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Eminence
Eminence - (5:45) 125 BPM
Dancefloor Keeper - (5:29) 123 BPM
Warrant For Arrest - (6:20) 83 BPM
Kunye (feat. Kususa) - (7:36) 120 BPM
MSC - (7:02) 122 BPM
Mirrors - (8:08) 123 BPM Hot
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CADENZA 120
12 Jul 19
Deep House
Sequentia Vol 2
Sphere - (15:35) 111 BPM Hot
Idilicia - (9:06) 111 BPM
Aether - (8:22) 116 BPM
My Fantasy (feat Bastian Baker) - (10:26) 128 BPM
Review: Cadenza head honcho Luciano has arranged a special series of EPs to coincide with the 15 year anniversary of his revered imprint, launching the first one a little while back dedicated to the summer season. Sequentia Vol 2 takes us into the Fall season with dimmer tones and snug vibrations, displaying all of Luciano's unique productions skills and his unrivalled touch on the mixing desk. From the enchanting classical vibes of "Sphere" or "My Fantasy" which are perfect for chilled afterhours moments, to sublime electronica on the deeper tip perfectly exemplified on epics like on "Aether" -it is evident that the Swiss legend still has the magic touch.
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CADENZA 119
14 Dec 18
Minimal/Tech House
Luciano/Sequentia Vol 1
The Amazing Lilou - (12:38) 120 BPM Hot
Hiding Hearts - (9:20) 122 BPM
Nabusima - (7:15) 110 BPM
Magik Mechanics - (6:28) 120 BPM
La Tirana Del Oriente - (11:08) 120 BPM
Review: Cadenza's head honcho Luciano has arranged a special series of EPs to coincide with the 15 year anniversary of his imprint, launching the first one here to begin the festivities. This is the chapter dedicated to the summer season and contains five enchanting tracks with exquisite sounds. There are moments of lush and hypnotic freefall like on "The Amazing Lilou" or dive deep into the exotic on "Hiding Hearts" or "La Tirana Del Oriente" with their wonderfully employed classical instrumentation. Elsewhere, lose yourself in the sonic sorcery of "Magik Mechanics" which is classic Luciano - superb melodic minimalism. Each episode of the series is coming out in a different season of the year.
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CADENZA 118
27 Jul 18
Minimal/Tech House
Ruth
Bou Gei - (7:14) 125 BPM
Ruth - (7:44) 125 BPM Hot
Sensu Dub - (6:43) 125 BPM
U-Fonk #04.01 - (7:15) 124 BPM
Review: Following Eps on well-established imprints like Raum Musik and Visionquest, Jorge Savoretti debuts on Luciano's label. In many ways, Ruth captures the spirit and vibe of early Cadenza releases. "Bou Gei" revolves around a jerky, off beat groove and tripped out melodies, while on the title track, a similar, angular arrangement prevails, supporting surging chords and whooping vocal snatches. "Sensu Dub" sees the Argentinean producer follow a similar path, albeit with more hazy, frazzled sound effects, which makes the drums' impact seem softer and less punchy. Rounding off this exemplary release is "U-Fonk", where Savoretti effortlessly straddles the grey area between vintage minimal house and late 90s, wigged out UK tech-house.
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CADENZA 117
13 Apr 18
Minimal/Tech House
Tales Of Roots
Tales Of Roots - (15:21) 125 BPM Hot
Makha Poetry - (9:39) 125 BPM
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CADENZA 114
13 Oct 17
Minimal/Tech House
Soul Rain
Soul Rain - (10:51) 125 BPM Hot
Soul Rain (Paco Osuna remix) - (8:05) 125 BPM
Review: Colombian producer and DJ Pablo Cahn-Speyer arrived on the scene around 2010; seemingly out of nowhere yet made a big impression on the scene with his brand of latin infused tech house on Luciano's revered Cadenza imprint. Just like his initial presence, he then quickly disappeared into obscurity; possibly returning to his hometown Bogota after a brief spell in techno capital Berlin. But the great news is that he's back on Cadenza once again, after a four year hiatus: his last release was on New York City's Serkal in 2013. His new track "Soul Rain" is an epic and euphoric tech house anthem that's sure to case some serious heat on the dancefloor. This one builds in suspense gradually before the big drop comes. It's packed full of shimmering synths and soulful tones. The remix up next by Paco Osuna proves just why he is Barcelona's finest: a typically rolling and percussive DJ tool with The White Isle in mind.
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CADENZA 113
08 Sep 17
Minimal/Tech House
Esperanza
Esperanza (Luciano Flow Latino mix) - (16:45) 125 BPM Hot
Esperanza (David Morales Red Zone mix) - (11:03) 125 BPM
Played by: DJ Mau Mau
Review: Well isn't this quite the collaboration: Cadenza boss Luciano teams up with NYC house legend David Morales on "Esperanza". Morales and Luciano composed the track together, but then each one refined their own personal mix. The "Luciano Flow Latino Mix" is a groovy and hypnotic cut that's perfect for open air extended sets this Summer from The White Isle to Berlin: you can expect to be bearing this one a lot, hypnotic stuff! It's then over to the Def Mix main man, following up those tremendous editions of The Red Zone series on Radio Slave's Rekids imprint last year. Morales carries on with his tremendous new style on this dark and tunnelling techno cut, full of heady and cavernous textures, thunderous/reverbed drenched drums and generous white noise build ups for added drama!
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CADENZA 112
07 Jul 17
Minimal/Tech House
The Great Amael
The Great Amael (Audion's Backward Melody remix) - (12:26) 126 BPM
The Great Amael (Phil Moffa & Seth Troxler Lsos Love/God mix) - (9:29) 126 BPM Hot
Played by: DJ Mau Mau
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CADENZA 111
14 Oct 16
Minimal/Tech House
Solitaire
Solitaire - (7:03) 123 BPM Hot
Mystic - (6:00) 123 BPM
Mystery - (7:34) 123 BPM
Played by: Resident Advisor, Larse
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CADENZA 110
09 Sep 16
Minimal/Tech House
Alma Sounds
Luciano - "Orion" (Luci's Travel) - (14:35) 127 BPM
Felipe Venegas - "Alma Gama" - (7:03) 125 BPM Hot
Diego Errazuriz - "Alma Piano" - (8:48) 158 BPM
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CADALMA 001
11 Jul 16
Minimal/Tech House
Comet Plan (Remixes)
Venus (Sebastian Mullaert remix - Phaze One) - (9:24) 125 BPM
Venus (Sebastian Mullaert remix - Phaze Two) - (6:35) 125 BPM
U Special (feat Jaw - Brett Johnson remix) - (7:57) 125 BPM Hot
U Special (feat Jaw - Brett Johnson instrumental) - (7:57) 125 BPM
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CADENZA 109
30 May 16
Minimal/Tech House
Theofidelity
Dopeman - (7:47) 124 BPM Hot
Anando - (5:44) 123 BPM
TH01 - (7:20) 122 BPM
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CADENZA 108
25 Apr 16
Minimal/Tech House
Anima Animus
Anima Animus - (10:11) 126 BPM Hot
North Pole - (7:26) 126 BPM
Played by: Resident Advisor
Review: Spanish hypnotic techno legend Eduardo de la Calle on Cadenza? You bet! Don't forget he's released for Luciano's revered imprint before: back on 2013's Precursors EP, remember? De La Calle can do now wrong as well know. The Analog Solutions head honcho serves us with "Pink Water" a stripped and atmospheric cut with sonar like synth textures, tripped out tape delays and drifting monosynth melodies: business as usual really! On "Madhusudhana" he gets more fierce with this adrenalised groove with a dark entrancing bassline and Jeff Mills style majestic strings.
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CADENZA 107
14 Mar 16
Minimal/Tech House
Numbers
Rare 007 (feat Disco Channel) - (9:30) 122 BPM Hot
Rare 011 (feat Disco Channel) - (11:01) 123 BPM
Played by: Delpezzo
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CADENZA 106
12 Feb 16
Minimal/Tech House
7 Directions
7 Directions - (13:53) 123 BPM
7 Directions (Dennis Ferrer remix) - (6:04) 123 BPM Hot
7 Directions (Matthew Herbert's One Direction dub) - (7:45) 125 BPM
7 Directions (Dennis Ferrer Drum mix) - (4:52) 123 BPM
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CADENZA 105
21 Dec 15
Minimal/Tech House
Split
GAS - "Rack Attack" - (6:24) 125 BPM
GAS - "Agogo" - (7:08) 126 BPM
Lino Pugliese - "Banging On Your Door" - (6:26) 124 BPM Hot
Lino Pugliese - "Aniwama" - (6:12) 125 BPM
GAS - "Volca Tonic" - (6:55) 125 BPM
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CADENZA 104
24 Aug 15
Minimal/Tech House
Cachai
Cachai - (9:59) 125 BPM
Played by: Delpezzo
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CADENZA 84STEMS
17 Aug 15
Minimal/Tech House
Introspection
Instinct - (8:11) 125 BPM Hot
Impulse - (14:20) 125 BPM
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CADENZA 103
15 Jun 15
Minimal/Tech House
Comet Plan
Get Down - (4:59) 76 BPM
Venus - (8:54) 124 BPM
Mirko Loko & JAW - "U Special" - (6:58) 125 BPM Hot
Lea - (5:53) 126 BPM
Flash - (1:26) 136 BPM
Kolor - (6:23) 126 BPM
Radio Vini - (0:50) 160 BPM
Angelus - (8:30) 124 BPM
Gloria - (13:53) 84 BPM
Timeline (feat Francesco Tristano) - (7:31) 126 BPM
Danger (feat Jaw) - (8:28) 126 BPM
Coelum Piuzis - (3:58) 142 BPM
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CADCD 16
04 May 15
Minimal/Tech House
Kolor
Kolor - (10:02) 126 BPM
Kolor, Pt. 1 (C2 remix) - (10:08) 126 BPM Hot
Kolor, Pt. 2 (C2 remix) - (10:05) 126 BPM
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CADENZA 101
20 Apr 15
Minimal/Tech House
Grace Of An Art
Grace Of An Art - (13:50) 125 BPM
Rickson Trephala - (10:05) 128 BPM Hot
Review: To mark the release of the 100th record on his label, Luciano has reverted to a stage name he has not used for five years. The Lucien-N-Luciano project was also the name that the Swiss-Chilean released his finest work under - the 2004 album, Blind Behaviour - and Art is every bit as complex. "Rickson Trephala" sees him retrace his steps back to mid-00s minimalism, albeit with tougher rhythms and filtered percussive bursts, but this release is all about the title track. Clocking in at over 13 minutes, it sees Luciano layer a wealth of elements, including a disorientated vocal, summery trumpet and techy stabs over a throbbing, bass-heavy groove.
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CADENZA 100
30 Mar 15
Minimal/Tech House
The Methodical Machines
Gajapati - (7:19) 125 BPM
The Demigod's Control - (9:08) 126 BPM Hot
The Namuci's Mystery - (7:03) 126 BPM
White Noise For James - (6:55) 126 BPM
Concierto De Aranjuez - (9:20) 84 BPM
Played by: Alkalino
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CADENZA 99
29 Dec 14
Minimal/Tech House
Goiannia
Goiannia - (7:13) 123 BPM
Blossom - (6:32) 123 BPM Hot
Unit 9 - (7:53) 126 BPM
Played by: Patlac
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CADENZA 97
10 Nov 14
Minimal/Tech House
Some Kind Of Sign
Still Waiting - (4:49) 122 BPM
Dr. Moon - (6:01) 123 BPM
Cristal Clear - (7:18) 123 BPM
Dirty Minds - (6:05) 122 BPM
Astral - (6:31) 126 BPM
Copina II - (5:25) 122 BPM
Underwater Lies - (4:26) 121 BPM
Forever Loop - (6:18) 123 BPM
The Friend I've Lost - (2:03) 100 BPM
Hide No More - (6:18) 126 BPM
Beluga Dance - (9:08) 124 BPM Hot
Played by: Carl Cox
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CADENZA 98
10 Nov 14
Minimal/Tech House
Modular
Modular - (7:19) 123 BPM Hot
Girls On Acid - (8:30) 123 BPM
Boogie Curls - (7:51) 124 BPM
Played by: Resident Advisor
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CADENZA 96
22 Sep 14
Minimal/Tech House
PsiAmsterdam
PsiAmsterdam - (11:37) 123 BPM
8 Agosto - (10:25) 123 BPM Hot
Viole(n)t Thoughts (breakbeat mix) - (13:32) 125 BPM
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CADENZA 95
11 Aug 14
Minimal/Tech House
Insight
Voltage Poem - (8:42) 124 BPM Hot
There Is No Answer - (7:16) 126 BPM
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CADENZA 94
16 Jun 14
Minimal/Tech House
Into The Aether Vol 1
Arizona Green Song (feat Marlowe) - (10:03) 126 BPM Hot
Bell's & Tonic (feat Dani Casarano) - (12:39) 123 BPM
Played by: Alexis Raphael
Review: After years of putting out Ibiza-friendly house, it sounds like Luciano is retreating back to his abstract techno roots. This can only be a good thing, as his landmark releases, both on Cadenza and Peacefrog, focused on the road less travelled. Indeed, "Arizona Green Song", which features Marlowe on vocals, is reminiscent of his early material, with gentle bell ringing and off-beat drums signposting an undulating groove that meanders and wanders for over ten minutes. In a similar vein is "Bell's & Tonic" featuring Dani Casarano. Like his Lucien-N-Luciano album, it is built on complex, dissected rhythms, evocative melodies and touches of jazzed out weirdness. Welcome back to the weird zone, Luciano.
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CADENZA 93
28 Apr 14
Minimal/Tech House
The Motorglider
Somewhere In Your Arms - (8:17) 128 BPM
Altar De Sacrificio - (6:02) 126 BPM Hot
Broken Bonus - (2:24) 125 BPM
Review: Spanish producer De La Calle sometimes comes in for criticism because of his liberal sampling of other producers, but there is no such activity going on here. "Broken Bonus" is the only toolish track on offer, its dense drums and broken beats making for a DJ-friendly composition, Elsewhere, de la Calle delivers a more musical take on techno, and "Altar De Sacrificio" is a pulsing groove led by acid lines and smart filters. However on this release, the most impressive music is home-listening oriented. "Somewhere In Your Arms" is a mellow arrangement, its warm chords and rich pads making for de la Calle's most introspective - and rewarding - work to date.
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CADENZA 92
24 Mar 14
Minimal/Tech House
Cadenza Music 10 Year Anniversary
Various
Luciano Quenum - "Orange Mistake" (original mix) - (11:40) 127 BPM Hot
Lucien N Luciano - "Stone Age" (original mix) - (11:17) 125 BPM
Luciano - "Bombero's" (original mix) - (12:43) 123 BPM
Digitaline - "Rubicube" (original mix) - (8:39) 128 BPM
Ricardo Villalobos - "Ichso" (original mix) - (11:56) 130 BPM
Loco Dice - "Raindrops On My Window" (original mix) - (10:28) 126 BPM
Reboot - "Be Tougher" (original mix) - (10:29) 127 BPM
Alex Picone - "Floppy" (original mix) - (7:02) 126 BPM
Mirko Loko - "Love Harmonic" (original mix) - (8:34) 125 BPM
Frivolous - "C: My Consciousness" (original mix) - (6:39) 126 BPM
Michel Cleis - "Litoral" (original mix) - (9:50) 126 BPM
Ernesto Ferreyra - "I Won't Forget" (original mix) - (6:09) 127 BPM
Digitaline - "Africa" (original mix) - (11:28) 126 BPM
Cesar Merveille/Guti - "Maayancholy" (original mix) - (8:57) 126 BPM
Lee Van Dowski - "Bimbam" (Alternative version) - (7:55) 126 BPM
Argy - "Ethiopia's Rising" (original mix) - (6:55) 120 BPM
Mendo - "Old School" (original mix) - (7:48) 126 BPM
Felipe Venegas - "Orisha Chango" (original mix) - (9:14) 125 BPM
Uner - "Pallene" (original mix) - (10:31) 122 BPM
Dani Casarano/Felipe Valenzuela/Demian Muller - "Dreamer" (original mix) - (8:07) 124 BPM
Reboot - "Beautiful Parasite" (original mix) - (14:51) 125 BPM
Valentino Kanzyani - "Mirvan" (original mix) - (13:32) 123 BPM
Luciano - "Rise Of Angel" (original mix) - (16:02) 126 BPM
Eduardo De La Calle - "Madhusudhana" (original mix) - (9:15) 126 BPM
Played by: Apollonia, Seth Troxler
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CADCD 14D
16 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
Ichso
Ichso - (11:56) 130 BPM
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CADCD 14D
16 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
DEA/Kraftone
DEA - (10:08) 128 BPM
Kraftone - (9:05) 128 BPM Hot
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CADENZA 91
09 Dec 13
Minimal/Tech House
Moonshine Heater
Moonshine Heater - (8:29) 125 BPM Hot
My Minds Mine - (9:29) 124 BPM
Power Plant - (8:44) 125 BPM
Review: Luciano's label delves into deep, sensuous house with Moonshine Heater. The title track mixes tool house functionality - via a rolling rhythm - with the atmospheric melodies of deep techno thanks to Marlowe's shimmering synths and whooshing, swirling textures. "My Minds Mine" is more jacking and references Chicago house with its gurgling acid lines, but Marlowe's individual stamp can be heard on the way that the central rhythm sounds rubbery and soft focus. Finally, "Power Plant" at first listen sounds more in line with Cadenza's stripped back sound, but with repeated plays it too reveals previously concealed, mysterious layers.
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CADENZA 90
11 Nov 13
Minimal/Tech House
Daybreak: Mirko Loko Remixes
Daybreak (Mirko Loko main version) - (7:32) 126 BPM
Daybreak (Mirko Loko Taiyo version) - (8:45) 126 BPM
Daybreak (Mirko Loko Kanjo no version) - (7:00)
Daybreak (original mix) - (7:59) 129 BPM Hot
Review: Luciano's label opts for a deeper approach on Daybreak. In its original format, the track is full of spaced out chords and outer space bleeps and blips that recall vintage Stacey Pullen. Mirko Loko delivers three remixes, with each providing a different vision for Yamashita's Detroit techno sound. The Kanjo No take sees Loko focus on the dance floor with a surging bass and grubby drums prevailing. The 'Main' remix is also dance floor-focused, but in this instance Loko uses dubby drums in concert with the dreamy atmospherics. Finally, the Taiyo take is more off beat, with reverberating claps and the pitter patter of understated break beats prevailing.
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CADENZA 89
14 Oct 13
Minimal/Tech House
The Rift Valley
The Rift Valley - (3:20) 123 BPM
The Rift Valley (Luciano remix) - (6:32) 84 BPM
The Rift Valley (Lee Van Dowski Binary Re-Up ix) - (7:29) 63 BPM Hot
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CADENZA 88
09 Sep 13
Balearic/Downtempo
Precursors
Pink Water - (8:41) 124 BPM Hot
Madhusudhana - (9:15) 126 BPM
The Sneak - (9:06) 125 BPM
Review: De La Calle may not seem like the most obvious choice for an appearance on Luciano's label, but the path he follows on "Precursors" is in keeping with Cadneza's trippiest moments. Indeed, "Pink Water", with its lopsided groove, weeping synths and shaking percussion is totally out there and at odds with De La Calle's straighter dance floor work. It's not a one-off either, and while the rhythm on "The Sneak" is more rolling and straightforward, it provides a basis for a tripped out coda that changes tone throughout. By contrast, "Madhusudhana" is a throbbing dubby groove powered by hissing hi-hats and a volley of claps.
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CADENZA 87
01 Jul 13
Minimal/Tech House
Nagual EP
Bonheur (part 1) - (12:17) 125 BPM
La Playa (part 2) - (11:11) 125 BPM Hot
Detector - (8:38) 124 BPM
Review: Luciano's label delivers more of the same drum-heavy, undulating grooves that it is known for. "Bonheur Part 1" is all dense drums and hissing percussion, but the key difference here are the liquid trancey melodies that shimmy in and out of the arrangement. On "La Playa (Part 2)", there are heavier drums, this time accompanied by snappy rhythms and embellished by bubbling melodies and jazzy piano flourishes. But it's on "Detector" that Uner sets himself apart from the tool house pack. The beats are still stripped back, but the textured melodies and emotive series of break downs will remind listeners of deep, Detroit techno-soul.
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CADENZA 86
27 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
Love & Gratitude EP 3
Viole(n)t Thoughts - (14:27) 125 BPM
Automatique - (10:03) 125 BPM
Chord Release - (11:16) 123 BPM Hot
Nesimtitule - (9:50) 123 BPM
Florence Berry - (10:02) 123 BPM
La Radio (feat Naza) - (10:28) 125 BPM
Feel Cute - (11:38) 124 BPM
Played by: Anja Schneider
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CADENZA 85
06 May 13
Minimal/Tech House
Cachai
Cachai - (9:57) 125 BPM Hot
Dance Unity - (14:54) 125 BPM
Played by: Yousef
Review: In recent years Swiss-Chilean DJ Luciano's stock has risen to the point where he has enjoyed an Ibiza residency and has broken into the dance music mainstream. However, this release signals a move back towards the abstract minimal approach that Luciano made his mark with on Blind Behaviour. "Cachai" is still geared towards the dance floor, but its lithe, stripped back beats flit about the arrangement like sparks coming off a camp fire. At the same time, soulful vocal samples and Moog melodies enhance the track's ethereal feeling. On the flip, "Dance Unity" is a rhythm-heavy affair, but its dubbed out drums and niggling acid means it has the same otherwordly feeling as "Cachai".
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CADENZA 84
11 Mar 13
Minimal/Tech House
Hunter
Your Lips, Underwater - (7:42) 123 BPM Hot
Hunter (feat Astrid) - (7:19) 124 BPM
Hunter (feat Astrid - Julien Bracht Darkmix) - (6:43) 123 BPM
Review: Patino's latest offering for Cadenza dispenses with the notion that Luciano's label is merely a Latin-fuelled tool house outlet. "Your Lips, Underwater" sees Patino lay down a throbbing bassline and nagging acid licks as a backdrop for a sultry female vocal. It's an impressive track, but it doesn't compare to "Hunter". Featuring Astrid on vocals, the backing track is stripped back and understated, making way for a fragile but seductive vocal that cries out "captured by the waking city, I'm always haunted, always haunted". It's a prelude for Patino to drop the most dramatic string and piano combination since Carl Craig's take on Beanfield's "Tides".
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CADENZA 83
11 Feb 13
Minimal/Tech House
Rise Of Angel
Rise Of Angel - (16:02) 126 BPM
Rise Of Angel (Mirko Loko remix) - (12:55) 125 BPM
Rise Of Angel (Andrea Oliva remix) - (8:13) 125 BPM Hot
Rise Of Angel (Uner remix) - (11:26) 127 BPM
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CADENZA 82
20 Nov 12
Minimal/Tech House
Ritmical Baco
Oru Mila - (7:52) 122 BPM Hot
Ritmical Baco - (8:49) 123 BPM
Sueno Lucido - (12:48) 125 BPM
Review: It would be lazy to suggest that the latest release on Cadenza follows a well-worn template. Indeed, while the latest missive on Luciano's label is tribal in nature, that only tells half the story. Venegas sets himself apart from the pack with the predatory bassline and tripped out vocal chanting on "Oru Mila", while the title track is all wired squelches and squiggles, amid the drummy workout. But the release's unique selling point is "Sueno Lucido", a chiming house groove, blessed with lithe metallic percussion and a weirded out jazz piano coda as it reaches its climax.
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CADENZA 81
15 Oct 12
Minimal/Tech House
Love & Gratitude EP2
Mirvan - (13:32) 123 BPM Hot
Chanta Lopez - (12:19) 125 BPM
Una Noche En Paraiso - (9:25) 123 BPM
El Circulo De La Vida (Dub) - (10:26) 123 BPM
Review: One of the most high-profile purveyors of the European party techno sound of the early 00s returns with a radically different approach. "Mirvan" sets out Valentino Kanzyani's sound on this release, a stripped back minimal groove soaked in acid and leading eventually to a dreamy, swirling denouement. "Chanta Lopez" is a more reduced affair, with only wayward claps accompanying the lithe rhythm. "Una Noche En Paraiso" meanwhile features dense drums and what could be Nu Groove-style flutes playing out over a squelchy bass. Best of all though is "El Circulo De La Vida (Dub)", where eerie atmospherics float in and out of a conga-led minimal rhythm. As reinventions go, it's impressive.
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CADENZA 80
10 Sep 12
Minimal/Tech House
Heart Of Flesh
Heart Of Flesh - (7:19) 126 BPM Hot
Octaval - (8:33) 127 BPM
Michigan Ride - (8:04) 127 BPM
Review: Charles Siegling goes back to his house roots for Heart Of Flesh. The title track is a repetitive, rolling groove, featuring subtle filter builds and a woman crying 'give them a heart of flesh'. "Octaval" is based on a similar premise; the percussion is more niggling and bleeps insinuate themselves into the mix, but the proliferation of bongo drums and a sassy Spanish vocal sample show that Siegling is fixated on tribal house. There is one exception however; "Michigan Ride", with its subtle acid line and jacking groove, has more in common with Chicago than the late 90s house sound of London or San Francisco - or indeed Luciano's Cadenza.
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CADENZA 78
11 Jun 12
Minimal/Tech House
New Moon
On My Street - (1:46)
Harmonious Funk - (6:26) 120 BPM
Trippin' Over You - (6:53) 119 BPM
The Great Suspenders - (6:57) 125 BPM Hot
Send A Pigeon - (6:03) 125 BPM
Undermine - (3:21) 115 BPM
Sunday Sunday - (2:12)
Lies In Love - (1:09)
Last Moon - (8:00) 125 BPM
Boastful - (6:38) 117 BPM
Never Forever - (2:30) 112 BPM
Review: Just when you thought that Cadenza was all about Latin-infused tool house, Maayan Nidam's New Moon comes along to blow all such perceptions out of the water. There is a depth and resonance at play on this album sadly lacking in the vast majority of modern house. From the warm bass, atmospheric chords and lazy vocal intoning 'living in harmony' on "Harmonious Funk" to the ominous acid-led shuffle of "The Great Suspenders" and the tripped out bassy excursion that is "Undermine", Nidam pushes the form to its outer limits. When the alternative is a factory line of identikit functional releases, that kind of creativity can only be a good thing.
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CADCD 09
04 Jun 12
Minimal/Tech House
Love & Gratitude EP
Old School Romance (feat Ian F) - (9:27) 123 BPM
El Circulo De La Vida - (10:26) 123 BPM
Woodoo Samba - (10:28) 123 BPM Hot
Holi Revolver - (8:01) 124 BPM
Played by: J Khobb
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CADENZA 77
30 Apr 12
Minimal/Tech House
Beautiful Parasite
Beautiful Parasite (original mix) - (14:51) 125 BPM
Beautiful Parasite (Robert Dietz Infected mix) - (7:07) 120 BPM
Beautiful Parasite (Cesar Merveille remix) - (8:04) 126 BPM
In The Sky - (12:32) 126 BPM Hot
Review: The latest Cadenza missive does what Reboot and indeed Luciano's label have become best known for - twisting new shapes and sounds out of tool house. The organic, shuffling groove on the original track features soaring bass licks and beautifully fragile Oriental melodies. Robert Dietz's version dispenses with these subtleties and focuses instead on rolling drums and acidic licks. Cesar Merveille's take brings the sense of melody back and adds some breezy bass licks, reminiscent of old Saunderson techno-house. However, the standout track here is "In The Sky"; clocking in at over 12 minutes its tight percussion and soulful vocal samples culminate in the cheeky sample of the vocal from Billie Ray Martin's "Your Loving Arms", which also provides the arrangement's outro.
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CADENZA 76
19 Mar 12
Minimal/Tech House
Joyful Process
Joyful Process - (10:19) 126 BPM Hot
This Broken Heart - (12:08) 126 BPM
Played by: Brisboys
Review: Luciano's label hits the spot again with Joyful Process. The rolling groove on the title track does much to give the typical stuttering percussion and microscopic minimal beats a sense of funk, while the repetitive, indistinct female vocal snippet will drive listeners crazy trying to work out exactly what the woman is saying. However, it's "This Broken Heart" that will garner Joyful Process a lot of attention, Once again, Laps deploy a repetitive, vocal that sounds similar to one used on an old Guerilla release. Combined with dense beats and the occasional snare roll, it has the potential to become one of the big releases of the summer.
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CADENZA 75
12 Mar 12
Minimal/Tech House
The Click Off EP
Piano Piano - (6:16) 125 BPM
Click Off - (7:13) 125 BPM Hot
Jungle Dub - (7:38) 123 BPM
Ronda - (7:50) 127 BPM
Review: 'Click', 'glitch' and 'minimal' have become dirty words, but there is a refreshing lack of navel gazing on this release. Instead, Olivia delivers a sexy underground groove on "Piano Piano", which is characterised by sensuous piano keys and a swinging rhythm. The title track and "Jungle Dub" both see Olivia opt for rhythmic tracks, but in latter's case, the drums are loose enough to avoid sounding like a typical DJ tool track. On a different tact altogether is "Ronda", a jacking house groove in the style of classic Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon, albeit one that features a jarring electronic riff. Irrespective of labels or titles, this release shows that good music will always rise to the top.
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CADENZA 74
27 Feb 12
Minimal/Tech House
Hole In The Middle
Hole In The Middle - (11:24) 125 BPM Hot
Dreamer - (8:07) 124 BPM
Jazzy Feel - (8:07) 128 BPM
Review: The title track sees Casarano effectively use acid influences in a contemporary sound. The 303 lines niggle and curl their way around heavy drums and a rolling, tool-ish rhythm, lending a trippy feeling to a sound that can sometimes feel functional. Casarano is in more musical form with "Dreamer", as hissing percussion and heavy drums play host to mournful piano keys that add a sense of melancholia that was lacking in the title track. Finally, "Jazzy" sees the producer go out on a creative limb: the bassline is looser and rubbery and the juxtaposition between the breathy chords and the deranged menace of the squealing sax is a sound to behold.
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CADENZA 73
13 Feb 12
Minimal/Tech House
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