Review: The "Falling Down EP" marks 8Kays' impressive debut on Watergate Records, showcasing the talents of Ukrainian sound-producer and live act Iryna Shvydka. The EP opens with "Falling Down," a collaborative effort with Buenos Aires-based producer and live act Juan Hansen, resulting in a captivating blend of electronic progressive sounds. The EP takes a different turn with the remix by Dutch duo Colyn & Beswerda, who infuse "Falling Down" with a tougher edge while retaining its melodic intricacies while Chris Avantgarde contributes his own rework with his bold and memorable production style. And to send you off on a cloud of musical bliss, the EP finishes with "Lyra," a solo track by 8Kays herself. Think: floaty, dreamy vibes with these cool, cascading arpeggios that'll leave you feeling all happy and relaxed. Perfect way to end the ride!
Review: John Digweed presents Futuro: a 25-track compilation celebrating 25 years of his hugely influential Bedrock label (established in 1999). Taking in the likes of Bushwacka with tracks like "Lectrobee" to the "Bleu Cobalt" studio collaboration between Digweed, Nick Muir, and Captain Mustache - other notables here include label legends and associates like Marco Bailey, David Morales and Rodriguez Jr. Replete with uplifting melodies, pulsating rhythms and progressive hose suggestions, there's extra slices of techno from Raxon, next to select cuts by Sasha Carassi, Lost Desert, and Weska all the more. Bedrock's best.
Review: Tale Of Us curates the next volume of their epic compilation series Unity, featuring contributions from a cast of talent located all over the world. Part 3 maintains the same premise as the previous installments, gathering together a massive collection of 39 tracks designed to transport you into another realm. ANNA kicks off proceedings with the mesmerising dance floor drama of "Cosmovision" feat. Ravid, label staple Colyn takes you deep into the aether on the melodic bliss of "Unstable Gravity Alert" and esteemed German producer Recondite takes you on a descent further down the spiral on the brooding "Runner". Elsewhere, representing the new school, the ascendant Kevin de Vries nails that perfect main room techno sound on the epic "Biohazard", as does Innealea with the slinky and hypnotic "Targo", while scene veterans Argy and Dino Lenny represent their vintage with some equally impressive contributions in the form of "Mental Powers" and "Breathe" respectively.
Review: For the fifth edition of its Terra Incognita series, Kiev-based label Eleatics delivers five distinctive tracks. Marcel Young's soulful vocals flow over brittle drums on Helsloot's "Why Not Now", accompanied by plaintive pianos. Meanwhile on "Heptagram" Matteo Bruscagin, who is known for releases on Solomun's Diynamic imprint, deploys the vocals of Duane Hobson for a deep, musical take on house. Nick Scofield's piano-led "Free Love" strikes a slightly more sombre tone, while on "Apus" 8Kays fuses acid tones with dreamy synths to create a poignant but clubby groove. Rounding out this fine split release is the grinding electronic groove and epic builds of Moonbootica's "Night Fall".
Review: Fur Coat have unearthed some extremely exciting talent via their Oddity label, giving emerging artists a platform to exhibit their craft. On the label's fourth compilation, experience the melodic and emotional sounds of these fledgling producers, ones that also give their label its recognisable stamp. The first half is formed of well crafted tracks which ease you into the sound, and the second half of the package leans towards darker and more driving pieces. Highlights include: the Kompakt affiliated Julian Wassermann who is typically ethereal and euphoric on the breathtaking "Buried Lakes", Betical serves up a lush progressive house journey on "Colors of Noise", Jody Barr is equally as hypnotic on the brooding mood affair of "Pomegranate Skies" and harness the trance-inducing energy of "Revere" by Hollt towards the end.
Review: With trance music enjoying a current streak of vogue through club culture today it's important to remember legends of the past alongside what's going on now. In Search Of Sunrise volume 15 does exactly that by pitching artists like Jam & Spoon together with Jerome Isma-Ae in a Blade Runner-reminding remix to "Follow Me" - full of tension and release! Furthermore the compilation highlights the Gouryella project from Ferry Corsten with the epicly synth-drenched "Surga", while other bona fide numbers come from Markus Schultz, and Fonzarelli with '80s Italo disco trance throwback "In My Dream", while Peppemansion & Angelo Di Franco' are another highlight with their minimal burner "Mariposa". A secret weapon hidden deep within.
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