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ECR107 | Darren Bray - Unreal

EC216 | Valen Frando - Reversa EP

ECR108 | Bowsie - Not Over Yet

ECR109 | Audioglider - Crepuscular

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Sean McClellan - Heaven (Nick Lewis White Dove Remix) [Mirabilis]
Just Her - Will We Ever Learn [Selador]
Audiojack - Subterranea [Crosstown Rebels]
VegaZ SL - Dreaming You [Emotional Content Recordings]
Framewerk - I LOVE U [Capital Heaven]
GHEIST - You [RADAU]
Audioglider - Wake Me Before I Drift (K Loveski Remix) [Droid9]
Underworld - Cowgirl (Nicolas Rada Remix)

Emotional Content Radio - Nick Lewis Guest Mix

A landmark achievement for a consistently high-performing imprint sees Emotional Content Recordings reach their 100th release with the aptly titled, “Century”.

Showcasing fresh and original music from a host of new and established artists, many of whom have shaped the label’s success since its 2014 inception, “Century” presents a snapshot of modern underground dance music after a tumultuous two years, through a lens of global cooperation, togetherness and undiminished creativity.

Spearheading proceedings, a “Trident” of raw bassline vitality energises, and where emotional intensity creates a dramatic opening before the luscious sounds of “Sky Blue” hit the heights with its sparkling beauty. A “Night by the Fire” warms the musical soul with its earworm melodies and burning intensity, while “Doxtoutheo” creates a richly cadenced groove, full of percussive intricacy and delicate melodic flourishes that blossom post-breakdown.

Glistening in harmonious rivulets, “Lake Drizzle” is a sumptuous array of glistening sonic patterns that builds into a waterfall of sounds by its denouement, while the high-flying “Cirrus” scuds across the stereo spectrum with ease as analogue bass groove and shimmering arps pulsate gently alongside. “Beauty Creeps” is propelled forward by an uneasy chord progression where a delicate rhythmic cadence is the perfect match for melodic layers and snare rolls to provide a natural evolution. Meanwhile, the intricate percussive backdrop and syncopated chords of “Fireglow” burns brightly before modulated lead line heats up the second half with fiery passion.

A chest-thumping kick boosts “Nexus 6” into a spell-binding array of motifs and white-noise effects that hit the heights in the third movement, before the “Legend of Miranda” creates a magical soundscape full of energy and vivacity, building to a searing glissando lead. The sonic intensity of “Turmoil” creates a hypnotic energy with its 16th note synth whirl and heavily effected vocal cuts, while “Tonight” creates a club-friendly atmosphere built upon head-shaking groove and synth work with a thrilling bassline progression adding further to the intensity.

A return to the progressive breaks force of yesteryear and the in vogue sound of the here and now, “Hello Darkness” elegantly juxtaposes a rich breakbeat foundation with a smooth melodic narrative that tells its own story, evolving into a driving musical masterpiece. The bass-heavy groove of “Flying with Chords” is tempered by detuned Orbital-esque chords that swim in dizzying fashion with filtered intensity. Building with ease, a sonic mosaic paints a bright and thoroughly modern picture before “Y Knot” closes the party with its anthemic progressive vibe and Underworld-esque melodic refrains. Gleaming arps and sustained pads hit the mark as a driving kick and ticking hats adds weight and dancefloor knowhow.

A towering edifice on the dance music skyline, “Century” clearly stands out as a glowing beacon and symbol of a bright musical future.

Words by James Warren

Century

Century (Mixed)

Enemy

Enemy [Emotional

Showcasing fresh and original music from a host of new and established artists, many of whom have shaped the label's success since its 2014 inception, "Century" presents a snapshot of modern underground dance music after a tumultuous two years, through a lens of global cooperation, togetherness and undiminished creativity.

Spearheading proceedings, a "Trident" of raw bassline vitality energises, and where emotional intensity creates a dramatic opening before the luscious sounds of "Sky Blue" hit the heights with its sparkling beauty. A "Night by the Fire" warms the musical soul with its earworm melodies and burning intensity, while "Doxtoutheo" creates a richly cadenced groove, full of percussive intricacy and delicate melodic flourishes that blossom post-breakdown.

Glistening in harmonious rivulets, "Lake Drizzle" is a sumptuous array of glistening sonic patterns that builds into a waterfall of sounds by its denouement, while the high-flying "Cirrus" scuds across the stereo spectrum with ease as analogue bass groove and shimmering arps pulsate gently alongside. "Beauty Creeps" is propelled forward by an uneasy chord progression where a delicate rhythmic cadence is the perfect match for melodic layers and snare rolls to provide a natural evolution. Meanwhile, the intricate percussive backdrop and syncopated chords of "Fireglow" burns brightly before modulated lead line heats up the second half with fiery passion.

A chest-thumping kick boosts "Nexus 6" into a spell-binding array of motifs and white-noise effects that hit the heights in the third movement, before the "Legend of Miranda" creates a magical soundscape full of energy and vivacity, building to a searing glissando lead. The sonic intensity of "Turmoil" creates a hypnotic energy with its 16th note synth whirl and heavily effected vocal cuts, while "Tonight" creates a club-friendly atmosphere built upon head-shaking groove and synth work with a thrilling bassline progression adding further to the intensity.

A return to the progressive breaks force of yesteryear and the in vogue sound of the here and now, "Hello Darkness" elegantly juxtaposes a rich breakbeat foundation with a smooth melodic narrative that tells its own story, evolving into a driving musical masterpiece. The bass-heavy groove of "Flying with Chords" is tempered by detuned Orbital-esque chords that swim in dizzying fashion with filtered intensity. Building with ease, a sonic mosaic paints a bright and thoroughly modern picture before "Y Knot" closes the party with its anthemic progressive vibe and Underworld-esque melodic refrains. Gleaming arps and sustained pads hit the mark as a driving kick and ticking hats adds weight and dancefloor knowhow.

A towering edifice on the dance music skyline, "Century" clearly stands out as a glowing beacon and symbol of a bright musical future.

Emotional Content / EC2

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