Local Artist
Expanding Horizons

Since taking on the Local Artist alias in 2013, Ian Wyatt has perfected a particularly hazy, opaque, blissed-out and loved-up take on deep house. On 'Expanding Horizons', his first full album as Local Artist, Wyatt more than delivers on the eclecticism promised by the title, variously turning his hand to Sade style 'quiet storm' (the wonderful title track), dub-flecked, soft-focus deep pop ('Without You'), atmospheric ambient ('Neo Wise'), bongo-rich early morning soundscapes ('Rif Kidbani'), vocoder-sporting nods to Tangerine Dream ('Self Healing'), sunrise-ready downtempo disco ('Distance Calling') and touchy-feely, street soul-influenced yacht rock ('Give You My Love'). A quietly brilliant and peaceful record. Sensational.