Available on Beatport: February 11, 2014

With their irresistible combination of precision-crafted beats, subsonic bombast and ethereal melodic flourishes, Matt Lange and Francis Prève have delivered a proper deep techno classic in the form of "Glow Ballz".

Starting with Matt Lange's ultra-detailed approach to drum design, "Glow Ballz" intelligently evolves into an moody techno groove, punctuated by Francis Preve's ethereal synth atmospherics. As the track progresses to its floating ambient breakdown, the groove expands, incorporating sonic flourishes worthy of an epic film soundtrack. When the drop hits, with its intricate rising percussion elements, dancefloors invariably explode.

"Glow Ballz" has been a staple in Lange and Prève's sets since last summer, always adding an element of surprise and euphoria to both artists' shows.

Jan van Lier's reinterpretation of "Glow Ballz" takes the track into groovier territory, with a driving yet funky tech house vibe embellished with house-inflected chord stabs and tribal vocalizations that are sure to make it a crowd-pleaser in both sweaty clubs and off-the-grid rave caves.

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"Glow Ballz" (Jan van Lier Remix) - Matt Lange & Francis Preve [PREVIEW]

"Glow Ballz" (Original Mix) - Matt Lange & Francis Preve [PREVIEW]

Tracklist available at http://academikrecords.blogspot.com

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Academik Podcast 003 - Mixed by Matt Lange /// FREE DOWNLOAD

Available on Beatport: March 4. 2014

Medicinne - "Saving/Lucid"

Medicinne - a collaboration between two of Francis Preve's alumni: Arcader (Definitive, Academik) and deep tech DJ, Allen Tagle - delivers a stunning tech house debut with their "Saving/Lucid" EP.

"Saving" begins with bass-laden jacked up beats, then fuses deep house vocal slices with subtle techno flourishes, culminating in a surprisingly ethereal breakdown that never loses the groove. The result is a mesmerizing dancefloor journey that works equally well in both house and techno sets.

"Lucid" stakes out different tech house territory, combining indie guitar elements with Medicinne's driving-yet-funky progressive sensibilities. "Lucid" keeps the crowd guessing with a series of complex, yet utterly musical twists and turns that culminate in a massive atmospheric guitar breakdown, evoking the glory days of Sasha & Digweed without feeling forced or nostalgic.

With a debut like "Saving/Lucid", Medicinne quickly marks their place in the vast world of progressive tech house. Their combination of intelligent sound design and intricate musical details makes them a duo to watch in 2014.

"Saving" (Original Mix) - Medicinne [PREVIEW]

"Lucid" (Original Mix) - Medicinne [PREVIEW]

"Pillowtalk" is one of those tracks that proves there's still a lot of creativity in today's techno scene. Pivoting on a vocoder hook that's neither cheesy nor common, the track is full of clever arrangement tricks - including an unforgettable turnaround fill that redefines the word "pop".

"Bermuda" is equally infectious. Arcader's clever sense of rhythm, combined with chunky production, sets the tone for this peak time groover. Starting with bouncy drums and a subby bass wobble, "Bermuda" evolves quickly into a catchy romp that's both minimal and memorable.

We're happy to have Arcader in the Academik family this year. His formula for minimal yet funky tech is a breath of fresh air for today's techno and tech house scenes - and the Pillowtalk EP is a testament to that.

Beatport Release Date: March 6, 2013

"Bermuda" - Arcader / Advance Preview

"Pillowtalk" - Arcader / Advance Preview

Academik Podcast 002 (Mixed by Arcader)

TRACKLIST:
1. John Acquaviva, Dan Diamond, Alex D'elia, Nihil Young - "Good Music" (Olivier Giacomotto)
2. Andreas Henneberg, Simon2 - "Bolingo Gringo" (Original Mix)
3. Nonplus - "Playdate" (Steve Duda Remix)
4. Craig Pettigrew - "Allergy" (Zenbi Remix)
5. Jan Van Lier - "True Stories" (Francis Preve Remix)
6. Tyler Hampton - "The Knight" (Arcader Remix)
7. Francis Preve Vs Chaotic Good - "Collider" (Shreddward Remix)
8. Arcader - "Pillowtalk" >>> [Now on Beatport]
9. Robot Needs Oil - "Panlero"
10. Arcader - "Bermuda" >>> [Now on Beatport]
11. Jan Van Lier, Recycled Beats - "Power Cube" (Original Mix)

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Academik Podcast 002 (Mixed by Arcader) /// FREE DOWNLOAD

Academik Records defies the easy categorization of "record label". Founded by electronic music polymath Francis Prève in 2011, Academik doesn't simply focus on music - instead turning its attention to the essence of sound itself.

While this may seem a lofty statement - the processes behind our concept of a record label extends far beyond dance music and into the realms of sound design, software and audio technology. Each of the artists on Academik produce and engineer all of the elements in their tracks, as well as DJ their music with an effortless ease that transcends expectations at every gig, bringing audiences closer to the heart of their music and artistic message.

Artists in the Academik family include Gabriel & Dresden, Meredith Call (Winter Kills, Tritonal), Jan van Lier, The Chaotic Good, William A, Arcader, Shreddward (Andain), and of course, Prève himself.

Like these artists, Academik's release methods are equally unique. As members of the EDM community become increasingly involved in remixes and mashups, an imprint that delivers music in component form (stems, loops, acapellas and such) will reach the hearts of fans in ways that were previously impossible before the widespread use of products like Ableton Live - the legendary software DAW for which Francis Prève personally designed countless sounds (and more than a few production features, as well).

Academik singles often include the individual parts that went into its creation, allowing fans and producers around the world to remix and remake these tracks into their own individual artworks.

Academik is the imprint of the now. Starting in 2012, Academik will be branching into soundware, software and ultimately, hardware. 

But today, the message is music.

And lots of it.

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