Melissa Etheridge played in my hometown, Groningen, on 21 May 1994. My first big stadium concert! I was...23 years of age...oh my...how time flies:-)
Awesome concert and since that concert I became a fan. She's great live and I still enjoy going to see her play live. Wish she'd played more often in the Netherlands!

Melissa Etheridge plays Martinihal, Groningen/The Netherlands, 1994

Clubsonica Records rounds out the summer season by welcoming Ruben Karapetyan back to the label for his debut EP. Born in Armenia but now calling Los Angeles home, Ruben has carved out a unique place in the electronic underground. On the strength of his fresh, progressive sound Ruben quickly earned praise from the genre’s trendsetters in Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while also becoming a regular in Beatport’s competitive sales charts. This resurgence also re-established Ruben’s DJ career, one which saw him share the stage with Sasha & Digweed, Sven Vath and Orbital as part of lineups at legendary events and club nights. Seemingly in constant motion, Ruben’s Clubsonica debut came in 2023 with a remix of ‘Kamikaze’ by K Loveski and Geronimo Eguiguren, a project which would be followed by a contribution to the label’s popular Sampler series later that same year. Now, Ruben returns to Clubsonica for his first artist EP ‘Neurotransmitter | Parisian Vibe’, alongside remixes from Gai Barone and Molac. 

Beginning with the cosmic qualities of ‘Neurotransmitter’, Ruben's craftsmanship reveals itself, as striking chord stabs, phasing sonics and percolating effects flicker atop punchy kick drums and chunky grooves. It's this astral collage which carves out a heady path into a brief but thought-provoking break, one which proves to be tension filled. Ethereal phrasing and swirling noise drift amidst icy synth mutations and billowing sonics for a prophetic mood, eventually giving way to a charged finale that’s nicely suited to the astute dancefloors out there. Meanwhile, the companion piece ‘Parisian Vibe’ follows suit with a similarly tough and modern progressive approach. Ruben’s elusive production chops serve him well here as he crafts a seven-minute journey that is bursting with ultrasonic qualities and a keen sense of rhythm and groove. Flowing through wavy arps and retro acid lines, the first act evolves with a veteran's savvy, eventually revealing an emotive break complete with a tasteful marriage of hopeful pads and haunting vocals, a poignant fusion of sound which is sure to leave long lasting memories on the dancefloor.

Returning to the label for the lone interpretation of ‘Neurotransmitter’ is Gai Barone. With an esteemed career stretching the better part of two decades, Gai Barone has become one of electronic music’s most sought-after artists. Afterglow, Bedrock, Lost & Found, Renaissance and his own Patternized Recordings imprint have been landing spots for some of his most notable work. In a year that has already seen Gai record chart topping remixes for Dreaming Awake, RKP and Vapour Recordings, the talented Italian now returns to Clubsonica with an exhilarating take on ‘Neurotransmitter’. Taking a smooth progressive approach, Gai constructs a tight rhythmic core, complemented with punchy beats, reprocessed sonics and cascading arps. It's this colourful fusion of sound which ultimately makes for a version that is both melodic and club-effective; one that should crossover to a variety of dancefloors across the remainder of the summer season. 

The release concludes with Molac with the lone interpretation of ‘Parisian Vibe’. Based in Ecuador, Molac has carved out a unique sonic identity in the world of electronic music and organic house. His resume is highlighted by releases via All Day I Dream, Songuara, The Soundgarden, Watergate and more. Now, fresh off a well-received debut on Renaissance's long-standing imprint, Molac adds Clubsonica to his resume with an inspired rendition of ‘Parisian Vibe’. Opting for a lighter, more celestial approach, Molac's colorful monochromes, hopeful atmospherics and effortless grooves make this ideal for the morning hours when emotions are at their most vulnerable, in turn adding another weapon to your arsenal.

Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez
A&R by Kamilo Sanclemente | Dabeat
Mastered by Dub On Audio on Remixes
Press Release by Mitch Alexander
Design by Dave Caro

Neurotransmitter | Parisian Vibe

Neurotransmitter (Original Mix)

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Ruben Karapetyan - Neurotransmitter [Clubsonica Records]

Neurotransmitter (Gai Barone Remix)

Ruben Karapetyan - Neurotransmitter (Gai Barone Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Parisian Vibe (Original Mix)

Ruben Karapetyan - Parisian Vibe [Clubsonica Records]

Parisian Vibe (Molac Remix)

Ruben Karapetyan - Parisian Vibe (Molac Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Melissa Etheridge played in my hometown, Groninge, on 21 May 1994. My first big stadium concert! I was...23 years of age...oh my...how time flies:-)
Awesome concert and since that concert I became a fan. She's great live and I still enjoy going to see her play live. Wish she'd played more often in the Netherlands!

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