Malis Pastell Balances Groove and Emotion on ‘Show Me’
- Undrtone Blog
- Sep 13
- 2 min read
‘Show Me’, released on 1 August through MP Music, is the title track of Malis Pastell’s new EP and a clear statement of his sound. It is a track that sits comfortably between the club and the living room, balancing rhythm with emotion in a way that feels both personal and universal.
From the opening beat, the groove is warm and inviting. Soulful vocal samples thread through layers of percussion and melody, creating a flow that feels uplifting without ever tipping into excess. There is a lightness in the way the track moves, yet beneath that, a depth that rewards repeated listens. It is the kind of track that works just as well for late-night dancing as it does for headphones on a long train ride.
As the centrepiece of the EP, ‘Show Me’ carries the essence of Malis Pastell’s approach: detailed layering, organic textures and a finely tuned sense of balance. Every sound feels placed with intention, but the overall effect is effortless. It is modern and polished, yet rooted in something timeless.
That sense of timelessness reflects Pastell’s journey. With over 25 years in music, his beginnings in the late 90s hip hop and rap scene taught him how to dig for sounds, shape grooves and chase emotion. Working with tape decks and an MPC 2000 sampler, he built beats from the ground up, a discipline that still informs his electronic productions today. Even as his music has shifted toward house and downtempo spheres, the organic groove at its core has never left.
Influenced by artists like Bonobo, Pastell’s sound thrives on the intersection of warmth and detail. ‘Show Me’ is a perfect example, a track that radiates positivity while carrying emotional weight.
With this release, Malis Pastell shows that some music is worth waiting for. ‘Show Me’ is a reminder that patience, craft and authenticity can still shape tracks that resonate far beyond the moment.
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