Some artists spend years trying to find their sound. On Somewhere Along the Way, Lazy Levin sounds like he’s stopped worrying about that entirely. The new EP pulls from dub, reggae, alternative hip-hop, indie rock, and electronic music, but never settles in one place for very long. Instead, the project feels like the product of years spent traveling, collecting influences, and absorbing sounds from different scenes and cultures along the way.
Tracks like “Man in a Van” and “Coconuts” showcase Levin’s knack for infectious songwriting and laid-back grooves, while cuts like “WBAKNB” and “Neurospicy” lean into heavier percussion and hypnotic electronic rhythms. Elsewhere, “Super Skank” injects a dose of punk energy into the mix, further highlighting the project’s refusal to be boxed into a single genre. What’s most impressive about Somewhere Along the Way is how naturally all of these influences coexist. There are traces of Gorillaz, The Clash, and classic sound system culture scattered throughout the EP, but the project never feels like it’s borrowing from any one source. Instead, Levin shapes those inspirations into something distinctly his own.
For listeners familiar with his work in the global psychedelic electronic scene, the EP feels like an expansion rather than a departure. The dancefloor energy is still there, but it’s now joined by stronger songwriting, personal storytelling, and a broader musical palette. The result is a project that feels adventurous without trying too hard to be experimental, packed with memorable hooks, dub-heavy grooves, and the kind of lived-in character that can’t be manufactured. Hear what we mean by streaming the project below and be sure to turn your speakers up for this one.
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LISTEN: Lazy Levin Blends Dub, Reggae, and Rave Culture on New EP ‘Somewhere Along the Way’
