Clubsonica Records opens the fall season by welcoming Bemannte & Bruder back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Ireland, the Bemannte & Bruder duo first emerged in 2021 with a series of releases via longstanding UK imprint Stripped Recordings. Armed with a timeless progressive sound, Bemannte & Bruder were immediately tipped as a name to watch. Clubsonica has also become a comfortable home for the duo, with an EP and remix project released across the last twelve months. Now, following last years well received ‘Amongst the Stars' EP, Bemannte & Bruder make a welcome return to Clubsonica with ‘Summer Nights', alongside remixes from Antrim and Gux Jimenez. 

Noted for their timeless style, it is the title selection which leads the release off and only furthers that narrative. Tight kick drums and neatly manicured percussion provide a DJ friendly intro, as rippling bass tones and airy pads add depth and character. Cruising effortlessly across the first act, it's a panoramic arp which eventually steals the air, flowing through tasteful modulation while pushing energy into the main break. The duo's elusive vision shines across the interlude, as they maintain a perfect balance of emotive musicality with a tasteful sense of space, a contrast which an astute dancefloor will appreciate, before smoothly shifting gears into a kaleidoscopic finale. Selection two 'Mindbender' finds Bemannte & Bruder showcasing a more adventurous side of their repertoire. Once again created with pristine production quality, it's a free-flowing exchange of punchy grooves, percolating arps and clustered synth mutations which provide a sturdy backbone. The main break proves to be the highlight however, elevating mood through further modulation and astral artifacts, all while maintaining an underlying sense of flow for a wonderfully warped conclusion. Rounding out the three originals are the alluring qualities of 'Bigger Than Us', a track where the duo aims squarely at a melodic dancefloor. Bemannte & Bruder craft an aesthetic that is hopeful, groovy and undeniably musical, one that balances a loud-soft dynamic perfectly. Following a driving first act, it's an amalgamation of billowed piano's and holographic synths which co-ax beautifully across the break, before reverent textures meet explosive beats and swing heavy basslines for a retro-radiant finale.

Returning to the label for the lone interpretation of ‘Summer Nights' is Antrim. In what has been a storied career, Antrim has been prolific across the first three quarters of 2024. The Hernan Cattaneo supported ‘La Fin Du Monde' and ‘Meeting Point' would get the year underway in style, a release which found the Cordoba resident returning to Clubsonica, where he carries a long creative partnership. Now, Antrim returns to Clubsonica with an emotive take on ‘Summer Nights'. The Cordoba resident shows a deft hand and a strong sense of personality, as warm kick drums and fluid rhythms become smudged by sweeping sonics and emerging melodies. A light and airy first act, one which sets up a break of rolling pianos and wistful sonics, to carry out what is sure to be a rejuvenating dancefloor experience.

The release concludes with Gux Jimenez with the lone interpretation of ‘Bigger Than Us'. Hailing from Colombia, Gux Jimenez has been a fixture of his country's electronic music movement for over a decade. Best known for his emotive take on the progressive genre, he has showcased his music via trendsetting landing spots such as Mango Alley,, UV and his own OzLand imprint, while earning support from world class DJs Above & Beyond and Armin Van Buuren. Now, Gux returns to Clubsonica with a creative rendition of ‘Bigger Than Us'. Opting for a techier and more stripped down take on the track, Gux further fragments the main motifs over a bed of tough beats, timely vocal samples and metallic melodies, for a less musically dominant, yet equally engaging version that's perfect for the more daring dancefloors out there.

Summer Nights

Summer Nights (Antrim Remix)

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Bemannte & Bruder - Summer Nights (Antrim Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Mindbender (Original Mix)

Bemannte & Bruder - Mindbender [Clubsonica Records]

Bigger Than Us (Original Mix)

Bemannte & Bruder - Bigger Than Us [Clubsonica Records]

Bigger Than Us (Gux Jimenez Remix)

Bemannte & Bruder - Bigger Than Us (Gux Jimenez Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Clubsonica opens the month of November by welcoming ELECGROUND to the label for their debut EP. Hailing from Russia and made up of Sergey Silvertone, Eugene Amadeus and Andrey Uchvat, ELECGROUND first emerged in 2022 with an EP via Beatfreak's Limited division. Releases via Digital Emotions, Future Avenue, La Foresta, and Magnitude, amongst others would follow across the next two calendar years, making the trio a rising force in Russia's electronic underground. Now, following a summer EP for AH Digital, ELECGROUND continues on an upwards trajectory, adding Clubsonica to their resume with ‘Intergalactic Monster | Humanity', alongside remixes from Juan Deminicis and Pablo Arbelaez.

Beginning with the fluid sounds of ‘Humanity', ELECGROUND aims squarely for the dancefloor with great success. A smooth DJ friendly intro sets the pace for swing heavy basslines, delicate arps and precise percussive arrangements to create an energetic first act. A series of emotive chord changes and youthful vocal elements carve out a rejuvenating path into the break, bringing with them a sense of hopeful anticipation. Spoken word vocals build intrigue across the interlude, all while maintaining a strong melodic quality, before a smooth build pushes onwards to a finale that is equal parts nostalgic and emotive. The equally impressive 'Intergalactic Monster' serves as the companion piece and complements its predecessor very well. Geared more towards groovier dancefloor moments, ELECGROUND's tried and tested production chops serve them well here, bursting with colourful qualities and a keen sense of rhythm and groove. A haunting lead theme conjures up bucolic imagery leading into the break, bringing with it a serene state of mind, as granular effects eventually reveal a vortex of noise, before getting washed away in a powerful finale complete with delicate chord stabs and growling synth mutations.

Returning to the label with the lone interpretation of ‘Humanity' is Pablo Arbelaez. With a sound that incorporates elements from deep, tech and progressive house, the Armenia resident first emerged in 2019 on the strength of early tracks ‘The Crowd' and ‘Galaxia'. The next five calendar years would see Pablo choose his projects wisely, adding BCSA, Sun Theory, and Transensations to his discography. Now, making a welcome return to the label for his first remix, Pablo delivers an enchanting take on ‘Humanity'. Landing with a resounding thump, Pablo finds success with a robust, dancefloor minded approach. Warm kick drums and shapely grooves marry beautifully with flickering percussion and mysterious vocal elements. Tasteful piano stabs create an enduring main theme leading into the break, ultimately highlighting the journey, flowing through emotive musical progression for equal amounts of exhilaration and serenity.

The release concludes with Juan Deminicis with the lone interpretation of ‘Intergalactic Monster'. Long a favourite of progressive music's top tastemakers, the Argentinean artist has released on the genre's finest imprints, with Cid Inc's Replug Records, Guy J's Lost & Found and Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music all being regular homes for the talented Argentine. Also, no stranger to Clubsonica, the Buenos Aires resident has released four original productions and two remixes since making his label debut in 2017. Now, as 2024 reaches its final quarter, Juan returns to Clubsonica with a groovy rendition of 'Intergalactic Monster'. Bringing a contemporary club-effective state of mind, Juan reassembles the themes from the original for his own unique and dubbed out approach. Timely effects and shapeshifting overlays co-ax perfectly atop precise kick drums and chugging grooves, for what results in a tasteful and groove-centric rendition to round out the release in style.

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

Humanity | Intergalactic Monster

Intergalactic Monster (Original Mix)

ELECGROUND - Intergalactic Monster [Clubsonica Records]

Intergalactic Monster (Juan Deminicis Remix)

ELECGROUND - Intergalactic Monster (Juan Deminicis Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Humanity (Original Mix)

ELECGROUND - Humanity [Clubsonica Records]

Humanity (Pablo Arbelaez Remix)

ELECGROUND - Humanity (Pablo Arbelaez Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

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