PREMIERE: Dias Ridge Delivers a Thoughtful, Groove-Forward Rework on “Wanaka Springs (Dias Ridge Remix)” via Magnetic Magazine Recordings
Dias Ridge makes his label debut on Magnetic Magazine Recordings with a remix that feels both locked-in and highly intentional. His rework of Night Breeze’s “Wanaka Springs” takes the original track’s steady pulse and gently shifts it toward a warmer, more grounded space, driven by the same sense of clarity that’s been shaping his recent output on Where The Heart Is Records and beyond.
Premiering a few days ahead of its official release, the remix offers a first look into what Dias Ridge sounds like under the hood of someone else’s record. There’s still the signature piano work, the sense of patience in the arrangement, and a focus on creating motion without overcomplicating things—but this time, it’s all filtered through someone else’s framework.
That contrast is what makes this remix hit the way it does.
Night Breeze’s original track leans into a slightly more energetic space, with crisp percussion and floaty textures that sit right on the line between melodic and minimal. Dias Ridge leans out of the tension and opts for restraint, stripping things back and letting each part breathe. You’ll hear the reverb tails stretch longer, the bassline get more tactile, and those subtle synth delays that keep you dialed in without overwhelming the mix.
If you’ve followed Dias Ridge at all over the past year, this release fits cleanly into his ongoing shift toward what he’s described as “music that reflects where I’m at now, not just where I started.” From his classical piano background to his time in Atlanta’s rave scene, Ridge has always approached production as a form of processing. And that shows here. This remix isn’t trying to hit a trend—it’s trying to feel honest.
With this premiere, we’re excited to welcome Dias Ridge to the label and set the tone for what’s to come. His mix of personal backstory and technical precision is exactly the kind of energy we want Magnetic Magazine Recordings to stand for. Stream the remix below, and keep an eye out for the full release later this week.
