Japanese producer and multi-instrumentalist Keigo Oyamada, better known by his moniker Cornelius, has been taking a different path for almost a decade, working almost exclusively on remix albums, before releasing this sixth solo record 'Mellow Waves'. Oyamada's delicate touches of warm pop sensibilities, lush instrumentation and glowing melodies are deepened by his intelligent ambient and polyrhythmic writing. Taking cues from the ambience of dream-pop trip-hop and electronic indie, 'Mellow Waves' is engaging and accessible, a layered and nuanced record that gradually and unassumingly asserts its virtues with repeat listens. 'Mellow Waves' won't be a disappointment to returning fans and is a perfect introduction for new listeners.