On his second album Narel goes into spacey ethereal ambient and dub techno, at times fusing the two. There are two progressive house/trance crossover tracks on the album, but overall it is a deep and immersive experience. Narel designed most sounds on the album from scratch and many of the recordings are live, later being integrated into studio arrangements.

‘Tell Them Of Us’ is a slow breaks track that builds with luscious pads overlaid with vocoded vocal samples, subtle melodies and arpeggios.

‘Counter Entertainment’ is the first piece of dub techno on the album, showcasing highly modulated pads, evolving layers and Narel’s trademark dreamy vox samples over old skool breaks loops, a soft kick and a subterranean bass line.

‘Silence Coloured In’ takes us into space ambient territory. Deep reverbed basses rumble under constantly changing layers across the frequency spectrum, propped up by nebulous pads. A brief piano interlude is found in the middle of the soundscape, before the full spectrum comes back and is then disrupted by a complex gated sequence.

‘Mesmeresis’ was the first track recorded for the album and really has set the tone for the whole piece. An ambient track carried by sweeping pads, strange plucked melodies, a short vocal sample and deep brooding bass pads.

‘Cortex Vortex Part 1’ is a very deep and dark ambient piece made by looping pads and large reverb tails, found sounds and multiple layers of sound effects from an Access Virus B synthesizer.

‘Cortex Vortex Part 2’ takes elements of part 1 and introduces additional syncopated riffs to produce an elegant 4/4 dub techno track.

‘Alonefield’ is an achingly beautiful drifting ambient piece and Narel’s personal favourite from the album. Pad and reverb tail looping was used again on this piece to create a multi layered atmosphere underpinned by a slowly sweeping low pass filter on a bass pad. Several vocal samples are introduced before the most delicate plucked melody slowly blends into the mix before the whole track gently falls away. ‘Alonefield’ was inspired by the untitled secret 13th track on Queen’s 1995 album ‘Made In Heaven’, which is a beautiful ambient tribute to Freddie Mercury.

‘Everstone’ is a melodic progressive house/progressive trance track with a driving bass line, layered pads and an outstanding processed vocal sample centred around an ‘Airdrawndagger’ style lead riff.

‘There’s The Walrus’ is the partner track to ‘Everstone’, using a slightly funky bass sequence and complex gated layers and a subtle arpeggio in the build up. The breakdown introduces a simple supersaw riff which carries the track along beautifully.

‘Vapour Moods’ completes the album. It is a dub techno track similar in sound design to ‘Counter Entertainment’ but descends into a driving acid riff underpinned by highly modulated pads and effects.

Hardware synths; Nord Rack, Nord Lead 3, Access Virus TI Snow, Access Virus B, Waldorf Blofeld, Roland JP-8000, Roland TB-03.

Software synths and ROMplers; Synapse Audio Dune 3, Air Hybrid 3, Sylenth1, D16 Group Phoscyon, Native Instruments Absynth 3, Spitfire Audio LABS choir and piano.

Effects and processing; Fabfilter compressors and EQ’s, Ohmforce delays and filters, Valhalla reverbs, and a variety of free VST delays. Sequenced on FL Studio 12. 
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Coldwired Podcast - April 2021 Selection - Progressive Trance 🔊

⭐ Gold Star for Pablo Gargano - Spatial Autumn [JOOF Recordings]
💎 Defrosted track: Billy Hendrix - Bodyshine (Alfonso Muchacho Rework) [Bootleg] (2017)

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[00:00] 01. Mohn (NL) - Polygon [Manual Music]
[05:32] 02. The Boy from the Future - The Day You Will See the Light [Landscapes Music]
[11:36] 03. Ari Fernan - Turning Pages [Buddhabrot]
[15:44] 04. Pablo Gargano - Spatial Autumn [JOOF Recordings] ***Gold Star Track***
[22:53] 05. Emmanuella - Encounter (Micke Remix) [Natura Viva]
[29:05] 06. Billy Hendrix - Bodyshine (Alfonso Muchacho Rework) [Bootleg] ***Defrosted from 2017***
https://soundcloud.com/alfonso-muchacho/billy-hendrix-bodyshine-alfonso-muchacho-rework-free-download
[34:40] 07. Angel One - Each of Us (Extended Mix) [Scorchin' Progressive]
[38:06] 08. Nick Muir, John Digweed - Satellite (Satoshi Fumi Remix) [Bedrock Records]
[44:11] 09. Erick Dumonts, Orgymu5ik - Horo (Extended Mix) [North Origin]
[50:51] 10. KYOOT - Klendathu [Neonius Records]
[57:50] 11. Three 'N One - Reflect (Three âN One Extended Re-Edit) [Armada Music]
[1:02:23] 12. Glok - That Time of Night (Darren Emerson Remix) [Bytes]
[1:07:36] 13. Chris Geka - Woman (Summit DJs Remix) [Davotab]
[1:13:43] 14. Dave Ralph - Chasing Stars (Adam White Extended Remix) [Perfecto Records]
[1:19:35] 15. Liquidized Elements - Beyond Horizon [Progressive Vibes Music]
[1:24:12] 16. Because of Art - Afters [Of Unsound Mind]

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Coldwired Podcast - April 2021 Selection pt II - Progressive Trance 🎧

⭐ Gold Star for Daniel Lesden, Enlusion - Dark Entity (Façade Remix) [Forescape Digital]
💎 Defrosted track: Dan Nusdeo - Williamina [Mistique Music] (2018)

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[00:00] 01. My Friend - All Aboard the Pleasure Express (Extended) [Fly Boy Records]
[03:11] 02. Framewerk - The Age Of Love (Framewerk Rewerk) [Bandcamp]
https://framewerk.bandcamp.com/track/the-age-of-love-framewerk-rewerk
[08:19] 03. John Digweed and Nick Muir - Gigawave (Alfonso Muchacho Rework) [Bootleg]
https://soundcloud.com/alfonso-muchacho/john-digweed-nick-muir-gigawave-alfonso-muchacho-rework
[13:59] 04. Gordey Tsukanov - Time Control (Extended Mix) [UV]
[19:04] 05. Odessi - Moments of Space (Façade Remix) [Primal Recordings]
[24:37] 06. Factor B, Highlandr - I Want You (12" Extended Mix) [Theatre of the Mind]
[30:52] 07. Pablo Gargano - Spatial Autumn [JOOF Recordings]
[37:26] 08. Daniel Lesden, Enlusion - Dark Entity (Façade Remix) [Forescape Digital] ***Gold Star Track***
[44:30] 09. Audiojack, Jem Cooke - Feels Good [Crosstown Rebels]
[49:15] 10. Owen Ni - Resonant Dreams [RF]
[52:28] 11. Quench, Paul Sawyer - Dreams 2021 (Extended Mix) [Vicious Black]
[58:30] 12. iio - Rapture (DeCode Remix) [Bootleg]
https://soundcloud.com/touchstoneofficial/iio-rapture-decode-remix-master
[1:04:15] 13. Grum - Tears (Grum Club Mix) [Deep State]
[1:09:00] 14. Ian Barrett - Connections [Pure Progressive]
[1:13:43] 15. Dan Nusdeo - Williamina [Mistique Music] ***Defrosted from 2018***
[1:21:32] 16. Tonks - Out Of My Mind (Extended Mix) [Pure Trance]
[1:26:19] 17. Nat Monday - Waiting (Border Control Rework) [Bootleg]
https://soundcloud.com/user-789397074/nat-monday-waiting-border-control-rework-free-download

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April 2021 Selection pt II - Progressive Trance 🎧

Coldwired Podcast - Escape Sessions 021 - Progressive Trance 👨‍🚀

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[00:00] 01. Spooky - Little Bullet (High Velocity Mix) [Guerilla]
[06:51] 02. Grum, Kevin McKay - Dark Train [Glasgow Underground]
[10:40] 03. Horizons (IT) - Avacha Bay [Green Martian]
[16:53] 04. Three Drives On A Vinyl - Greece 2000 (THNK Extended Remix) [Armada Electronic Elements]
[21:58] 05. Airwave - Buzzer (2020 Re-Invented Mix) [Bonzai Progressive]
[26:17] 06. Timewave - Boundless [Mistique Music]
[33:05] 07. D.N.A - Northern Grounds [VII]
[38:03] 08. Organik - Anyone There? [Electronic Tree]
[43:56] 09. V-Sag, DJ Tarkan - Remember Us [The Nerds]
[50:51] 10. Subtara - Trancentral Journey [Forescape Digital]
[55:46] 11. Airwave - I Want To Believe (Remastered Remix) [Bonzai Classics]
[1:01:09] 12. T-Era - El Tren (Slacker's Runaway Mix) [Loaded Records]
[1:07:25] 13. Humate - Love Stimulation (Love-Club-Mix) [Deviant Records]
[1:13:01] 14. Natious - Amber (Thomas Datt Remix) [Lost Language]
[1:17:32] 15. John 00 Fleming, Russel Floorplay - Come On Baby (Old School Epic Mix) [Automatic Records]
[1:22:27] 16. Push - Universal Nation (Oliver Lieb Full Length Remix) [Bonzai Classics]

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Escape Sessions 021 - Progressive Trance 👨‍🚀

Coldwired Podcast - Escape Sessions 022 - Trance & Progressive 👨‍🚀🎧

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[00:00] 01. Hysterix - Talk To Me (Sasha's Full Music Master Remix) [Deconstruction]
[05:10] 02. Gypsy - I Trance You (Tim French Vocal Remix) [Limbo Records]
[10:23] 03. Opus 3 - It's A Fine Day (Experimental Feelings Remix) [Bootleg]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-aB9ubgNrI
[15:15] 04. S'Express - Theme From S'Express (Detlef Remix) [Hot Creations]
[19:18] 05. Jam and Spoon - Stella (Kolsch Remix Long) [IPSO]
[24:54] 06. Jonno and Gibson - Intoxication [Insert Coin]
[30:14] 07. Rustem Rustem, Tenacious - Let's Groove (Extended Mix) [New State Music]
[35:18] 08. Last Rhythm - Last Rhythm (Martijn ten Velden's Remake) [Grand Music]
[41:39] 09. Audiojack - Outta Limits [Gruuv]
[47:15] 10. Maceo Plex - When The Lights Are Out (Late Night Mix) [Ellum]
[53:32] 11. Young Rebels, Francesco Diaz - What Time Is Love (Extended Mix) [In Charge (Be Yourself Music)]
[59:32] 12. Sasha - Cloud Cuckoo (All work and no play makes Facade a dull box remix) [Bootleg]
https://soundcloud.com/adamthomasmusic/free-download-sasha-cloud-cuckoo-all-work-and-no-play-makes-facade-a-dull-boy-remix
[1:06:37] 13. Coredata - Wander (Warehouse 91 Mix) [JOOF Recordings]
[1:14:19] 14. Royal Sapien - Outlander [Evocative]
[1:19:45] 15. Roland Klinkenberg - Inner Laugh (Mark Shimmon vs. Third Degree Mix) [Lost Language]
[1:23:59] 16. Storm - Time To Burn (Mauro Picotto Remix) [Data Records]

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Escape Sessions 022 - Trance & Progressive 👨‍🚀🎧

HOST is to support labels, upcoming/emerging artists from the house, deep, progressive, afro, melodic and tech house scene. Please, don't rip the tunes, with respect to the artists and labels.

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● Buy Link: www.beatport.com/es/release/faces/5159991

● Artist: Aplexo
● Track: Waves (Extended Mix)
● Album: Faces EP
● Label: Purified Records
● Catalog: PF0229
● Genre: Electronic Dance Music
● Style: Melodic House & Techno
● Release Date: 29th August 2025
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● Artist's Links:
Soundcloud: @aplexo

● Label's Links:
Soundcloud: @purifiedrec
Instagram: www.instagram.com/purifiedrecords/?hl=en
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Making his debut on Purified Records, Aplexo unveils his striking two-track ‘Faces’ EP. The title track leads with a captivating vocal performance, wrapped in a strong melodic synth top line, crisp percussion, and a weighty kick - blending emotion with refined dancefloor energy. On the flip, ‘Waves’ ventures into deeper territory, delivering a grittier, more club-focused sound with atmospheric textures and a driving groove. A confident first statement, the ‘Faces’ EP introduces Aplexo as a compelling new voice on the label, showcasing his ability to balance intricate production with melodic depth.

The ‘Faces’ EP artwork is an aerial photograph of the Knik Glacial River in Alaska, taken by Jan Erik Waider. A fine art photographer based in Hamburg, Germany, Jan is known for capturing abstract landscapes of the northern latitudes. With a focus on water, ice, and intricate natural patterns, his work reveals the beauty hidden in the subtle details of the world around us.

Alaska’s waters are among the most productive in the world, sustaining rich marine life and vital fisheries. The Alaska Marine Conservation Council (@ak.marine) champions sustainable management of these ecosystems, working with communities to protect fish habitats and ensure a healthy future for marine resources.

Looking to help further protect the planet? Explore Only One, the action platform for the planet, on a mission to restore ocean health and tackle the climate crisis — with the power of the people.
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● Tracklist:
1) Faces (Extended Mix)
2) Waves (Extended Mix)
3) Faces (Radio Edit)
4) Waves (Radio Edit)

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SUPPORT | Aplexo - Waves [Purified Records]

The album “90’s Techhouse” by DJ VaCa is a vibrant homage to the golden era of club culture. Packed with driving beats, hypnotic basslines, and retro-futuristic grooves, it captures the raw energy of underground raves and the pulse of neon-lit dance floors. Infused with nostalgic 90s influences but produced with a modern edge, this record takes listeners on a journey through flashing lasers, crowded clubs, and the timeless rhythm of techhouse. Perfect for late nights, big rooms, and anyone chasing that euphoric dancefloor feeling.

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Tracklist:
00:00 Kettel — Barcelona [Bandcamp]
01:53 Lars Leonhard — Olearia [Bandcamp]
06:12 Boerd — Sanctuary (Jody Wisternoff & James Grant Remix) [Anjunadeep]
12:52 J Lannutti — Reflections [Droid9]
17:59 Juan Deminicis — Regular Message [ICONYC]
23:52 Marc DePulse — Long Story Short (Slam Duck Remix) [Transpecta]
29:30 Michael A — Entrapped (Riley Bee & MajorOSC Remix) [Laika Sounds]
34:52 LFOS0 — Angel (Christian Monique Remix) [Stazis]
40:15 Paul Sawyer — Cacus (Slam Duck Remix) [ICONYC]
47:02 Daniel Lesden — A Train Into Darkness [JOOF Recordings]
53:27 Slam Duck — Transition [Pure Progressive]

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TRACKLIST:
1. A.M.R - Portrait Of You [Monstercat Silk]
2. Tuxedo - Embryo [Balkan Connection]
3. Berni Turletti - Kurruf [Pure Progressive]
4. Miguel Ante - Cristal Light [Freegrant Music]
5. Spirit & The Guide - Inwards Journey [Abstract Space Records]
6. PROFF - Dark Magic [Monstercat Silk]
7. Eddie Thoneick feat. James Walsh - Into The Sunrise [Kryteria]

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8. London Grammar - Lose Your Head (CamelPhat Remix) [Ministry Of Sound]

9. Shingo Nakamura - Glow [Monstercat Silk]
10. SEVN (CA) & Sam Arsh - Human Rights [JOOF Aura]
11. Nikhil Prakash - Believe [InfraProgressive]
12. Loreno Mayer feat. Brandon Mignacca - Giants [Interplay Records]

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01 - Hosini - Jupiter VI
02 - Eric Lune & Golan Zocher - North To South (Michael A Remix)
03 - Damien Spencer - Uprising
04 - Dmitry Molosh - Orchard (Kasper Koman Remix)
05 - Rick Niels - Iota (Original Mix)
06 - Michael A - Obsession
07 - Square One - Oblong (Forerunners Remix)
08 - Stereo Underground - Space Fields
09 - Rauschhaus & GRAZZE - Canacona
10 - Hasith & Juan Sapia - Our Heart of Ruin
11 - Matter - Amanita
12 - Cryptic Realms - New Moon (Arken X Remix)
13 - Sebastian Busto - December (Dmitry Molosh Remix)
14 - QDream, Bondarev - Amathusia (Anton Make Remix)
15 - EANP - Kuba
16 - D’Wachman - Crossed Desert (Aman Anand & Pirya Sen Remix)
17 - Antii Rasi - Liitaja (Speaking in Tongues Remix)
18 - Don Argento, Paul Angelo - Deer Cave (Original Mix)
19 - Cid Inc - Ground Control
20 - Orsen - Continuum
21 - Henry Saiz Band - Just a Mirage (Karmon Remix)
22 - Paul Thomas - Sweet Harmony (Yeadon Remix)
23 - Luke Brancaccio & Simon Berry - I Hear This
24 - Guy J - Live Another Day

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