Slipstream by Allen Watts & Jak Aggas: A Trance Odyssey You Didn’t Know You Needed
Alright, buckle up, because we’re diving into Slipstream, the 2017 trance banger from Allen Watts and Jak Aggas. Released under Switzerland’s Degenerate Records (cheers to the Swiss for more than just chocolate and neutrality), this album is a two-track journey that’ll slap you awake faster than your third espresso shot on a Monday morning.
First off, let’s talk about the title track, Slipstream. This thing hits like a neon-lit spaceship breaking through some intergalactic fog bank. The opening synth stabs? Chef’s kiss. They’re sharp enough to cut glass but smooth enough to make you forget you’re late for work. What sticks with me here is how it builds—slowly teasing you with layers of sound until BAM, you’re in full-on euphoria mode. It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna throw your hands in the air, even if you’re just sitting in traffic. And honestly? That’s an underrated life skill.
Then there’s the Extended Mix of Slipstream. If the original was the appetizer, this one’s the whole dang buffet. Stretching out the magic, it gives you more time to bask in its glow. The beat drops feel like someone handed the DJ a bucket of glitter and said, “Go nuts.” Around the six-minute mark, something clicks—you realize you’ve been nodding along so hard your neck might need rehab tomorrow. But hey, worth it.
Here’s the kicker: despite only having two tracks, Slipstream doesn’t feel incomplete. Instead, it feels laser-focused, like these guys knew exactly what they were doing and didn’t waste time trying to pad it out with filler crap. In a world where albums often drag longer than your grandma’s stories about the war, that’s refreshing.
So yeah, Slipstream isn’t gonna change your life or anything—but it will remind you why trance music still matters in 2023. Whether you’re at a festival, stuck in your car, or just vibing alone in your room, this little slice of Swiss electronica has got your back.
Final thought: I’m pretty sure Allen Watts and Jak Aggas are secretly wizards. How else do you explain making two songs feel like an entire universe? Now go listen to it before aliens steal their beats and hold them hostage for galactic ransom.
