, who takes “Fish Lyfe” and pushes it into a more forward-facing direction. His version keeps the original’s mood but sharpens the movement, adding a sense of lift without abandoning the EP’s deeper identity. It feels less like a contrast piece and more like an extension of the same idea, which makes it fit naturally into the tracklist. From a label perspective, this release makes sense as Ascension on Wax’s fourth vinyl entry. It stays consistent with their taste for understated house while widening the circle slightly with a producer who has real history in that lane. The result is a record that feels considered rather than rushed, and that matters in a space where quick turnaround can blur character. Digital release dropped on January 30, 2026, with the vinyl following on February 22, 2026. If you care about deep house that values movement and restraint over spectacle, this EP earns a spot in the crate. The post Ascension on Wax Welcomes Black Eyes for AOW004 appeared first on Magnetic Magazine.