Down To The Sea And Back Dazed present a mix from Balearic Mike & Kelvin Andrews and speak to the fellas about their new compilation... Kelvin Andrews of Soul Mekanik (besides Candyflip, Sure Is Pure, and Sound 5) has joined forces with the ever Balearic Mike to bring disco lovers and laidlack folks a collection of the most chilled out and summery of jams. Balearic Mike having been part of the LuvDup crew and resident expert behind the counter at the Vinyl Exchange means he's been an unrivalled avid collector and conoisseur. Dazed get a sneak promo mix showcasing what you can expect from the compilation, where you'll find aural wonders from the likes of The San Sebastian Strings and the Willow Band's Willowman. Expect Latin-soul for Croatian boat parties as well as knees-ups in Stoke-on-Trent... Dazed Digital: What is your new compilation all about? Kelvin Andrews: With the Down To The Sea series we hope to capture a certain sand between the toes balearic spirit. A non-obvious, curated compilation of both new and old tracks which represent the state of play within this genre-busting genre. Balearic is once again a buzz word but the scene has been growing for 20 years or more. The Andy Votel artwork is stunning, the sleevenotes in-depth, anecdotal and humorous. We are most definitely indulging ourselves, but ultimately, the music pulls it all together and makes it a thing of desire. DD: Did you find it difficult to narrow down to your final choices?