
RELEASE DATE: MARCH 14th 2016 [BEATPORT]
BEATPORT: pro.beatport.com/label/replug/13758

The 38th release on Cid Inc's Replug Records welcomes Chicola to the label for his debut EP. The Israeli artist began his journey into electronic music in the mid-nineties, at Tel Aviv's renowned 'Allenby 58, DJing alongside Laurent Garnier, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia and countless other top international talents. His pendant for all things house and techno led to releases on Ministry of Sound and Tommy Boy Records. A calculated career pause saw the Israeli artist return in 2011 with a new found focus and more than two decades of production experience. Recent studio work for Lost & Found, microCastle, Sudbeat Music and Plattenbank Records, along with one hugely in demand and unreleased piece 'Childhood', has propelled Chicola into one of electronic music's most intriguing and in demand artists. The long time favourite of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J and Guy Mantzur now makes his Replug Records debut with a brand new two track EP entitled 'Everything Is Broken'.

The EP begins with its title and showcase piece 'Everything Is Broken'. Highlighted by rugged rhythms, distinctive designs and a flair for the dramatic; Chicola's ability to write varied styles of electronic music has been wrapped up into one seven minute monster of a track. As mounds of bass roll forward the swing heavy groove gets adorned with fiery stabs and waves of drums. It's a techno state of mind with a progressive sensibility, all culminating with a Moog-tastic lead and sheets of white noise, leading to the ultimate dance floor moment. After receiving heavy play from Hernan Cattaneo all through the fall club season, including an airing at Creamfields, Buenos Aires, 'Everything Is Broken' looks to be one of Chicola's most sought after productions this year.

The companion piece 'Formidable' finds Chicola going deeper and more hypnotic. With a modern flair it's wonky designs, sleek flow and panning effects build to a fervour over an intense first half, with buzzing synths delivering a dynamic moment, as the track strips down into its second act. Highlighted by a striking, cinematic swell, the short and calculated break reveals a moment of calm, before the charismatic rumblings return for a tastefully twisted conclusion. A subversive piece with contemporary appeal and an ideal complement to the larger 'Everything Is Broken'. It rounds the release out in style, amounting to another stunning offering from Chicola who continues to impress as 2016 unfolds.

Written by Mitch Alexander


Chicola - Everything Is Broken [Replug] (PREVIEW)

Juan Manuel Abelando, conocido artísticamente como Handle Boy DJ, nació el 21 de junio de 1992 en la ciudad de Concepción del Uruguay, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Desde una temprana edad, mostró interés por la música electrónica, comenzando a explorar diferentes géneros a los 15 años.

Atraído por el house y sus subgéneros, Handle Boy DJ encontró su pasión en el Tech House, donde tuvo su primera gran experiencia en la escena musical. Durante esta etapa, tuvo la oportunidad de compartir cabina con reconocidos artistas nacionales como Carlos Ruiz, FeMMes On DecKs, y Camila Diaz, entre otros, consolidando su habilidad y conocimiento musical.

Después de un tiempo alejado del circuito, Handle Boy DJ afinó su oído y se aventuró hacia nuevos horizontes. Fue así como se sumergió en el género del Progressive House, siendo influenciado por grandes artistas como Hernan Cattaneo, Mariano Mellino, Fran Bux, Ezequiel Arias, Nick Warren y Guy J, entre otros. Esta exploración le permitió ampliar su perspectiva musical y desarrollar su propio estilo distintivo, fusionando diferentes géneros en sus sets. Con el objetivo de generar una experiencia inmersiva y momentos emocionales, Handle Boy DJ busca transportar a su audiencia a través de una profunda conexión y una intensa nostalgia en cada una de sus sesiones. Su enfoque versátil y su capacidad para mezclar diferentes estilos musicales le han permitido destacarse en la escena local y generar un creciente seguimiento de seguidores.

A los 29 años, Handle Boy DJ regresó al circuito en su ciudad natal, donde comenzó una nueva etapa en su carrera artística. Desde entonces, ha participado en destacados eventos y ciclos, como las Boiler Sessions, Cuchate.Esta, Somos Muchos radio show, Origins, PM producciones, aurora, FDT en Terraza club, Umbra (uy), entre otros. Ha ocupado diferentes roles dentro del circuito, desde ser el cabeza de cartel (headliner) hasta actuar como warmup/openning.

Con su pasión por la música electrónica y su habilidad para crear experiencias sonoras envolventes, Handle Boy DJ invita a todos a sumergirse en su propuesta musical única y disfrutar de su energía y talento en cada presentación.

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just take the red pill. when in doubt, ask a helpful bot nearby. ask it where have all the classic remixes gone. also ask if it's possible that everything you think you know is an illusion. 

if you hear anything resembling truth, do tell.

my playlist order is usually upwards, but not how I would actually mix things.
so as your lawyer, I may advise you to take all the mescaline, and then scroll.

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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.

For General Enquiries, Replug Events and Licensing send an email to : info@replugrecords.com

Label Owner / Manager: Cid Inc.
A&R / Label Manager: Dan Orsen