RELEASE DATE 2020-08-31
LABEL Balkan Connection
CATALOG BALKAN0641

The latest release from Balkan Connection finds Serge Lander returning to the label for a new EP. The Ukrainian artist made his debut on the Serbian imprint in January of 2018 with the well received ‘Twilight’, before going on to release a second EP and a remix in 2019. Now following 2020 releases for Clinique Recordings and Electronic Tree, Serge returns to Balkan Connection with ‘Distortions’ alongside remixes from Donny Carr and Ed Steele.

This expansive pack begins with the title selection ‘Distortion’ which comes with a variety of smooth hypnotic concepts. Tough beats and detailed percussion lay the framework for a myriad of meandering synth motifs which combine for a uniquely ethereal journey. The second selection ‘The Elements’ follows suit with a similar vibe, quite melancholic with it’s pensive overlays and muted tones, but with a charged groove the message is sure to get delivered to the dance floor. ‘Time’ rounds out the originals with an eerie, effects laden narrative highlighted by luminous tones and cascading themes. Colourful and engaging, it makes for a quality late night vibe that should find favour with a broad range of old school progressive DJs.

The lone interpretation of ‘The Elements’ is provided by Ed Steele who makes his label debut. Releases on Sprout and One Of A Kind have highlighted a strong year for the UK artist who continues that momentum with a great remix here. Adding punch, drive and electricity have worked wonders in bringing Serge’s trippy concepts closer to the dance floor. Elastic-like synths highlight the first act, flowing through emotive chord changes and mind bending modulation, before an icy final break resets the groove for a driving finish.

Rounding out the release and providing the lone interpretation of ‘Time’ is Donny Carr who returns to the label for his second appearance. The US artist first appeared on the Serbian imprint in October of last year with a well received remix of Sam Scheme’s ‘Mrs. Zateeva’. 2020 has seen the Salt Lake City resident land releases on Juicebox Music and Mango Alley, with a remix on Droid9 also forthcoming. Here he brings his smooth progressive approach to ‘Time’ with great success. The hypnotic sensibility is high with a smooth yet commanding groove, charged rhythms and fiery percussion uniting for a stellar first act. The main themes get re-worked across the main break, bringing more of a surreal vibe, before the mood shifts once more as the groove drops for a chugging, atmospheric finale. A gorgeous remix from Donny which rounds out another great offering from Balkan Connection. Don’t miss it.

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Release Date: 31-08-2020

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Distortions

The Elements

Serge Landar - The Elements (Ed Steele Remix)

Por trás deste projeto, está Ismael Caetano, natural de Florianópolis, nascido em 04.07.1986 e dentro do cenário da música eletrônica desde 2009. 

Dansen, que em Holandês, significa; dançante. No qual faz jus ao seu estilo de som e de sua presença de palco. 

O projeto DANSEN possui uma nova identidade e conceito. Tem como intuito, dar ênfase ao Progressive Psytrance de uma forma diferente e marcante. 
Já se apresentou em grandes eventos como, El Fortin, 303 Stage Tour, Apuama e Universo Paralello edição 17. 

Inspirado sempre em artistas com alto astral e realizando um espelho de suas apresentações, Ismael tem a empatia com o público como sua principal ferramenta. 

Dono de uma presença de palco com muito carisma e altamente conectado com cada música que toca. 

Com muita seriedade, dedicação e cautela nas suas apresentações, procura manter-se sempre linkado com o público durante seu set. 

Tem como principal objetivo, a cada vez que aperta o play, fazer todos sentirem a mesma energia que sente, emanando uma conexão unica , visível e inexplicável. Ter o "Feeling" das tracks em sua playlist é o essencial, já que ama o que faz e sente prazer em compartilhar momentos que ficarão em suas mentes eternamente. 
Aqui vai uma lista seleta e compacta dos artistas que lhe inspiram:
Groundbass, Oxiv, James Monro, Captain Hook, Modus, Pixel, Dekel, GMS, Freedom Fighters, Gorovich, MVMB. 


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Behind this project is Ismael Caetano, a native of Florianópolis, born on 7/4/1986 and within the electronic music scene since 2009.

Dansen, which in Dutch means; dancing. In which it does justice to its sound style to be dancing to the mind and body of those who are connected.

The DANSEN project has a new identity and concept.
 Its purpose is to emphasize Progressive Psytrance in a different and striking way.
In the same year, he performed at festivals with the presence of artists such as; James Monro, Groundbass, Nora Matisse, Mental Broadcast and Subverso.

Always inspired by artists with high spirits and mirroring their performances, Ismael has empathy with the public as his main tool.

Owner of a stage presence with a lot of charisma and highly connected with each song he plays.

With great seriousness, dedication and caution in his presentations, he always tries to remain connected with the public during his set.

Its main objective, every time you press play, is to make everyone feel the same energy you feel, emanating a unique, visible and inexplicable connection. Having the "Feeling" of the tracks in your playlist is essential, since you love what you do and feel pleasure in sharing moments that will remain in your minds forever.
Here is a select and compact list of the artists who inspire you: 
Groundbass, Oxiv, Captain Hook, Modus, Pixel, Dekel, GMS, Freedom Fighters, MVMB. 

P.L.U.R

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