There is something inherently organic about A Garden Between Us, the collaborative EP from Brooklyn producer Milan93, Copenhagen-based pianist and producer 9ICK, and Cologne multi-instrumentalist Mauricesax. Released via LYAM by Oathcreations, the record serves as a testament to the power of digital connectivity, bridging the gap between three distinct musical worlds to create a sound that feels both deeply considered and vibrantly alive.
Across four original tracks, each named after a botanical element, the EP traverses a sonic landscape that shifts from intimate, gentle moments to hypnotic, dancefloor-ready grooves. The project is further elevated by remixes from Pacific Coliseum and Teuteu, which expand upon the trio’s foundational vision.
A Transatlantic Creative Process
The collaboration began entirely online, with 9ICK and Mauricesax exchanging jazz compositions and recordings before bringing Milan93 into the fold to refine the production. What started as a remote exchange quickly evolved into a genuine three-way partnership. Rather than a traditional producer-performer dynamic, the trio found that every member’s fingerprints were present on every track, with each artist contributing to the instrumentation, arrangement, and production.
The EP acts as a meeting point between jazz and electronic music, a balance the artists attribute to a shared admiration for pioneers like Miles Davis. Much like the jazz legend, the trio sought to push the boundaries of their genre, integrating technology and electronic textures without sacrificing the improvisational spirit of their instrumental backgrounds. As they noted, there was never a rigid line where the jazz ended and the electronic production began; instead, they would improvise, chop, and process their recordings to build a cohesive, living sound.
Nature and the Urban Environment
For Milan93, the inspiration for the project was deeply rooted in the changing seasons of Brooklyn. Following a particularly harsh winter, the arrival of spring served as a catalyst for the music. The tracks reflect the defrosting of the city’s energy, inspired by local landmarks like the Rhodora wine bar and the simple act of observing nature in an urban setting. This connection to the environment provided a thematic anchor for the EP, with the title A Garden Between Us serving as a metaphor for the shared musical space they cultivated across thousands of kilometers.
The trio’s ability to balance deep-listening textures with dancefloor energy is a hallmark of the project. By allowing the music to breathe and evolve rather than forcing it into conventional structures, they have created a record that rewards both the attentive listener and the club-goer. As they look back on the process, the artists emphasize that this collaboration was not about compromise, but about finding a shared musical language that felt authentic to all three, proving that even in a digital age, human connection remains the heartbeat of music.