Continuing what has been a strong collaborative partnership, Ezequiel Arias and Artfaq return to Cid Inc's Replug Records for a new EP. Based in Cordoba, Ezequiel Arias sits firmly amongst progressive music's elite, with releases on Anjunadeep, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden highlighting his discography, along with support from the genre's premiere tastemakers Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. Similarly, Nacho Ferroni and Nacho Varela aka Artfaq also hail from Cordoba and lay claim to an impressive resume, showcasing their music on Sudbeat and The Soundgarden. Having made their collaborative debut with the 'Babel' EP via Replug in February of 2019, the trio now unite once again for a much-anticipated follow-up entitled 'Aerial'.  

As progressive music continues to evolve, it's artists like Ezequiel Arias and Artfaq who continue to push the genre's creative envelope. 'Aerial' is a prime example of this with its unique contrast of rhythm and musicality. A bed of warm, rippling bass lays the foundation for a blend of meditative motifs and creamy tones. Building subtly through an evolving sheet of granular haze and timely effects, its tranquil tension comes to full fruition during the main break, before perfectly segueing into a percussive drop and driving finale. 

The second selection 'Duality' moves closer to peak time with edgier design and dramatic undertones. Pulsating and energetic, it's a creation built around tough beats, acidic rhythms and razor-sharp effects. Its relentless drive becomes infectious across the first act, perfectly setting the stage for a shift in narrative, as striking overlays highlight a cavernous break, splitting moods between the tense and emotive, eventually melting down into a dominant third act.  

The release is capped off in excellent fashion with the subversive vibes of 'Varial'. Traditional sensibilities get set aside here, as the trio marry hazy harmonics with esoteric lines over a robust and imminently groovy foundation. Tranquil and trippy in equal measure, the near two-minute centrepiece gradually heightens the senses through tasteful modulation and slow burning percussion, before getting washed away in a rush of white noise for a rhythmically charged finale.

With the 'Aerial' EP Ezequiel Arias and Artfaq add a second chapter to their creative synergy. One which continues to push the boundaries of progressive music and thus solidifying their place at the forefront of the genre's movement.

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Ezequiel Arias & Artfaq - Varial (Original Mix) [Replug]

I've been listening to electronic music since I was old enough to tune into the John Peel show on Radio 1. Peel first introduced me to Chicago House, Detroit Electro and Rap. I would listen to an entire show with my finger hovering over the record button of my 'tape-recorder' close to the radio speaker just to record whatever 3 electronic imports he would play each night. I wish I'd kept those recordings.
From the moment I first heard 'Roxanne Shante' I sought out everything I could ranging from Kraftwerk, Mike Oldfield, Kurtis Mantronik, Africa Bambata, Grandmaster Flash, Gorgio Morodor, Axel-F, Jean Michel Jarre and just about anyone who used a synth to make music! With the arrival of House in the mid-late 80's the likes of Marshall Jefferson, Frankie Knuckles, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Steve Silk Hurley, Adonis and many more American underground House producers, the music had developed into a new, seriously exciting phenomena.
Music progressed at pace with House and Acid imports driving change, the UK in particular underwent an epiphany of sorts in the 80's and 90's. From Break-Dancing to New Romanticism, the music developed, finally morphing into the early genres of Acid Trance, Techno and Progressive Trance. Heavily influenced by American and underground Dutch and German artists and with the advent of clubbing and non-speaking mixing DJ's, it opened up a Pandora's box of new music, influences, sounds and styles. What that amounted to for me (and most others like me) was an ever-growing range of electronic music that was continually breaking free from pigeon-holes and mainstream pop culture. Electronic music had become the new classical music of a generation.
I can only say that electronic or computer music has evolved beautifully in the past 40 years and I love it as much now as the day I first heard John Peel play fantastic American imports.
I'm not anything more than a bedroom DJ and electronic music enthusiast. I have the greatest admiration for those who DJ publicly and seek to build a following or career from DJing, but that’s not a path I’ve tried to follow. I do love to put together great tunes, so for me using this sort of platform for sharing music is perfect for me. I do mixes both on my decks and using Ableton, as sometimes I find it easier to create a journey through that medium. 
As for making music, I’m slowly finding my way around Ableton in order to bring life to the musical ideas rolling around my head. 
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the mixes I post, please give me some feedback and if nothing else, support the artists themselves and buy their music.

Angrish

 Manolo Romboid  
  

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Manolo comienza su carrera  a la temprana edad de 18 años recibe su primera residencia de dj en un club muy exclusivo y prestigioso el área de recreo para los ricos y famosos tambien colaborando para el corporativo Club Classico de Mèxico . Para entonces, ya había elegido House & Techno música como su pasión, y es esta música la que lo ha nutrido en una de las más prometedoras carreras para arriba y que viene de Dj de su generación en la actualidad el comenzó a crear un nombre para sí mismo  jugando en eventos locales y Privados de la música electronica en su natal Mexico D,F  pero su estilo único e inigualable ala hora de mezclar rápidamente llamó la atención de los alrededores además de una gran trayectoria como Dj que lo han llevado a tocar en los festivales más importantes de México  y poder  compartir cabina con djs de talla mundial en la actualidad como son algunos de ellos :) 

Infected Mushroom
Astrix
Rinkadink
Protoculture
LIQUID SOUL 
Ace Ventura
Rocky
Daniel portman
Extrawelt
Dimitri Nakov
Alanfitzpatrick
Chole Harris
Reset Robot
d-nox + Beckers
Dusty Kid
Boris Brejcha
Thomas Schumacher 
Manuel de la Mare
Luigui Rocca
Cristian Varela
2000 and One
Mistres Barbara
Dj Tennis
Guti
Miss Nine
Beatronik
Serge Devant
Julian Jeweil
Spartaque
Martin Buttrich,
Pleasurekraft
Nic Fanciulli
Lauren Lane
Manuel de la Mare
Balcazar & Sordo
Climbers
Betoko
Nick Warren
Stephan Bodzin
The Advent
Dj Hell

Hey, soy José Carlos toral Garduza a.k.a Garduza, si entraste a este canal no te olvides de darle en seguir, los mix tapes que tengo son muy polares, uno es muy lento con ritmos funk & disco, tropical y suave. El segundo tendrán una selección musical que marca una línea muy espacial, espero que sea de su agrado, si les gusto dejen un comentario 🤙🏼

Replug is an electronic music label owned and managed by Cid Inc. and Orsen.

Cid Inc. is renowned for his unique, genre pushing music as a producer and DJ across the globe, as well as his skills as an esteemed mastering engineer. With a feel for innovative, fresh, cutting edge productions, Replug Records has evolved into the perfect platform to bring all of these elements together under one roof, and is now synonymous with Cid Inc’s unique sound and ethos.

At Replug, we aim to entwine the most creative sounds of underground progressive house, with influences of techno, deeper edged house and electronica. Quality over quantity has always been the key label focus, while continuously searching for individuality in both up and coming and established artists and releases.

Since 2009 Replug has showcased music and remixes from an enviable roster of artists, including Cid Inc, Hernan Cattaneo, Khen, Nick Muir, Dmitry Molosh, Navar, Orsen, Andre Sabota, Darin Epsilon, Simos Tagias, Interaxxis, Mariano Mellino, Chicola, Ezequiel Arias, Barry Jamieson, Jamie Stevens, Marcelo Vasami, GMJ, Matter, Roger Martinez, Luka Sambe, Deepfunk, Kassey Voorn, Sonic Union, Luis Junior and several other respected producers and artists.

If you are interested in releasing music on Replug, please send demos (Soundcloud links only) to : demo@replugrecords.com

NOTE* As much as we would love to listen and give feedback to every single demo, sadly due to the amount we receive on a daily basis, we are unable get back to you all, but if we like what we hear, we will be in touch.

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