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The seventh release on Kunai Records finds the label bosses Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic returning with their latest studio creation. The much loved trio last appeared on their home imprint with 'Domino Effect' which was released in June of this year. 'Keep In Touch' is their latest and comes with two amazing remixes from Quivver and Ioan Gamboa. 
Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic have always diversified their sound. A look back over their discography shows a huge body of work with all spectrums of progressive music being explored at one time or another. 'Keep In Touch' continues the recent trend into deep, driving and trippy territory. Following a strong intro filled with lovely aquatics and ethereal sounding vocal elements a massive groove eventually drops in and charges forward. It's rolling gallop is immediately powerful and the surrounding design complements it well. A dazzling display of sonic sounds and warm rhythms lead the track into the main breakdown. Here a more distinct theme is unleashed with grinding sound swells and waning tones combining for some strong harmonic hooks. The electricity further multiplies in the second half with phasing rhythms and driving bass lines pushing the track to an epic conclusion. Another big but also sonically satisfying production from Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic. 
The first remix is supplied John Graham aka Quivver who is making his debut appearance on Kunai Records. The storied UK producer has never wavered over the course of his now 20 plus year career. Quivver’s unmistakeable grooves remain some of the most powerful and effective around. Fresh off an outstanding production for his Boz Boz imprint Quivver delivers an excellent club  rendition of 'Keep In Touch'. John has stripped the production right down and  has once again nailed a contemporary groove based monster.  Reshaped elements from the original have been transformed into highly infectious,  rhythmic hooks and the tough, techy framework is undeniably groovy. Another outstanding remix from Quivver which you're bound to be hearing a lot in the coming months. 
The second and final remix on the release is provided by Ioan Gamboa who is also making his first appearance on Kunai Records. The Spanish born but now Berlin based producer has had a great 2014 thus far. It's a year that saw the release of his debut album 'Vibrations' along with a nice complement of singles for Balkan Connection and Proton Music. For his 'Keep In Touch' interpretation Ioan has delivered a trippy, musical sounding masterpiece. The tough framework keeps things neatly on the dance floor while layers of spacey electronics tantalize the senses. Crisp percussion and strong hypnotic rhythms push the track into the main break where the main themes from the original get reinvented wonderfully. The breakdown's drummy build and spacey top end is full of anticipatory vibes and the restrained re-entry is sure to be a delight for the educated club goers out there. Fabulous remix from Ioan which rounds out a top notch release on Kunai Records once again. 

Review by Mitch Alexander
Cover design by Michael Gaida

KUN07 Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic - Keep In Touch(Quivver Remix)

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Finishing the triology, here is Disc 3 of my “Re-mix” collection of the GOAT Renaissance DJ Mix originally done by Sasha and Digweed in 1994.  Disc 3 follows the same format of Disc 1 and 2, using the exact same track selection as the original,  but using all remixes of those iconic tracks. This mix includes several new, unheard remixes from the likes of Blue Amazon, Digital Department, Medway x 2, Dave Gluskin and me, Off Meta).  Other mixes were sourced from the years and decades after 1994 when this mix series was created including Ralph Rosario, Framewerk, Hybrid and Steve Gerrard. 
It  has been an absolute blast to recreate these mixes. I revere this DJ Mix and Sasha and Digweed as the best to ever do it. Finding new remixes, and commissioning others from some of my favorite producers, and creating my own edits has been a true passion project. It’s been even more inspiring as comments from fellow S&D and Renaissance lovers rolled in on Discs 1 and 2.  The positive response has blown me away and kept me motivated as Disc 3 took much longer than I expected.   

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This track, produced in 2007, captures the essence of the golden era of progressive house and trance. Its sound is deeply atmospheric, built around evolving layers of lush pads, subtle textures, and hypnotic rhythms. The progression unfolds gradually, creating a sense of space and emotional depth that pulls the listener inward. Warm basslines and crisp percussion blend seamlessly with reverb-soaked melodies, giving the track a timeless, immersive feel. It’s the kind of music that bridges introspection and motion — perfect for late-night journeys, deep sets, or simply losing yourself in sound.

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In the most comprehensive display of the Afterlife sound so far, Tale Of Us compile 12 of the tracks they’ve been playing to great effect over recent months into an impressive and truly singular statement of their sound.
As well is possible from recorded music, these tracks bottle the spirit of the Afterlife events. A mixture of richly accomplished artists and new talents provide a focused and consistently high-quality collection. Label heads Tale Of Us collaborate with Ovend on the mesmerizing ‘Red Sky’, setting the bar for their guests. Acclaimed acts such as Mathew Jonson , Recondite , Woo York and Hunter/Game are amongst a wealth of ability in the likes of Aether , Denis Horvat , Keith Carnal , Per:sona , Black Peters , Darse
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1. Aether - Beyond The Lights
2. Tale Of Us & Ovend - Red Sky
3. Denis Horvat - Bruto
4. Keith Carnal - Cloudy Monday
5. Per:sona - 393
6. Recondite - Hundred1
7. Black Peters - Avenue B
8. Mathew Jonson - The Prophet
9. Darse - Horus
10. Mathame - Timeshift
11. Hunter/Game - Illusion
12. Woo York - Hypernova

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Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic created the Mistique Music imprint in 2008. Over the course of the last 5 years the label has grown into one of the most recognized and loved imprints in the progressive house underground. Mistique has become one of the ideal electronic music avenues for both seasoned producers and new up and coming talents to showcase their skills. The label has since branched off into several other areas with Mistique Digital,  Mistique Emotion and Mistique Dream all focusing on other genres including Tech House, Ambient, Electronica and Trance. Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic are now set to embark on a new label project entitled 'Kunai'. The "Kunai' imprint has been created to showcase the newest original material from Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic in conjunction with some very special remixes which will accompany each release. The top talents  and most highly regarded names of electronic music will be showcased on Kunai and thus the label will keep to a much stricter and more spacious release schedule of about 10 per calendar year.  Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic will look to expand their far reaching sound even further on Kunai and with several A-list remixes already completed Kunai looks set to be one of the best new labels as 2013 moves forward.

KUN07 Michael & Levan and Stiven Rivic - Keep In Touch(Quivver Remix)

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