Breakfast at Ninas

As an artist with already a lot of very successful material to his name, Rodriguez Jr.’s debut album Bittersweet is a highly anticipated release. There are in fact many reasons why people should hold their breath for it - an impressive 11 track body of work that features some of the well renowned and loved Rodriguez Jr. sonic traits, as well as a lot of new and previously unchartered musical ground. It simultaneously presents techno, atmospheric dub, hypnotic, melancholy and hands down hedonistic music, and with a focus on exploring textures and moods, there is something here for everyone to get lost in.

Rodriguez Jr., aka Oliver Mateu, was originally introduced to music through radio in the south of France, where he closely followed a selection of 80s bands, as well as forming a strong love for synthesizers. It wasn’t long before he was inspired to start his own group with partner Giles Escoffier ‘The Youngsters’, which quickly signed to Laurent Garnier’s F-Communications, taking them to some of the biggest clubs and festivals around the world. After great success, the project was put on hold and over the last five years Mateu has been given the space to focus more on his solo work and finally the opportunity to create an album.

In spite of his French origins, both Olivier Mateu's artist name and productions lean more towards his father's Spanish roots, with a Mediterranean warmth and party atmosphere often coming to the fore. Bittersweet, however, embodies influences from all over the world. Inspired during recent trips to Japan, Canada and Europe, the voyaging Rodriguez Jr. accompanied by his laptop lay down ideas in hotel rooms after playing in clubs and absorbed the different environments around him into his work. With each country creating a new experience, his touring has played a big part in the variety of tracks that are presented here.

Whilst the spice of Bittersweet was captivated in far away places, the main body of the production of the album was carried out in Mateu’s hidden away studio in Belgium, filled with many loved pieces of analogue gear and synthesizers. Ranging from the Roland TR909, for a classic house drum feel, to the Korg MS10 for dirtier sounds, and a selection of Roland keyboards to choose from, “I am definitely a synth fetishist! Ahaha!” (Rodriguez Jr.). Each has contributed in Rodriguez Jr.’s quest to create an artistic project of the highest quality and creativity that he is capable of, with outstanding results. He has also drawn on the creative input of two musicians who are featured in two of the tracks – And.Id playing his trumpet and Cari Golden’s vocals.

A masterpiece that truly reflects the Rodriguez Jr. of today, it also offers us enough variety and surprise to keep us inspired by this ever-evolving artist. Reflecting on the tracks Bittersweet refers to the contradictory forces at play within the music – it may be beautiful and it may be sweet – but be careful of the party animal it can unleash both in the creator and within all of you present on the dancefloor!

Rodriguez Jr. - Bittersweet

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Hat Tricks

Heldeep presents its upcoming vibes on the first part of this EP series, delivered by Tom Budin, Redondo, UnoMas & Teo Mandrelli, Niko The Kid x Plaid Brixx and Robby East & Robbie Mendez.

Heartfelt

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Two of Colorize's longest-serving artists return under one release in the brilliant coming together of Andrew Benson & Diversion in 'Rift'.

Both label heavyweights in their own right, their first collaborative production on the label has been in-demand for a considerable time. 'Rift' brings a delicious combination of Diversion & Andrew's deep & distinctive layered styles - oozing groove and Progressive drive, 'Rift' lives up to the hype & finally gets these two exceptional producers together on Colorize.

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Rift

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Carlos & DJ Ray are some of the youngest producers to step into the Lucidflow fold and draw much of their style from a wide variety of musical genres including Jazz, Funk and even Samba.   After setting up Lucidflow with Nadja Lind to express their musical creations Helmut Ebritsch has led by example using his own name as well as his Hatikvah and Klartraum guises. Helmut’s musical journey began when he started producing music on a c-64. After putting out his first EP in 1996 his releases have blossomed and Helmut has recently signed a album deal with Soma.   Carlos Sanchez’ & DJ Ray ‘Last Call’ is a cymbal shuffling low end groover. With a tight vocal sample flittering in and as the track climbs with the aid of a synth to leave a devastating low end growling at you.   Last Call is then given the remix treatment by label boss and B side artist Helmut Ebritsch. The whole groove has been given a more pumping feel with a heavier kick drum, sharper snare and the cymbals have a slightly straighter feel. The dominant roaring bass has also been lifted and coupled with the drop out of various elements creates more peaks.   Helmut Ebritsch’s Palmcove is next in line. This is a eerie workout out that is driven forward by a bass line that is relentless and rolling. 

Joris Voorn – “Straight up tech house from Carlos and Ray. Good stuff! The original works best for me.”

Karotte - "Last Call is great. Love it."

Orde Meikle - (Slam) - "Cool grooves - will play this - supported!"
 
Axel Bartsch - "Another great release. Coming a little bit more pumpin and not so dubby like before. Well done! Helmut’s remix and Palmcove evo mix are my favs."

Elio Riso – (Space Ibiza) - "Last Call is very good, support! 8/10."

Terry Francis – “Very cool Evolution mix!”

Martin Eyerer - "Nice Helmut Ebritsch Remixes."

Ralf – “Last Call original is the one for me.”
 
Wally Lopez - "Last Call ...love it...support!"

Felipe Valnezuela – “Original and Helmut remix for me.”
 
Mihalis Safras - "Really nice ep!!"

Stephan Hinz – (Dinsdag Radio Germany) - "I like the Evolution mix."
 
Roual Galloway - (Faith Fanzine/Radio) - "Will support Last Call."

Across The Line – (BBC Ulster) – “Really like the Helmut remix of Last Call.”
 
Karlos Sense - (Ibiza Sonica) - "Very good Palmcove. Full support from me in my sets... Congratulations."

Nuno dos Santos - "Helmut remix of last call is cool! Micro acid is also nice!"
 
Chaim - "Evolution Mix is cool stuff."
 
Seth Troxler - "The remixes are cool."
 
AFFKT - "Evolution Mix...Nice one, will play it!"
  
Brothers' Vibe - "ALL good - will play."
  
Andrew Grant - (DC-10/Barraca) - "Helmut Ebritsch Remix...deep with punch "
 
Anderson Noise - "Last Call is very good."
 
Jose de Divina - "Evolution mix is a good track."
 
Oleg Poliakov - "I love Palmcove, will play it!"
 
Michel de Hey - "After hearing the original, I thought this is not the one, However 2+3+4 gave makes me want to shake my hips."
 
Remo - (Be @ Space) - "Well done! An ep that confirms how good Lucidflow is!! Ebritsch Remix is my fav! Full support!"

Gorge - "Will play the original!"
 
Okain - "Really nice original mix."
 
Danny Tenaglia - "Thanks will support this!!"
 
Club Madnezz Holland - "Last Call...love the bass!"
 
Valka - (Paris One Reverse) - "Last Call is so mmmmmmmhhhhh! Will definitely play, and more than once!" 
 
Chris Ç - (Dinamo.FM / Acik Radio Istanbul) - "Very nice again and I love the remix version or Last Call. Ace goes on!"
 
Kiko Martínez - (DocePulgadas RadioShow) - "Helmut Ebritsch Remix...GOOD RHYTHMS!!!"
 
Steve Parry - (Juice FM) - "Evolution mix is cool, Helmut mix is good too, and i like Micro Acid mix."
 
Jose Maria Ramon - (Ibiza Global Radio) - "Deep and sweet!!! Fits perfect on my radio shows on Ibiza Global Radio full support!!!"
 
Ceoltronic Radio - (RTE Pulse, Dublin) - "Solid as always. Love the consistency out of Lucid. Will feature on Ceoltronic for sure. Full support." 
 
Diversions - (CHRY 105.5FM Toronto, Canada) - "Lovin the Helmut Ebritsch Remix." 

Tsugi Magazine France - "Micro Acid Mix...like it!"

LF010 - Carlos Sánchez and DJ Ray - Last Call - Helmut Ebritsch Remix

A Teenage Dream

A Teenage Dream (Instrumental Version)

I'll Make the Most of My Sins

So in Love

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