Possibilities Are ‘Endless’ on Marsh’s Third Artist Album

Marsh draws on influences from his past and weaves them in seamlessly on his latest album to land on Anjunadeep, Endless.

There are few artists in the melodic house and techno realm more in demand than Marsh at the moment. His lush sonic textures, chord play, and bouncy basslines have made him a favorite the world over. Since the release of his critically-acclaimed sophomore album Lailonie, Marsh has gone from strength to strength, releasing several EPs on Anjunadeep, touring extensively, and playing slots at some of the biggest festivals in the scene as well as curating more intimate sets in beautiful locales.

Marsh’s latest LP to land on Anjunadeep, Endless, is a glimpse of what the last few years of staying busy have meant to the producer, yet also act as a snapshot of his past as he takes his deepest influences and brings them into the present. This album is the culmination of both the artistry that’s made him a staple of the Anjuna roster over the past few years and the philosophical questions that arise from long journeys.

I’ve written this entire album on the move, writing from so many different homes. On a deeper, more spiritual level, this has led me to question, what is truly home, and will we experience home after this life?
Marsh

Take a listen to Endless on Spotify or your preferred platform, and keep reading to see our thoughts on Marsh’s third album!

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Endless is as much a journal as much as it is an album.

Most albums start with a light intro to gently lead the listener into the rest of the album, but in typical Marsh fashion, “Pneuma” is anything but typical. This word, in philosophy, refers to the soul of a person and the track itself boasts of a hard bassline hidden under a soft piano lead and quirky plucks, setting the tone beautifully for the rest of the album.

Frequent collaborator Leo Wood lends her soulful range to Marsh again on the breakbeat-laden “Blue,” the first sign of Marsh’s deviation from what’s normally been expected of him. “Reminiscent” in contrast, pulls in with the melody and captures listeners with the drop as an interesting combination of classic deep and acid house. Following up, the lead single for the album, “Touch The Sky,” sees Marsh and Simon Doty team up for an energetic, peak-time collaboration that plays on both their best strengths while maintaining their unique production styles.

“Fragments” is a lighter note near the mid-point of the album. Bubbly and catchy, Jodie Knight’s first inclusion on the album makes it hard not to sing along to this one by the end. “Hymn” leans more into Marsh’s previous Anjunadeep releases, an acid and synth-heavy deep house groover with beautiful melodies and vocal sampling, it’s another one to add to the English producer’s solid collection. And “All Night Long” offers another melodic cut before Leo Wood returns once again for the lively “Fall to Pieces.”

The final three tracks of Endless see Marsh at his best.

“Forgiveness” sees a return of friend and collaborator Wassu as well as the choir-like vocals of Mariel Beausejour for one of the most replayable tracks of the album, and one that could be foreseen becoming a staple in his sets. “Sleep” is the most experimental track on Endless with its trippy breakbeat and Jodie Knight’s second contribution. Although a much more somber outing than the first, Marsh manages to maintain his recognizable sound in something new and unexpected from the producer. The title track also closes out the album, as “Endless” retouches on classic progressive roots and serene melodies to bind the album together.

Marsh said that Endless was written while on the road, and the flow of the album feels exactly like that.

The way that Endless is structured allows for many moments where tracks feel as if they were placed with a crowd in mind. The peak-time moments are there, but in the softer tracks, you can hear how the introspection was also inspiration, there are somber moments where you can almost picture Marsh on a rainy red-eye flight, or trying to get sleep in a new city or just the idle wonderings of the self that come with longer periods of travel.

Marsh gives us an album with plenty of replay value musically. There is plenty for fans of the producer, but also contextually, the layers of depth and transparency of a musician writing on tour, make Endless much more than just an album, but a journal of the producer since his last album.

What did you think of Endless? Give us your thoughts, follow Marsh on social media, and make sure to catch him on tour!

Marsh – Endless – Tracklist:

Pneuma

Blue (feat. Leo Wood)

Reminiscent

Touch The Sky with Simon Doty

Fragments (feat. Jodie Knight)

Hymn

All Night Long

Fall To Pieces (feat. Leo Wood)

Forgiveness (with Wassu feat. Mariel Beausejour)

Sleep (feat. Jodie Knight)

Endless

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