Formed from the ashes of Hookworms, XAM Duo is the Yorkshire-based pairing of Matthew Benn and Christopher Duffin. Clocking in at just under 30 minutes, 'XAM Duo II' is a much more concise affair than their debut. The journey begins and ends with the beat-driven 'Blue Comet' and 'Cold Stones', taking in shorter ambient jams along the way, making use of saxophone, drawn out tape chords, floating Rhodes piano and spaced-out synths, alongside very precise and intentional, sequenced and punchy synth tones. With the digital approach it could feel cold and processed, but it's the opposite - warm and natural.