Recorded Live at Reform night in Zagreb's Masters Club (03.09.22.)

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Reform

Andrea Ljekaj Live from Reform at Masters Zagreb

Recorded Live at Dva Osam Club in Zagreb (30.12.22.)

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Healing Sounds

Andrea Ljekaj Live from Dva Osam Zagreb

Flaneur recorded live from the ATJE opening night at the eminent Zagreb club Dva Osam.

Photo by Luka Sabadi

Flaneur (Reform / Zagreb)
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Flaneur Live from ATJE at DVA OSAM Zagreb

The multi-award-winning music producer and DJ Andrea Ljekaj maintains his position on the global charts with his high-calibre original music and remixes released on Get Physical, Oddity, Elrow, and Endangered. His dynamic, deep, multicoloured approach encompasses everything from downtempo and dubstep to house and techno.

Andrea smartly decided to premiere his first release on Atje, a recently founded record label and music concept, with "Sapore Puro," after taking a year off to create a new, distinctive sound. With its incorporation of sounds from ambient, downtempo, house, and bass music, this release represents a key turning point in a varied and fascinating new direction. The word "Sapore Puro" means "pure flavour," which implies a special and unique sound.

"Sapore" is a strong opener with a rhythmic, deep electronic vibe and a layered, subtle, cinematic feel to it. As if it were the perfect soundtrack for a film that hasn't yet been created but should be. Blues elements give it a strobing sense of soul and emotion. All components seem to work together to create a bigger, interwoven musical narrative that builds tension and evokes a cosmic mood. It's easy not to forget "Sapore"!

On the other hand, "Puro" is a high-energy drum and bass track that features a psychedelic section with organic percussion, a melodic layer in the background, and a bit omnius, but powerful, distorted vocal. The drum and bass bassline has been deconstructed and almost muted, giving this dynamic track a haunting quality.

Andrea has been experimenting with these sounds for many years through various projects, and he was excited to finally bring them all together in this style-opening release for Atje.


01. Andrea Ljekaj - Sapore
02. Andrea Ljekaj - Puro


Writing, Production & Mixing: Andrea Ljekaj
Analog Mastering: FM Mastering / Filip Vrtarić
Visual: Studio Galama / Bruno Bolfan
Text Writing: Andreja Viol Petrić
Worldwide Distribution: Proton Music
Promo Management: Get Digital

Sapore Puro

ATJE001: Andrea Ljekaj - Sapore Puro (Previews)

Another Croatian producer leaves an impactful mark on Atje's sonic landscape. 

Sven Nalis, a seasoned maestro now based in Berlin, has been a trailblazing figure in the Croatian broken beat scene since 2002. With a tapestry of musical influences ranging from drum and bass to atmospheric jungle, house, footwork, and UK garage, his artistry knows no boundaries,  earning him acclaim from influential tastemakers worldwide.

"Nevera" EP is a bouncy fusion of garage, house, and bass. Inspired by the mesmerizing sight of stormy weather forming in Kvarner Bay, Sven Nalis masterfully captures the raw power and awe-inspiring forces of nature. Each track embarks on an emotive journey, from the resolute power of "Nevera" to the sun-drenched reverie of "Sparina," all within the immersive world of garage music.

"Nevera" offers a captivating juxtaposition, blending raspy beats with comforting, warm melody that provide solace amidst the storm. The powerful drum and bass provides an energetic foundation, while the soothing and inviting melody transports listeners to a place of tranquility. In "Sparina," a transformative collaboration takes stage, breathing new life into Eevo's original hip-hop tune. The track evolves from a sun-blazed liquid audio vision, placing the spotlight on a punchy kick and bassline, carrying you effortlessly through the scorching heat of a summer day.

Prepare to be swept away by the contrasting dynamics and mesmerizing allure of both tracks. Rewind!


01. Sven Nalis - Nevera
02. Sven Nalis, Eevo - Sparina


Writing, Production & Mixing: Sven Nalis, Ivo Opancar
Analog Mastering: FM Mastering / Filip Vrtarić
Visual: Studio Galama  / Bruno Bolfan
Text Writing: Andreja Viol Petrić
Worldwide Distribution: Proton Music
Promo Management: Get Digital

Nevera

Never

ATJE002: Sven Nalis - Nevera (Previews)

Dive into the ethereal soundscape of ATJE003, our latest release featuring the remarkable talent of Nikola Batelić. 

Based in Zagreb and active in the music scene since 2010, this producer and multi-instrumentalist has left his mark in collaborations with artists such as Franka Batelić, The Lunar Year, Luzeri, and Deenoise. His diverse musical journey even earned him the Red Dot Design Award for sound design in Level 52's film "Labinska Republika”.

This release marks Nikola's debut under his own name, a culmination of years of friendship and creative dialogue with label owner Andrea Ljekaj. Without Ljekaj's persistence, these tracks might have remained buried in the artist's archive. "Reverie" unveils two instrumental post-rock tracks with intricate electronic elements. Born from spontaneous creativity, these compositions weren't meticulously planned but rather structured from different streams of thought. Guitars are deliberately detuned, and irregular rhythms are crafted to explore uncharted territories of composition.

The journey begins with a robust desert rock riff in "Reverie," gradually evolving into a pulsating rhythm that imparts the sensation of touching warm human skin. "Somnial" evokes nostalgia through past feelings and events, marked by ups and downs. After listening, each person may interpret this release differently, but for Nikola, it represents the discovery of beauty in melancholy, sorrow, and unpredictability. 

01. Nikola Batelić - Reverie
02. Nikola Batelić - Somnial
   
Writing, Production & Mixing: Nikola Batelić  
Analog Stem Mastering: FM Mastering 
Art & Sound Direction: Andrea Ljekaj  
Management: Get Digital Berlin 
Visual Art: Studio Galama  
Text Writing: Andreja Viol  
Distribution: Proton LLC

Reverie

ATJE003: Nikola Batelić - Reverie (Previews)

ATJE003 - REVERIE
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Atje is a new concept and record label founded in 2023 by a multi-award-winning artist Andrea Ljekaj and it is developed with a group of like-minded people that are here to offer a new path for artists and change the course of contemporary music in Croatia.

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