Flores Records just gave us something truly special to celebrate their anniversary, Island Hill and Of Norway’s hauntingly beautiful ‘In My Mind’ and the ethereal remixes that followed, including a cinematic take from Budakid.
The original track is already a heart-melter, but Budakid’s ‘In My Mind’ remix brings another layer of intimacy and lush emotion, transforming it into a reflective dancefloor escape.
The original ‘In My Mind’ is a graceful fusion of indie and deep house that lands like dusk on the dance floor. Island Hill’s vocals ache with a quiet longing, telling a story that feels both personal and universal. Of Norway, known for their textured deep house grooves, shape the sound with warm, pulsing beats and immersive sonic depth. The result is one of those rare tracks that feels tailor-made for both solitary headphone moments and festival sunsets.
But the magic doesn’t stop there. Remix duty falls into the hands of two masters: Ivory and Budakid. Ivory’s version is steeped in late-night melodic techno energy, deep, restrained, and full of shadowy allure. The original vocals remain but feel reimagined, as if echoing through a midnight forest of bass and softly glowing synths. His remix walks that fine line between subtle seduction and full-on dance floor hypnosis. It’s a journey through tension and release, perfect for those moments when the crowd is lost in the music, eyes closed, hearts wide open.
Budakid, however, takes ‘In My Mind’ somewhere else entirely. His remix is less about club energy and more about emotional space. You’re not just listening, you’re floating. With carefully layered analog textures, gentle piano flourishes, and a smooth, almost cinematic approach, Budakid turns the track into a whispered conversation between melody and memory. His version isn’t here to make you move, it’s here to make you feel. Think gentle sunrise sets or solo walks under a starry sky.
This remix from Budakid perfectly captures his signature style: melodic storytelling that doesn’t rush. Instead, it breathes. Every note feels intentional. There’s a certain grace to it that’s hard to pin down but impossible to ignore. In an era of big drops and endless builds, Budakid offers stillness. And in that stillness, there’s power.
With the Flores label celebrating a milestone, ‘In My Mind’ and its remixes feel like the perfect tribute, sophisticated, boundary-pushing, and emotionally resonant. It’s not just a track drop; it’s a statement. And with Budakid and Ivory on remix duties, this release becomes a multi-layered soundscape worth revisiting over and over.
Whether you’re drawn in by Island Hill’s storytelling, Of Norway’s deep-rooted grooves, Ivory’s flickering intensity, or Budakid’s emotive clarity, ‘In My Mind’ is a track that refuses to let go. And it shouldn’t. It’s music that lingers long after the last beat.
