Wickham closes MINDHELMET’s 19th release with “The Docks”, and what a closer it is – pure bliss bottled into six minutes of perfectly distilled UK Minimal. Amongst a heavyweight lineup featuring ADMNTi, Finny B, Max Stedeford, James Andrew, and Tate, Wickham’s contribution stands out like the afterglow of the night – melodic, soulful, and irresistibly groovy.
“The Docks” captures that sweet spot between euphoria and restraint, gliding through deep chord progressions, hazy pads, and crisp breaks that ripple with emotion. The vocal – “I wanna dance with you” – isn’t just a hook, it’s an invitation; a feeling that seeps into the body until you’re swaying before you even realize it.
Wickham manages to make Minimal feel big – wide, warm, and deeply human. It’s that rare kind of track that doesn’t just play to the dancefloor, it connects with it. “The Docks” is not only a standout on the EP – it’s one of those timeless moments that remind you why you fell in love with this sound in the first place.
Words by Holger Breuer
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