Welcome Enamour on Einmusika. The first two tracks, "Epiphany Engineering" and "Anima", came about in quick succession during Covid lockdowns, after a few months of shifting his leisure listening away from dance music to modern classical, jazz, and film scores. These two are an exploration into concerto arrangement, harmony, classical composition, and its modification for a club setting. He created an emotional journey and humanized his modular synthesizer in a classical-inspired way while still keeping the music relevant for the dance floor.

Though with Anima, he did find it necessary to provide a version with solely the melodic theme, without the limitations posed by a dance arrangement. The final track "Reticent" is another that he felt tapped into a similar energy and belonged on the record alongside the others.

Anima

Enamour - Anima [Snippet]

Returning after a two-year hiatus, Phenomena presents a new EP from label boss Elias Erium. Created by Canadian producer Elias Barouche (previously known as Solid Stone), Eilas Erium is an artist moniker for contemporary techno music. In the genre’s ever shifting landscape, the Montreal resident has continued to earn praise from the underground’s premiere tastemakers. Adriatique and Tale of Us have been steadfast supporters dating back to 2017, and moving forward with a renewed focus Elias’ upcoming agenda looks set for a similar fate. With an EP for Eleatics subsidiary Aletheia Recordings setting the course for the new moniker, Elias now returns to his Phenomena imprint with a two-track showcase entitled ‘Harvester’. 
Beginning with title selection Elias explores the subterranean regions of hypnotic techno. Energetic and rhythmic in all the right ways, exotic percussive arrangements and shapeshifting textures descend over a pulsating foundation. Gradually opening up across the first act, it’s a subtle rise in tension which initiates the main break. Modulation peaks against a backdrop of shadowy design as the centrepiece evolves, eventually giving way to the meditative groove for a mystical finale. 
The companion piece ‘Spearhead’ follows suit with another sleek techno-minded narrative. Backed by a smooth, hip swinging groove, it’s bounce and drive quickly become infectious. Buoyant chord stabs and devilish vocal fragments emerge as the journey evolves, eventually giving way to a one-minute interlude. Harmonic refrains keep rhythms locked across the break, smoothly segueing into a driving finale as flurries of drums and vocals proliferate in a dynamic crescendo. 
Destined to be favoured by a broad range of DJs over the coming months, the 'Harvester’ EP makes for a promising start to Elias Erium's impending audio travelogue.

Harvester

Elias Erium - Harvester (Original Mix)

For the second release of 2022, it’s time to welcome the Argentinian MUNSE (@munse_ofc) back on the label. His ‘Lament Of A Goddess’ EP consists of four conceptual and storytelling originals, accompanied by an electronic classical intro and outro, which were part of the prologue. With his movie production background, these tracks are almost forming its own genre, that could also be seen as cinematic melodic techno. That’s why the collection feels like it’s taking place in its own world.

The intro track is called ‘Crystal Storm’, which is an impressive electronic classical ambient track and immediately shows the great composing skills of MUNSE.

The second track track is called ‘Zea’. It slowly introduces the cinematic feel of the EP, but as the first break passes, the fierce atmosphere comes through. Throughout the track, unexpected elements are popping up. Something which will happen in the next tracks too. Towards the end of the track, the main lead gets accompanied by an extra layer, creating a very high intensity.

The title track ‘Lament Of A Goddess’ starts off a bit deeper. This track is characterized by its bombastic vocal chords and unexpected heavy stabs, resulting in powerful peak moments. Between these obvious parts, a smooth high pitched and iterating organ is finding its way through. Even in the final break, unforeseen additions are brought to light. 

Surrounded by already uncommon basslines, ‘Sierra’ is sticking out. Its harsh bassline switches after the intro, which is forming a great drive together with the fast percussion. On top of this drive a repeating melody brings a rising tension. This tension gets broken down by a more peaceful break, after which a tremendous drop follows.

The second-last track is called ‘Tears Within Souls’. The combination of short synths, percussion and bassline gives this track another energy. Nevertheless, the breaks are probably the most cinematic and colossal of the whole EP. Also, an impressive hovering synth is floating throughout the composition. 

The outro ‘Zelena’ brings an end to the story of this beautiful EP. A story which couldn’t be told in a more musical and vivid way, than MUNSE did with his EP.

Lament Of A Goddess EP

MUNSE - Lament Of A Goddess (Original Mix)

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