Thanks to a prodigious musical education—classical lessons mixed with an eclectic taste in electronic music—Sweden’s Kornél Kovács is an essential house producer. He co-founded dance label Studio Barnhus but it was his release of “Szikra” that helped him achieve prominence as an artist. Its beachside euphoria and sunrise vibes presaged cuts like “Pantalón”, a whimsical house track indebted to ’80s sounds. However, he shifts from his uplifting sound with heavier tracks like “BB” and “Pop”, while “Marathon” and “Purple Skies” channel UK bass with a pop slant.