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)
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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

Electric J - So Good (Peredel Edit)

One of the TAU family’s prodigious talents, Upercent, returns for a four-track expedition into the creative expanse of his brilliant mind. Uper- cent’s unique sound, blending organic with synthetic and unorthodox effects, has captivated dance floors around the world. Unsurprisingly, his ability to weave stirring melody and emotive storylines into his productions has led to releases with Innervisions, Kompakt and Watergate, as well as several outings with TAU. With Etapa Plana, Upercent further solidifies his distinct sound...	
	
The EP opens with ‘Tranqui Tronco’, a nifty roller driven by dense percussion. A repeated vocal motif appears as the intro guides the listener into the first breakdown. Upercent’s use of unusual sounds and effects demonstrate his unmistakable sonic fingerprint, as the cut increases in vibrancy. Another breakdown raises the temperature even higher and the track rolls out with the same contagious, driving rhythm.	
		
‘Nuquelar’ follows, with a deep tribal rhythm oscillating at its core. As we dive head first into this cut, hefty drums and a range of urgent chimes and instrumental licks add depth. Warped vocals are also looped into the fold, creating a cacophony of odd sounds as Upercent carefully builds the tension with a huge breakdown. The energetic release brings us back down to Earth with the persistent rumble of booming drums taking the track to its conclusion.	
				
The penultimate cut is ‘Tempesta’, another dark and dense composition. Upercent’s talent for keeping it simple yet engaging, and just that little bit different, is evident here from the very start. This cut’s dramatic narrative keeps you locked in, as the percussion especially plays out a capti- vating story. A moment of peaceful reflection is injected at the midpoint, before we’re immersed in sonic theatrics once more. Moody drums and solemn bass giving this one its gloomy atmosphere.					
Finally, ‘Ruta’ closes the EP with its insistent energy. In typical Upercent style, this cut develops in a considered manner with layers of sound building steadily, cultivating a sinister atmosphere. The voice of a maniacal character enters the fray halfway through, accentuating the unset- tling vibes. An ominous tone pervades throughout, leaving the listener fully immersed in the dark side as the EP comes to an end...

Etapa Plena EP

Upercent - Nuquelar

The Electronic music world eagerly awaits the highly anticipated EP, 'Call Me (When You Are Sober)' by the talented artist and DJ, Martín Cozar. This exceptional release, featuring two mesmerizing original tracks and a captivating remix by label owner Rigopolar, is set to make its release on August 30th on Tour De Infinite. 

Martín Cozar's signature style takes flight in the opener 'Ground Control', offering listeners a hypnotic journey through space and sound. With its infectious beats and euphoric melodies, "Ground Control" is a testament to Cozar's mastery in creating immersive musical experiences. 

The title track follows, combining evocative vocal samples over a marching electro-disco-infused groove of pulsating synths and ethereal top lines. 

Rigopolar, the visionary label owner, displays its creative powers in this electrifying remix. Maintaining the essence of the original track, Rigopolar infuses it with a fresh perspective, adding dynamic elements that elevate the EP to new heights.

PREMIERE: Martin Cozar - Call Me (When You Are Sober)

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)

Follow: https://soundcloud.com/upercent

microCastle’s second offering of 2024 welcomes Upercent back to the label for a new EP. Since first appearing in 2011, Valencia based sound architect Upercent has developed a distinct brand of electronic futurism. An enthusiastic attitude towards experimentation, coupled with extraordinary creative vision has made the Spaniard one of the more unique artists to emerge in the last decade. Upercent’s first microCastle project, 2018’s 'Vuit', not only served as the imprint's second ever vinyl release, but continued the Valencia resident’s mission to create contemporary club tools and destabilizing sound explorations. Seemingly in constant motion moving forward, Upercent would go on to record projects for Diynamic, Kompakt and Watergate, amongst others, firmly establishing his place amongst the underground’s premiere talents. Now more than five years on from this elusive string of projects, it has been Habitat, Innervisions, Sum Over Histories and TAU which have been vehicles for his creative swell over the last two calendar years, reminding us of the niche he carved out during his initial rise, as he continues to maneuver himself through the confines of electronic music. With 2024 being highlighted by ‘Falling’, a two-track collaborative project with Germany’s Adana Twins, Upercent now returns to microCastle with ‘Persevere’.

Beginning with the organic monochromes of ‘Oracle’, Upercent’s craftsmanship reveals itself across the slow-burning piece, one where funked-up beats and rubbery basslines get peppered with skittering rhythms, thought provoking vocal samples and glitched-out electronics. Its subdued yet swing-heavy suspense while perfect for an astute dancefloor, also acts as an ideal segue into the hopeful qualities of ‘As It May See’. Paul Brenning’s vocals feature here, falling like raindrops atop woody kick drums and clustered sonics, eventually giving way to an interlude of soulful phrasing, coaxing beautifully with granular textures and ghostly swirls of wind, before tastefully moving forward as panoramic arps emerge for a mesmerizing finale.

Upercent’s distinct aesthetic continues on the fourth selection ‘Cult’. Perhaps the most direct composition on the EP, its six-minute running time quickly sets you adrift in a techno-inspired wasteland of deconstructed vocals and retro chord stabs. Both intimate and wide-ranging, it's a series of crystal-like drones which engulf your attention whole, creating a sombre, ceremonial backdrop for misty glitches and fog-like swells to create a scenic storyboard. Reverberating hits and twitchy rhythms fill the space of closer ‘Blau Cel’, a production where Upercent crafts a trek through mountainous dancefloor trails. Unbound by gravity, orchestral gestures sweep across mossy plains and frost-filled sighs, offering listeners another immersive journey into the uncharted realms of musical expression.

Artwork: Mauricio Seidel
Mastered at Calyx, Berlin

Upercent - Oracle

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]

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Warmly embracing synth themes and pulsing, House-infused drums and strings are the protagonists in Amsterdam-based DJ and producer Yoram’s lush and expansive three-tracker for Kiosk ID no. 035. Enveloping the listener in waves of quivering warmth and string-crazed soulfulness, ‘Purpose’ explores life's big questions through the lens of dancefloor physicality.

Rolling through throbbing iterations of nuanced groove structures, ‘Purpose’ unfolds a tender melodic tapestry of morphing synth themes, shuddering tremolos, and nostalgic string patterns, artfully circling the warmly pulsing core of pure dancefloor emotion.

‘Does The Soul Exist’ carries a captivating sense of floor-focused monotony through stripped drum structures and melodic chord chop revolutions. Artfully layered bass stabs with beautifully warm chord components spiral into compressed explosions of raw and electric dancefloor energy.

Cycling through resonant square wave themes, bit-crushed blips and sweeps, and a soothing sea of hovering strings, ‘Warm Feelings’ emanates a beautiful brand of synth-crazed airiness with vivacious and playful undertones.

‘Purpose’ delivers a trio of unassuming dancefloor anthems that weave a vast field of warmly morphing synths embedded in a string-laden substructure. Housey in vibe and heady in spoken word subtext, ‘Purpose’ moves the heart and soul with a warm sense of blissful nostalgia.

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Yoram - Does The Soul Exist [Kiosk I.D.]

Emersion

✨ Immerse yourself in the journey of organic house & downtempo.
“Starry Night” blends warm grooves with ethnic textures, creating a mystical atmosphere where electronic and traditional sounds meet.
Released by Velvet Earth Records 🌌
Follow us for more organic, ethnic & downtempo vibes.

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Indiano - Starry Night (Original Mix)

@justinmarchacosmusic

Justin Marchacos // Megalithic Structures LP - Out Now on Endangered

Tracklist:
1.	The Traveller
2.	Invasion 
3.	Megalithic Structures (w/ @midas104) 
4.	Pas de Chance 
5.	Noose 
6.	Pursuit

Justin Marchacos returns to Brian Cid’s Endangered label with Megalithic Structures; a 6 track LP of powerful melodic techno & progressive house, which includes a collaboration with Berlin’s Midas 104.

Based in NYC, and a core artist of Endangered, Justin Marchacos has been steadily growing his profile since his first release on the imprint in 2018. As the follow up to his most recent EP on the legendary Cocoon label last year, this package of all originals is his largest artistic output to date, and a bold expression of his current musical direction.

“The Traveller” starts it off, and his background as a film composer is on full display with an extended orchestral intro. When the beat kicks in, high energy is shown right from this first track and the tone is set. “Invasion” follows and contains a heavy groove, stripped back production, and chopped up vocal samples that all create a fantastic swing. The title track “Megalithic Structures” is next up, and is the collaboration with Midas 104. Justin’s style, combined with Midas 104’s signature melancholic deep house and dreamy synths, creates a perspective of the sound of the future while at the same time referencing empires of old. “Pas de Chance” follows, and is the most driving track of the album and the apex of this plot. “Noose” signals a change in direction towards a more progressive sound, and “Pursuit” is the closer with full emotions released to end this chapter.

Justin describes the project: ““Feeling completely blessed to have the opportunity at this moment in my life to share some of the most powerful stories I’ve written... stories which bring strong, raw emotions to the listener. I wrote these in my own language... a language that is a reflection of my personality, but can be understood by anyone in the world. This is the beauty of music. I want my listeners to experience strange and unusual emotions...not just simple happiness and sadness, but feelings of gritty confidence, power mixed with bliss, wonder mixed with driving momentum, and pure joy. This collection of tracks has been years in the making, but firmly reflects my current aesthetic and the direction I’ve been moving as an artist. These tracks all have a very strong, personal meaning to me... and I could not be more excited to finally share them with the world.”

Justin Marchacos’ Megalithic Structures is released on Endangered Records, June 26th, 2020.

Megalithic Structures

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Justin Marchacos  - Pursuit [Endangered]

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.