San Francisco resident Ryan Bishop has been releasing quality music for a few years, originally as one half of the duo Broker / Dealer. Developing a signature sound of laid-back, feel good grooves that combine sun, flirty smiles from pretty girls, analog textures, and a touch of melancholy – Ryan has continued to release excellent music as The Beatbroker. Returning to Sentrall for this release, Ryan perfectly captures the feel of driving down PCH in a convertible, leaving the city behind and headed south to some hopeful adventure.

Deep Sleep open with an insistent 16th note bass, that segues into lush analog pads and a chugging disco beat. The track crescendos up to the signature Ryan Bishop muted-guitar like synth chords, and delay-drenched West Coast funky synths. The cut keeps the slow, steady beat – just bringing in layers of lush synths in and out – but it never becomes lounge music. Perfect music for sitting on the couch with a sexy person after a romantic dinner. The next track, “Beach Beard” is the lost soundtrack to an epic Michael Mann movie circa 1984. Gated drums and an insistent arpeggio play against almost oriental melodies in this cinematic composition. The last track, Hot Beach, is a laid back, good humored homage to summer days long gone by, painted again by a palette of disco drums, lush analog sweeps, and guitar-like lead synths playing sublime melodies.

Get your copy of Deep Sleep on Bandcamp, or purchase the vinyl. This is a must-have summer jam.

Available now on:

• Juno