Bar Shaked & Mai Yanai – Move Me EP Just Dropped On Magnetic Magazine Recordings

Bar Shaked and Mai Yanai’s Move Me EP gets straight to the point. Two tracks, no fluff—just clean, well-balanced melodic house that sticks.

It’s not trying to be bigger than it needs to be, which is exactly what makes it work. Bar Shaked has talked about refining his approach, keeping things simple, and focusing on the essentials. You can hear that intention in how both tracks develop. There’s no excess, no unnecessary detours—just music that moves the way it should.

“Move Me” – Direct and Effective

The title track, Move Me, is built for the kind of dance floor moment where everything else disappears. The vocals—”Feels like it’s just you and I, dancing, I can stay like this forever”—set the tone immediately. The production follows through with a deep, rolling bassline and a groove that stays locked in. There’s movement in the mix, but it’s subtle. No dramatic shifts, no overcomplicated builds—just a steady progression that keeps pulling you in.

What makes this track stand out is its restraint. Bar Shaked doesn’t overload the arrangement. The vocal leads the way, and everything else supports it without distraction. The melodies add warmth, the percussion keeps things moving, and the energy stays controlled. This is a track that works whether you’re deep into a set or just letting it loop at home.

“Take It All Out” – A Different Kind of Release

Where Move Me is about connection, Take It All Out feels more personal. The lyrics—”Keeping all inside, it’s running in mind, I gonna let it go”—give it a more introspective edge. Sonically, the approach mirrors that. The percussion is tighter, the melodies more restrained, and the shifts in energy feel more deliberate. The drop doesn’t hit you over the head; it pulls back just enough before pushing forward again, keeping that back-and-forth tension in check.

This track leans on contrast. The verses pull you in with a more stripped-back feel, and when the beat comes back in, it’s a release that actually feels earned. There’s space for the melodies to breathe, space for the vocal to land, and nothing feels forced. Shaked knows exactly when to let the music do the work and when to hold back.

A Clearer Sound, A Sharper Vision

The Move Me EP is a reminder that simplicity isn’t the same as being basic. These tracks are direct, but they’re not empty. Every element has a purpose, and there’s no wasted space. Shaked’s ability to balance groove and melody without overcomplicating things is what makes this release stand out.

For anyone following his journey, this EP feels like a turning point. His influences are still there—Ben Böhmer’s emotional depth, the tribal rhythms that naturally make their way into his productions—but the execution is cleaner, more refined. There’s a confidence in these tracks that comes from knowing exactly what needs to be said and leaving everything else out.

If you’re looking for melodic house that keeps things moving without trying too hard, Move Me delivers.