Gabriel Ananda's debut for Suara Recordings

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https://interpret-music.com Following on from their trailblazing debut, the second offering INT02 from Interpret finds Upercent presenting a five-track showcase. Based in València, the Spanish artist has continued to delight forward-thinking music connoisseurs with his daring brand of electronic futurism. An enthusiastic attitude towards experimentation, coupled with extraordinary creative vision has made Upercent one of the more unique artists to emerge in recent years. Continuing to explore and expand his sonic palate, the Valencia resident now returns with the much anticipated ‘Sentit Opost’.

Highly stylized across its five selections, it is the eclectic experimentation of ‘Agrair’ which sets the tone for the release. Backed by a buoyant cadence, a storyboard of stammered vocal edits and fluttery sax riffs delight against a backdrop of exotic drums and percussive fragments. Building with a subdued majesty, its smoky resonance makes you think but also feel, conjuring up otherworldly visions, perhaps from a time we’ve yet to experience. For Upercent, it’s a piece that holds special significance, not only for its arcane nature but for the time in which it was crafted.

Moving forward, Upercent’s avant-garde style raises the bar with the florid sounds of ‘Les Granotes’. Concise and stirring at under six minutes in length, its cerebral nature is enthralling, bound by themes that are both organic and electric. Although a pang of melancholia seeps out of each icy tone, there is a note of jubilance in Upercent’s discombobulated beats and militant design qualities. It’s this limitless exhalation that takes the Valencia resident back to his childhood, reflecting on a time where the roots of this creation ultimately lie.

Spectacular sonic acrobats unite on the project’s third selection ‘Atrapa’, an expression translated from its Valencian origins to ‘addicted to something you like’. Upercent’s rhythmic expression has always been one of his most identifiable and inimitable traits. Here he explores that narrative further with clever coactions between layers of machine-gun-like cadence, morphing vocals and lively percussive splashes. Its adventurous spirit is something Upercent relishes in, as he continues to survey his creative process.

Splitting moods between the exotic and dystopian is ‘Romancer’. A frenetic sci-fi delight, complete with the perfect balance of rhythmic crunch and diabolic distortion. Succinct in delivery and monolithic in design, it etches towards a darker monochrome, perfectly setting the stage for the collection’s closer and most experimental cut ‘Arquitecte’. A unique and entrancing sonic ecosystem accentuated by whimsical vocal fragments and ghostly electronics. A piece where Upercent stretches his creative scope further while remaining fluid within the confines of the release.

Often celebrated for his ability to blend, blur and cross-pollinate genres, Upercent has ventured further with the ‘Sentit Opost’ collection, into a time of true innovation, traversing a multitude of realms and dimensions, while excelling throughout.


Tracklist
01. / A1  Agrair
02. / A2  Les Granotes
03. / B1  Atrapa
04. / B2  Romancer
05. Arquitecte (only digital)

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Sentit Opost

INT02 | Upercent - Atrapa

Frankey & Sandrino: Optical (Original Version)
Taken from Optical EP

Download/Stream: FAS.lnk.to/optical

Release date: 2022-01-14
Uploaded to Soundcloud by Frankey & Sandrino
Represented by Frills GmbH, Berlin
ISRC: GB7NR2226501
Distributed by Above Board Distribution (https://www.aboveboard.com)
© 2022 Crosstown Rebels (https://www.crosstownrebels.com)
 
Composed by Frank Beckers, Sandrino Tittel
Composed and produced by rank Beckers, Sandrino Tittel
Lyrics by rank Beckers, Sandrino Tittel
Produced by rank Beckers, Sandrino Tittel

Frankey & Sandrino - Optical

'Veluw,' which was written in a cabin in De Veluwe, a vast forest in the Netherlands which had a clear impact on the sounds. Streams of lush melody, harmonic bell sounds and subtle clicks all unfold in loose yet elegant fashion up top and slowly but surely lock you in a trance. Sweeping strings add scale and bring plenty of positive emotions.

Milio - Veluw

Can't Stop is Jonathan Kaspar's debut EP on Maeve.

The title track runs to almost 12 mins and although debated and discussed many times, both the artist and label felt the track needs this length to fully intoxicate a dance floor. It is, in short, a trip.

Mano Le Tough steps up on remix duties for Can't Stop and delivers his signature magic touch. Littered with live percussive elements, it takes the original to deeper hypnotic level before firing the machines into life and surprising the listener with a soaring hook and glittering melodies.

Come Close is a straight up, heads down techno roller, made for late nights and hazy mornings in special dancing spaces. Rounding off the release is, "Too Late But Sorry", a sweet track that is reminiscent early Kompakt records in its beauty and pace.

All four tunes have their place in any DJ set and already have found an adoring audience the world over, it's fair to say we are extremely proud to have this on Maeve.
credits
released October 12, 2023

Mastered by Gio Conti

Jonathan Kaspar - Can't Stop

Guy Mantzur & Roy Rosenfeld - Epika (Original Mix)

Fabio Giannelli - Persynthive Interlude(Original Mix)[Perpetualis]

Out now on Permanent Vacation X (10 year anniversary compilation)
https://perm-vac.bandcamp.com/album/permanent-vacation-x-10-years-label-anniversary

The Drifter – Space Ramp

Oslo

The long awaited ep by Mulya is finally here! Nothing less than a strong four trackers ready to burn many dance floors. An essential mix of heavy drums and effective melodies.

@mulyamusic