MALUM Explores Ambient Jungle and Rough-Cut Breaks on The Mission EP

MALUM takes us back to the glory days of liquid jungle with their latest release, The Mission EP. If the Sunset EP served as an accessible entry point into the project’s ambitious remix trilogy, The Mission EP distinguishes itself through a sense of genuine unpredictability and rhythmic depth.

Where previous collaborators like Prins Thomas brought a cosmic patience to the project, the Bergen-born, Berlin-based producer Telephones injects a restless energy that defines this new chapter. His approach—seamlessly blending house, balearic, and leftfield club music—finds a perfect home here. The main remix moves with a raw, infectious groove that feels lived-in rather than engineered, while his Underground Jungle Club Remix pushes the tempo, channeling the spirit of legends like Goldie and Fabio and Grooverider. This is all filtered through a distinct Nordic sensibility, giving the release a unique, atmospheric weight.

The EP also features a compelling contribution from AMØBE, a producer and member of the MALUM collective. This curatorial choice adds a layer of self-reflection to the project, allowing the band’s internal creative orbit to sit alongside external interpretations. By including the original version of every body, the release remains grounded, providing a clear lineage back to the source material before the remixers applied their own sonic signatures.

Ultimately, The Mission EP stands as the most club-focused and adventurous installment of the trilogy. It is essential listening for those who still find inspiration in the sweat-soaked basements of 90s jungle raves.