Whiskey Pickle takes the turn into double digits with the debut EP from Austinite, via the Twin Cities, Zack Highwire. The "Heartline Fractures EP" opens with the otherworldly arpeggios and hypnotic, percussive melodies of "By Them," a tune that could perfectly soundtrack the intergalactic explorations of alien territories. "Mind, Hearts, Lies" is a detour thru a black hole as ominous chords prepare you for an acidic, breakbeat break- down.

Flip it over to get another deep space voyage in the form of "Surface Love," who's psy- chedelic, Italo stylings conjure visions of land speeders cruising the valleys and ruins of Mars. Rounding out the EP, we have Mr. Highwire's version of a peak time banger. "Does She Want You Now?" has a brutal kick / bass combo that roots your feet to the dance floor while vocoded pads lift you up to the stars.

With so much extra terrestrial vibes present on the "Heartline Fractures EP," you might have to wonder about Zack Highwire's true origins. Could this simply be a stellar (pun intended) debut from a talented northerner living in Texas, or did a heart broken Star- Man fall to our tiny blue planet in search of solace and studio time to craft the ultimate, cosmic break up record? We're not gonna say it was aliens... but, it was aliens.

Feedback:
Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) - “Really amazing. Love this release. So good.”

Hardway Bros - “Brilliant stuff. ‘Mind, Hearts, Lies’ for me.”

Nick Warren - “Great EP. ‘Surface Love’ is amazing.”

Bruce Tantum (Time Out NY) - “Wow, epic stuff … and not from Norway! Loving all four of these, really.”

Flash Atkins (Paper Recordings) - “Loving ‘By Them’ … proper wonkage!”

Alexander Robotnick - “‘Surface Love’ is the one for me.”

Fine Cut Bodies - “Love the old school psychedelic vibe!”

The Dead Rose Music Company - “Foreboding Moroder goodness!”

Lee Fisher (Discomendments / Out Of Bounds) - “Whiskey Pickle is seriously on my radar for favourite label status. This release is no exception to the rule.”

Deadbeat Disco Radio Show - “All four here are glorious slabs of retro/future-disco - never quite sure which it is, but frankly who cares when it’s this good? Like Buck Rogers learning to make Italo-disco and getting Prins Thomas along for the ride … this is awesome.”

Leri Ahel (Mutant Disco Radio Show) - “Nice release. ‘Surface Love’ is my favorite.”
Jesse De La Peña (Vocalo 89.5 FM, Chicago) - “‘Does She Want You Now?’ is my favorite off this EP … it’s retro sounding with a fresh twist.”

DJ Nova (Rodon FM, Greece) - “This vintage-sounding EP is flirting with the Italo-cosmic sound resulting in a galactic journey covering the spectrum with beautiful sound effects.”

Richard Hardcastle (Solid State) - “Really enjoyed these … moody and understated. Want to get to know them better as it sounds like there is much to appreciate and return to. Reminds me of stuff on Aube Records.”

Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) - “Strong psycho cosmic spacey drug!”