Review: Terr, also known as Daniela Cadellas, is set to release her debut solo LP 'Consciousness As A State Of Matter' on Phantasy Records, continuing her journey in electronic music, offering a unique blend of catharsis and pop. 'Tale of Devotion' opens the album with orchestral strings and Cadellas's earnest vocals, paying tribute to the romance and ecstasy of her influences. In contrast, 'Only For Tonight' explores the chaos and confusion of modern dating, with Terr taking on the role of a wry observer of casual lust and cosmic romance. 'Warp Drive' and 'Time Crystal' showcase Terr's high-energy and charismatic sound, while 'Energy Sync' builds a weightless ode to co-habitation and communication. 'Layers' sees Terr delve deep into the complexities of her interior life, while 'Imagination' finds escape in the possibilities of self-actualization. The album concludes with 'States Of Mind', a visceral acid track that is sure to leave listeners with their hearts racing.
Review: Although they've released music on countless labels (they were initially associated with I'm A Cliche, Correspondant and Hivern Discs), many of Red Axes' most potent dancefloor workouts have appeared on Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound imprint. This tidy compilation rounds up the best of their material for the label to date, flitting between certified bangers (the frankly mind-melting, extra-percussive 'Some Lights', the hypnotic and hallucinatory 2018 anthem 'Sipoor', wonky electronic disco workout 'Shabak Shalom', the rushing gorgeousness of 'Rhythm Passage' and the deep, sub-heavy throb of 'Sound Test'), and lesser-celebrated - but no less trippy - B-sides (the bleeping and creepy '20 Min', angular acid weird-out 'Sound Text XoX', and frankly insane 'Oh My Arp').
Review: New on Phantasy Sound this week is the return of Berlin-based Irishman Chris McCormick aka Cromby, who follows up last year's Que Sientes ft. Tee Amara, and is also hot off relesses on REKIDS and the launch of his Potency imprint. "Loving' is a stomping techno cut, featuring hardcore chords and an infectious vocal sample that's perfect for those heads down moments. It is followed by a remix from the Hardwax affiliated Berlin veteran Rene Pawlowitz, who under his esteemed Head High alias serves up a fierce dose of 'power house' in inimitable fashion, followed by one more original by McCormick who shuffles you aboard the 303 express on "Acid Trifle"
Review: Ghost Culture is UK producer James Greenwood who back in 2012 got singed to Phantasy on the strength of one track on Soundlcoud and the rest as they say.. is history. He's now a staple of the London label with nearly a dozen releases thus far to his name and the Nucleus EP sees the young producer hone his sound further more although it still sits in the interesting space between acid house, EBM and techno. There's a certain sense of soul and emotion throughout. Highlights on here are the bittersweet electro of "ICO130" and "NGC1275" respectively, while the deep broken beat house of "NGC1265" offers a change of aesthetic while still exploring some sublime vintage synth textures like the rest of the tracks. Great effort!
Review: Erol Alkan's Phantasy Sound returns with more killer dancefloor business following up great releases by Daniel Avery and Cowboy Rhythmbox. This time it's courtesy of Frenchman Kamera who delivers a fine selection of moods and grooves on the Ventoux EP. Conceived during a series of gruelling training sessions while cycling Mont Ventoux. First track "Consignia" sits somewhere between house and techno with its rapid fire house keys, bleeps and shuffling beat which is pretty fierce; this would sound great pitched down too. The title track goes for the same vibe on this soulful and melodic journey track that is reminiscent of John Tejada's early works. "MF15" is the real stomper on here; a roaring, peak time acid techno track. Finally "Voodoo Canape" explore the sinister and esoteric on this darkly studding ambient piece.
Review: On New Energy, an impressive cast of artists remix UK producer Daniel Avery's original material. Representing German house music is Roman Fluegel, whose dubby, expansive version of "All I Need" fuses jittery keys with blissed out vocal samples. Surprisingly, Volte Face from the BleeD club delivers a similar deep house take on "Platform Zero", its chiming keys unfolding over sweeping filters. There is also an unexpected remix from Token's O [Phase], whose version of "Naive Response" favours a blissful, percussive workout rather than his usual, abrasive sounds. Silent Servant's take on "Spring 27" is one of the few real techno remixes with an insistent, stabbing chord and a rumbling bass prevailing, while Factory Floor's version of "Drone Logic" is a mutant disco dub, laced with bubbling acid and detached vocals.
Review: Hot on the heels of the album that has cemented his presence on the house and techno circuit, Daniel Avery has been foisted up onto Phantasy Sound's mast one more time with the All I Need single providing a few useful alternative cuts to the original long player tracks on Drone Logic. "All I Need" comes in a clean form that sounds largely like that on the album, all bold punches of synth and solid drum machine hits. Danny Daze takes a radical new route with his version of "Naive Response" that takes the playful bleeps and blurps of the original and strips away the warmth to leave a cold and grubby roller in its place. The "Club Edit" of "Free Floating" does well to keep the wistful qualities of the original intact and simply work some extra limber beats into appropriate junctures.
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