HIGHLIGHTS

And just like that TAU hit release No. 50! To celebrate this milestone what else could they do but gather up an elite squad of our closest comrades, new and old, to deliver a huge new installment of their Spektrum series. Spektrum 5 continues TAU’s quest to present the highest quality retrofuturism we can find, with an assorted cast of supremely talented artists all bringing their A-game for our beloved followers. So, here’s a breakdown of what to expect from this mouthwatering new compilation.

‘Ipanema Maneira’ from INVŌKER kicks off in dramatic style with a pensive build up. INVŌKER’s musicality is evident throughout, with the steady rise in tension timed to perfection, each additional layer of sound cultivating a spinetingling atmosphere. A sublime cut. A.C.N. brings the heat with ‘Hekima’, a wonderfully melodic track that brings us back to the emotive aspect of ourselves. Warm bass and inspiring pads take us inward, for some brief introspection, but soon the energy of the beats and the riff increase, eliciting an uplifting vibe.

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Spektrum 5

Premiere: INVŌKER - Ipanema Maneira [TAU]

INVŌKER - Superhero [XYZ075]
Release Date - 9.2.2024
Stream/Buy - xyzlabel.lnk.to/SuperheroEP

Coming off the highly-touted ‘Clean the Turbines (The Remixes)' EP just before the holidays, When We Dip XYZ is proud to kickstart a new era for the label with the ‘Superhero' EP by INVŌKER, including a remix from Motip White.

Hailing from La Réunion and now based in Paris, INVŌKER has crafted a sound of his own in recent years, marrying innovative concepts, memorable synth work and a remarkable sonic research in drums and textures. Siamese, Innervisions and TAU are home to a few of his recent outings.

Motip White, a mainstay of the imprint, is establishing himself as the latest in a long line of Cologne legends. His songwriting prowess, complemented by top-notch sound design, has been featured on Innervisions, Frau Blau, Anims and When We Dip XYZ.

The title-track, ‘Superhero' is an immediate attention-grabber with its tight groove, upbeat ad-libs and glitchy risers. As the tune develops, the celestial pad and main riff unfold into an ecstatic crescendo.

The constantly evolving arpeggio of ‘Requiem for a Detox' serves as an invitation to an indelible trip. Soothing vocal touches serve as backdrop, building in intensity and sighing in relief as the different chapters of the track succeed one another.

Sprinkling his own vocals to the mix, Motip White comes in with hard bass stabs, driving hi-hats and a haunting chord progression. The new full-blown synths added by White play a game of hide and seek with the arp from the original, a symmetry between climaxes and linking thread.

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Superhero

INVŌKER - Superhero

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Requiem For A Detox (Radio Edit) [When We Dip XYZ]

Chemistry

Childish Behaviour (INVŌKER's Adults Only Retouch)

INVŌKER ignites REBA's 'Texture Mixture' VA with steamy, dancefloor gem 'Lethal Intention.' 

Read more: https://whenwedip.com/2024/09/premiere-invoker-reba/

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Premiere: INVŌKER - Lethal Intentions [REBA]

Churches (Detroit Cut) [2024] [Innervisions]

Artist: INVOKER
Track: Tulum To Miami (Original Mix)
Label: The Hall Records
Release date: 11/10/2024
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