Cosmin Trg At Juno Download

Review: Just when you thought that it was possible to pin Cosmin TRG's ever-evolving sound to an identifiable trajectory, the Romanian producer throws his audience another few curve balls. Unlike the recent "Separat" release, "Crush" is not an exercise in exhilaratingly claustrophobic techno meets dubstep. In fact, Cosmin's approach is alluded to in the title, and it sees him succeeding in being all things to all people. The title track sets the tone for this magpie-like collection, with what sounds like samples of folk music looped to a juddering percussive backing and then combined with muffled, indistinct vocals. That Cosmin manages to make the end product rooted on the dancefloor says a lot about his skills. "Sirop" is another unusual proposition; caught between woozy chords and a stepping rhythm are Chicago kettle drums, appearing at regular intervals. "Negligee" also flirts with contrasting sounds, but has little bearing on the previous tracks. Instead, it pits an abstract rhythm against Warp's 'Intelligent Techno' era bleeps and eerie, ghostly riffs. The final piece in this most unusual jigsaw is "Magnetic Bodies". Like "Separat", the beats are relentlessly dense and raw, but the filtered chord sequence makes nods to Detroit techno and the liquid dreams of hardcore - a sonic effect akin to being hit over the head in slow motion with a feather-covered sledgehammer.

Review: Romanian Cosmin Nicolae continues to defy expectations with his latest release for 50 Weapons, a tasty precursor to his debut album out in August. The title track is one of his darkest, most techno-centric productions so far as jarring riffs sear their way through a relentlessly slamming arrangement. You could be easily listening to the latest release by Ruskin or Shifted. There is no solace to be found on "De Dans" either. Favouring a similarly upfront approach, it sounds fresh thanks to its woozy chords and bursts of rolling snare drums that sound inspired by those used so famously by Plastikman on "Spastik". Even when he's banging the box, Cosmin still plays the musical magpie card with aplomb.

Review: Rush Hour?s Direct Current series follows up superb Falty DL Drop with a brand new, two track release from Cosmin TRG. Whilst keeping his dubstep mind in check, the Romanian takes on a housier sentiment during this release.

Cosmin Nicolae built a name for himself as TRG with dubstep productions for labels like Tempa, Hotflush and Hessle Audio. Indeed, "Put You Down" and Martyn?s remix are widely accepted as Hessle?s finest release. However, of late we have seen a shift in his production style. Moving away from the traditions of dubstep, Cosmin is currently pushing a sound that has more in common with strands of house music. Just like his recent double pack for Tempa, "Now You Know," we find him in a funky and compatible mode during "See Other People."

The whole release is an infectious amalgamation of house and garage. The title track is a garage stepper that posses true characteristic s of vintage house. A deep and swinging yet funky number, the track builds on its foundation of UK and US garage functions to forge its unique sound. Soulful vocals give the track a classic shine as an easy and contented vibe remains throughout. This is futuristic R&B at its very best. On the flip, the Bucharest native starts off in garage mood but morphs into succulent Detroit techno. Following limber 2-step syncopations, "Groove Control" crosses over into deep Detroit techno, evolving into a pulsating, acidic bassline groover.

Cosmin TRG has made an impact in various electronic styles since he arrived in 2002. It is his passion for fresh new sounds and his adventurousness in exploring them that have enabled him to do this. As he currently delves into a funkier house sound as on "See Other People," we can only ask ourselves, what will be next?

Review: After truly impressing with his swerve in sonic direction across some of our favourite labels this year in Hessle, Rush Hour and 50 Weapons, the excellent Cosmin TRG deemed to grace the latter imprint with this much awaited debut album. And for anyone who dipped into the Romanian's recent output, Simulat will delight on many levels. The opening dusty strains of "Amor Y Otros" sets the standard, cleverly layering sounds and thumping rhythms in a fashion that is expansive yet cohesive, even straying down some thrilling pitch shifted dynamics. Previous 50 Weapons single "Fizic" features and its hazy melodic treatment of chords and synths is an obvious highlight, but there's plenty more on offer. "Ritmat" seemingly succeeds in marrying the rough drum skeleton of dubstep with ascendant house rhythms whilst "Want You To Be" immerses your senses in a deep fog of crackling ethereality, embellished with haunting vocals and militant kicks. Brief moments of calm are interspersed with more familiar Cosmin TRG tackle on a twelve track album that might not contain the immediate gratification of A Universal Crush, instead its real charms reveal after repeat listens.

Review: Build boss Baobinga teams up with Ginz (from the "Purple City") and Cosmin TRG on this debut from his new label. Title tune "The Good Stank" is just as brilliant as you'd expect from this team of post-dubsteppers, with big live drums played at a half-speed and a cavalcade of bubbly synths spewing nicely over the mix, all anchored by a soulful synth melody. "I Get Ruff" on the other hand is uptempo and just as kaleidoscopic - with Baltimore-style drums and deep bass firming up the rhythm. Clearly this won't be the last diamond to come out on Build.

Review: Here's us waxing lyrical about the third Interia sampler being the best of the lot, and then the fourth one lands on our laps and now we're all confused. Skudge, Conforce, Cosmin TRG and Sascha Rydell all contribute tracks here, with Swedish duo Skudge opening with the sparse rattle of "Pollution", which is ably supported by the twitching minimalism of "When It Appeared" by Conforce. Up next, Cosmin TRG adds to his growing techno oeuvre with "Plaisir Interdit", which, much like his recent material on 50 Weapons, combines restless, swinging hats with bowel-shaking low frequencies. Finally, Sascha Rydell (the only artist on this 12" who hasn't released an album this year) drops "Rainy Days", and rather then being overawed by the esteemed company, he revels in it, turning in a majestic slice of atmospheric, contemplative techno.