Random Musings, August 2016

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)

Click here to buy vinyl or pre-order in digital: https://li.sten.to/INT02

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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

Out Now: https://lnk.to/CRM288

Dino Lenny returns to Crosstown Rebels with his latest single ‘I’ve Learned That’, accompanied by remixes  from Shadow Child and Jonathan Kaspar - plus his own take with Fed Conti. 

A regular on labels including Afterlife, Ellum, Innervisions, and Diynamic, London-based Italian-born DJ/producer  and Fine Human Records boss Dino Lenny’s solo and collaborative catalogue continues to grow as he features as  one of the most consistent names within the worlds of house and techno. Having released his first EP on the label  in 2019, he now returns to Damian Lazarus’ Crosstown Rebels for a second outing with the release of his  touching new single ‘I’ve Learned That’ - which is one of a collection of records dedicated to his daughter - with  remixes from Shadow Child, Jonathan Kaspar, and his own interpretation alongside Fed Conti. 

“My daughter Victoria is seven years old. Since she was born, I always felt I had to make sure she knew  about me straight away. You never know how much time you have. At first, I was going to write a diary  with all my thoughts and stuff like that. But if she’s a little bit like me, she’d probably pick up the book a  few times and leave it there. So I decided to transform my thoughts for her into songs. ‘I’ve Learned That’  is one of those.” - Dino Lenny. 

Shaped by emotive piano keys, blooming strings and refined drums, ‘I’ve Learned’ showcases a rich and  heartwarming production taking cues from dance music and beyond as the track’s uplifting and inspiring vocals  carry the production across nine minutes of delight. 

Beginning the transition towards more traditional electronic spheres, his remix alongside Fed Conti utilises vibrant  guitar licks and a luminous bassline to head into a late-night discovery of disco influences. Next, Shadow Child’s  ‘Classic Mix’ is a skippy house gem as bumping low-ends work amongst hazy chords, with Jonathan Kaspar’s  remix moving deeper via surging synths for a hypnotic and thrilling ride to close. 

Tracklist  
1. I’ve Learned That 
2. I’ve Learned That (Dino Lenny & Fed Conti Remix) 
3. I’ve Learned That (Shadow Child Classic Mix) 
4. I’ve Learned That (Jonathan Kaspar Remix)

Dino Lenny, Shadow Child, Jonathan Kaspar

I've Learned That

Dino Lenny - I’ve Learned That (Jonathan Kaspar Remix)

Tief Music mainstays Sisterhood release their second EP for the label following up their hugely successful 'Call Me Ishmael' released back in 2013. Tunnels features three original tracks showing the London based duo's versatility and maturity as producers. The EP kicks off with 'Doublespeak', a hard-hitting peak time track, filled with arpeggiated synths and dubbed out FX. 'Tunnels' is deep and sparse, slowly building throughout its 7 minute run. Bicep reconstruct the title track, morphing it into a punchy, bassline focused roller with piercing atmospheric pads. 'Believe' closes the EP, a dreamy, sample based track utilizing beautiful floating chords to great effect.  

Distributed by Kristina Records: kristinarecords.com 
Mastered by Alden Tyrell

Pre-Order: bit.ly/TIEF005
Contact matt@tiefmusic.com for press or demo submission.

Sisterhood - Tunnels (Bicep Remix) (TIEF005)

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PREMIERE: Come Closer — Glory (Original Mix) [Strangely Enough]

Till My Baby Gets Back

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After closing out 2023 with the beautiful CONSTELLATIONS EP by JKJK, we thought it only makes sense carry on in 2024 with a reimagined version of it. Regarding the personnel doing the actual reimagining we assembled a stellar cast of producers from different realms of the galaxy we call „club music“, and we couldn’t be more happy with what they all came up with.

Our man in Budapest Sobek takes „Constellations“ to the big room, and hell yeah, it’s feeling quite comfortable there, creating a certified banger, hands in the air guaranteed.

Artwork by Lorenz Klingebiel
Mastered by Lopazz

BANDCAMP

JKJK - Constellations (Sobek Remix)

Artist: Mira & Landikhan
Track: Laika (Original Mix)
Label: LNDKHN
Release date: 06/12/2024
Buy: www.beatport.com/release/laika/4816282

PREMIERE: Mira & Landikhan - Laika (Original Mix) [LNDKHN]

A little Bass, Mucho Drums and a Touch of Fun - Action!

https://www.beatport.com/track/the-works/20064757

https://www.traxsource.com/track/13200480/the-works-original-mix

Romax - The Works

The outstanding Sincopat Been Touched series is back with another electronic music gem. Following its leitmotiv, this new release brings you a new pack of exciting and freestyle dance music, moving further away of conceptualism and rules. Sincopat Beentouched is a new gateaway for music artists to put their fresh ideas into. Twenty seventh EP comes by the new and rising talent of Jobe. Enjoy!

BeenTouched 27

JOBE - Colossus [BeenTouched 27]

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Hot off a no nonsense package of direct and detailed house music, we're happy to give away Rafael Cerato's Mind Remix of 'Knick,' from TRU.

For those who don't know, TRU. are a pair of analogue loving producers who can count Laurent Garnier as a premiere fan, after having played both tracks off their Loot Recordings 'Knick/Skalar' EP at Panorama Bar to a superb reaction.

Rafael Cerato, a man with numerous top releases on labels like Systematic, Diynamic, Suara and many others, works his magic on 'Knick' by delivering an energetic powerhouse that incorporates the Minimoog lead, but turns it up a notch with a blistering arrangement of melodies into a storm of multiple octaves.

"Knick/Skalar" is now available on Loot Recordings

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Free Download: TRU - Knick (Rafael Cerato's Mind Remix)

forthcoming as part of the 'Amelie' EP

follow MUUI: @muuimusic

Partial PR: The 46th release on microCastle welcomes Patrick Carrera aka MUUI to the label for his debut EP. The Berlin based artist has long been praised for his distinctive design and creative vision. A collection of rare, hard to find equipment coupled with endless nights in the studio has seen Patrick carve out a sound all his own. Never stagnant, always evolving and resonating through his memorable live shows, continuing to deliver a fresh message as he tours the globe. Now following releases for Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and Marc Poppcke's Crossfrontier Audio, MUUI makes his much anticipated microCastle debut with a brand new 4 track EP entitled 'Amelie'.

Built on a collection of snapshots from MUUI's recent live gigs, the EP showcases the Berlin based artist at his creative peak. Beginning with the dynamic and disturbed 'Iusa', it sets a tone for the rest of the EP, which flows through a storyboard of moods and emotional timepieces. As Patrick describes "Careless & reckless. When there is nothing, there lies everything. 'Iusa' is built with minimal elements, derived from a track I wrote many months before that encompassed many ideas, too many. It went through many make over's, removing piece by piece, stripping it down to what it is. Achieving a lot with very little."

MUUI - Iusa (Original Mix) [microCastle] (Preview)

The remixes of Lumière Sombre has been released. Check all 3 here.

Lumière Sombre (Remixes)

Get it here....

Lumière Sombre (Luca Bacchetti, Carlo Ruetz, Woz Remixes) - NM2

forthcoming as part of the 'Amelie EP'

follow MUUI: @muuimusic

Partial PR: The 46th release on microCastle welcomes Patrick Carrera aka MUUI to the label for his debut EP. The Berlin based artist has long been praised for his distinctive design and creative vision. A collection of rare, hard to find equipment coupled with endless nights in the studio has seen Patrick carve out a sound all his own. Never stagnant, always evolving and resonating through his memorable live shows, continuing to deliver a fresh message as he tours the globe. Now following releases for Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and Marc Poppcke's Crossfrontier Audio, MUUI makes his much anticipated microCastle debut with a brand new 4 track EP entitled 'Amelie'.

The journey continues with the understated yet poignant 'Viik' which finds MUUI exploring subterranean textures and exquisite designs. A genuine sounding creation born from a positive headspace, in the words of Patrick "Delicate. Meditative. Positive. Like throwing paint onto a wall.  Bringing a smile to a strangers face. Sharing special moments with people you love. There was no question so there is no answer."

MUUI - Viik (Original Mix) [microCastle] (Preview)

This is "Suddenly Silence".
Produced right after the start of the pandemic in March. Probably the nastiest track I've ever done in my life (for a reason).
I don't think I could ever top the tension level of this one. It's really like that. Tracks speak of memories. And this one is pure rage.

"It starts slowly, it speeds up a little. It comes to the point that it first scratches your heart and then the stomach. And then goes up, and up, and up, and up, and up. And you want more of it, more and again more, to the point that, you know, it will never be enough."

@stilvortalent

Cosmic Silence

Suddenly Silence

Cioz - Suddenly Silence (Original Mix)

microcastle | est. 2009

microcastle is an electronic music imprint from the north, Canada. Releasing on vinyl, cassette and digital, the label is an outlet for borderless creation. The selective nature of the platform allows each artist to operate freely, where stylistic blueprints and conventional dance floor dynamics are lifted. A home for anyone who carves their own path, each microcastle project is unique unto itself, unmindful of trends, refreshingly organic and initiated with the intent of entering the unknown, from leftfield headphone listening to rebellious dance floors around the world. 

Label Artists: 16 Bit Lolitas, Spooky, Cornucopia, Guy J, Eagles & Butterflies, Echonomist, Upercent, Olaf Stuut, Ivory, Adrian Roman, MULYA, Ditian, Yubik, Radeckt, Solique, Presia, Auggie, Colossio, Shiffer, Speaking In Tongues, Kadosh & Nariz, Ruede Hagelstein, Santiago Garcia, Marvin & Guy, Chaim, Darlyn Vlys, Zombies In Miami, Mathias Schober, Love Over Entropy, Luca Bacchetti, Brian Cid, Khen, Chicola, Sahar Z, Cid Inc, Jamie Stevens, Henry Saiz, Monkey Safari, Third Son, Jeremy Olander, GROJ, Fairmont, Charlie May, Max Cooper, YokoO, Petar Dundov, Nhar, Clarian.

MUUI - Iusa (Original Mix) [microCastle] (Preview)

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