Inspired by the dark and magical view of industrial North Manchester from our office windows, this two and a half hour selection of tracks is intended to complement the mise-en-scene of the urban environment for insomniacs and night owls. Whether it's the pulse-slowing beauty of Stars Of The Lid, the perceptibly trippy effects of Kevin Drumm or the exquisite detail of Chris Watson's field recordings, these pieces are unified by an esoteric sense of reflective tonal exploration, muted colour, and a chilly but intimately evocative aesthetic. We recommend experiencing this music with the lights down low and the subliminal hum of air vents, distant traffic and electrical appliances as your ambient surround sound. Who needs a winter break to warmer climes when you can escape into your imagination with music like this?