Marcoussimo isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel — he’s revving the fucker up, coating it in neon oil, and driving it straight onto a Balearic beach at 3am with a tequila in one hand and a USB stick full of bangers in the other. Summer Can Never Be Over is exactly what it says on the tin: four iterations of the same sun-drenched, dance-fuelled fantasy, bottled into a release that drips with nostalgia, bliss, and just enough rave residue to keep it from sounding like a promo for a chill-out bar in Magaluf.
The original cut of Summer Can Never Be Over opens like a postcard from a memory that may or may not have happened. There’s a subtle synth hum, a distant rhythmic warmth, and that Balearic thump that feels like it’s coming from the villa down the road while you’re still half-asleep in a sunburnt daze. It’s not subtle in terms of style — we’re in full Ibiza-mode — but it does come with a grace to it. There’s space, restraint, even a bit of emotional nuance under the 4/4 pulse.
Then the Crazy Horse Club Mix steamrolls in like a bottle of cheap cava cracked open on a dancefloor that doesn’t care what time it is. It’s dirtier, bassier, and altogether a bit more twisted. The low-end is mean, the groove insistent, and the whole thing leans more towards 3am warehouse sweat than sunset cocktails. And it works.
The Chasing the Sunset Mix dials it back with slow-build tension and gorgeous atmosphere. It’s cinematic, airy, and frankly stunning at times. The synths feel like they’re crying at the edges, all warm reverb and emotional sprawl. If the original was your morning mojito, this is your golden-hour.
Last up is the Boy Introspective Mix, and it’s the curveball — glitchy textures, heavier kicks, and a darker, slightly melancholic take on the same motif. It’s not the most obvious version and arguably the least immediately enjoyable of the four, but it rewards a bit of patience. It’s more headphones than club, and it ends the EP well.
What could be improved? Well, it’s a concept release, sure, but four takes on the same song won’t be for everyone. Some might crave more progression across the EP or a completely fresh track to break things up. And while the mixes are carefully crafted, there’s a slight sense of safety here — Marcoussimo’s clearly talented, and a bit more risk-taking wouldn’t go amiss in future drops.
Still, Summer Can Never Be Over does exactly what it promises: it bottles up the Ibiza fantasy, shakes it hard, and pours it out in four strong measures.And for anyone stuck in the drizzle back in Manchester? This is pure escapism with a beat.
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