Following up Cid Inc's Beatport #1 'Abyss' single, Replug Records returns with a brand new EP from Jamie Stevens. The Australian producer has achieved an amazing level of critical and commercial success over the course of his career. As one of his country's most talented and sought after artists he has proven his skill in professional sound design, music scores for film and contemporary electronic music. As the founding member of Infusion, the much-loved Australian live act, he's left his mark around the globe, headlining some of the biggest and most respected clubs including; Fabric (London), Pacha (Buenos Aires), Womb (Tokyo) and festivals such as Glastonbury, Coachella, Roskilde and Creamfields in Moscow, Brazil, UK and Argentina. More recently Jamie's discography has been highlighted by releases on Guy J's Lost & Found and Armadillo imprints, which have lead him back to Replug for his first artist EP entitled 'The Forgotten Dive'.

Spread across three tracks it's the title and showcase piece which gets the journey underway. Commanding kicks and steel drums set the piece in motion, as astral designs and afro rhythms slowly surround the framework. The second act shifts energy further into the subconscious, as the cosmic narrative evolves amidst a haze of wispy atmospherics, percussive clusters and sonic artefacts; ultimately leading to an understated yet charming finale. In the words of the man himself, "Forever obsessed with tribal rhythms, this was a project that went through many incarnations before arriving at this point that traverses the atmosphere of a lost soundtrack and the momentum of an old Tenaglia 12". I spent time on throwing a few curveballs whilst being mindful of not losing focus plus creating a peak that wasn't overbearing."

The EP's second selection 'Creature of Comfort' is more of an esoteric creation. Unique and unpredictable, it showcases a quirkier side of Jamie's studio repertoire as he describes "Stemming from an experimental session one morning in the studio many years ago, this piece, is all about the storytelling of the free-styling lead synth. This is quite different from other pieces I've made in that respect and was a great deal of fun finding all the elements that would support that main character, this serpent-like creature winding its way through the track."

Drawing on a variety of fresh designs and harmonic concepts, the EP is rounded out with ‘Waterlight'. On a backbone of punchy beats comes perfectly contoured bass and a vibrant percussive cadence. Subtle yet poignant, a soft atmospheric glow encases the framework as free-flowing harmonics coruscate elegantly before timely chord changes transfer energy into a dramatic finale, as Jamie describes, "A personal exploration of raw, cyclical elements grounding a somewhat parallax field of sonic layers. I wanted to play with a solid, percussive base behind which I could smear a melancholic backdrop. This piece is all about drama and movement."

With forthcoming music on All Day I Dream, 2018 looks to be an incredible year for Jamie Stevens. ‘The Forgotten Dive' is an interstellar journey that further cements his place as one of the underground's most creative talents.

Mastered by Cid Inc.
Design by Dan Orsen
Text by Release Promo

The Forgotten Dive

Jamie Stevens - The Forgotten Dive [Replug]

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And those where were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music

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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