Manchester-based producer Lily Mumby, the creative force behind Lapalace, has chosen Lavender as her botanical muse for this sixth instalment. Like the aromatic herb that grows from tiny seeds to fragrant purple stalks, her compositions unfold with a similar patience and elegance. Her synthesisers breathe with a natural rhythm, creating textures that emerge and recede like morning dew on lavender buds waiting to bloom.

The standout track ‘new age night’ – a stunning love child of William Basinski's decaying tape loops and Aphex Twin's intricate programming—carries subtle lavender-inspired tones, balancing the plant's calming essence with hypnotic rhythms. Just as lavender requires thoughtful tending before rewarding the gardener with its distinctive aroma, Lapalace's landscapes reveal deeper complexities with each listen.

Mumby's artistic process mirrors her grandmother's gardening approach – organic, intuitive and deeply personal. "Most of these tracks came about very quickly and in a short amount of time, very much just letting my brain and the machines take over," explains Mumby. Her work incorporates field recordings that originate from her grandmother's garden, where she spent her childhood. "I've always admired her garden and the care and love she puts into it. This is sort of why I settled on lavender in the end, I remember she had some and I'd always watch the bees buzzing around as a kid."

"Music To Watch Seeds Grow By Vol. 6" represents the continued cultivation of Lapalace's distinctive sound and demonstrates the maturity of an artist way beyond her years. This music stands as a lighthouse through a thick fog of nostalgia, much like lavender standing tall amidst an English cottage garden.