Just in time for the warm sunny weather comes the no-nonsense synth funk of Dwight Skyes. His latest release, Songs Volume 1, from those perennial purveyors of outsider dance Peoples Potential Unlimited, is a collection of seductive grooves, unpolished yet irresistible. Warm synth basslines slink along, unencumbered by the heavy dose of effects common in contemporary dance. Casio solos careen into the stratosphere, while a minimal, indelible back beat keeps you glued to the dance floor. Haunting synth chords propel steamy slow jam ballads, evoking a nostalgic recreation of your middle school dance, or the theme to a forgotten SNES videogame. Skyes’ soulful croon emphasizes the romantic RnB roots. The earnestness and lack of pretension is refreshing, like the sweet hushed whispers from a longtime crush. These soapy wet tracks are the perfect antidote to over-thinking – the epitome of lighthearted fun. Check out his youtube page for oh-so-many great videos.