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EANP - LYSITHEA (ORIGINAL MIX) @ HERNAN CATTANEO RESIDENT #553

Gus Gus - Airwaves (Paul Deep, Larrosa & Gardoqui Remix) / Episode 569 / Apr 02 2022

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Arctic Lake - Hesitate (Apocrypha AR Remix) Snippet

Graziano Raffa returns to the label with a sensational three tracker - Masquerade EP.

Italian-born DJ, producer and Hernan's partner at Sudbeat, Graziano's roots are varied and interesting. From DJing the globe at venues such as Warung, Ministry of Sound and Thuishaven to releasing music for Tale & Tone, Plattenbank and Balance, he's as invaluable to us as he is to every party he's rocked. 

Opening with title track, 'Masquerade' powers into life with a carnival percussion underbelly supporting a gnarly Reese bass of such gargantuan proportions you'll only be able to play in outdoors! Marrying techy stylings with old skool progressive chunk, this track sits up perfectly for those pre-peak moments with consummate ease. 

Tough drums and a gritty bassline set 'Depolarized' apart. Growing over the opening bars, plucky chords breathe life into this early set chugger with bags of personality. Adding to it's musicality in the second half, this becomes one wild ride. Rounding out the EP, 'Marginal Value' goes a little deeper. Delicate synths juxtapose the tough, sparse drumwork with more than a touch of deep house crossover, before analogue synths take over midway and inject some late night funk.

Masquerade

Marginal Value

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SB221 | Graziano Raffa 'Marginal Value'

Fully established as a label tradition, the Showcrates series continue its legacy with the addition of a fantastic 12th volume, coming out on the same week of the ADE Sudbeat Showcase in Amsterdam.

Sudbeat Showcrates 12

The Orb

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SBVA012 | Joan Retamero 'The Orb'

Some Days Are Better Than Others

SBVA012 | Nick Stoynoff 'Some Days Are Better Than Others'

Launching their Meanwhile Horizons imprint with suitable flair in August 2021 with “Beyond The Horizon”. Initially through a quartet of sparkling tracks, GMJ & Matter return to the series with a second edition. Seven new pieces now showcase the talents of established and newcomers alike within “Beyond The Horizon Volume 2”.

Fresh from his “We Are One” EP for Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, Zankee Gulati opens the compilation with the atmospheric “The Magic Spoon”. Redolent in rolling percussive groove and thickly textured pads, a rippling arpeggio paves the way for a laconic lead synth to meander across the 9-minute piece, taking centre stage at the breakdown. Typically deep and brooding, Meanwhile regular, Imran Khan, highlights a raft of production magic within “Serenity”. Immaculately woven sonic patterns meander across the aptly named track as modulated pads and layered sequences mingle deliciously together. A heavy beat and regular off-beat percussion add to the trademark mesmerising vibe.

Following up on September 2022’s “Space Walk” EP, Covsky joins forces with newcomer, Frais, as the pair hit the ground running with “Sands of Time”. Full of emotion, a wonderful sub-bass groove creates a flawless foundation for a suite of elegant melodic layers to weave an imaginative sonic picture, reaching a rousing crescendo at the mid-point before bursting into life in the second half. A Horizons debutant, Federico Puentes, paints an evocative aural landscape as “Autumn Leaves” delivers a meticulous percussive framework within which smooth motifs and breathy vocal counterweight, flow in repeated patterns. Pausing for breath to let the melodic elements shine, the second half continues to paint the vivid melodic patterns of earlier movements.

Another Meanwhile first-timer with releases on Mango Alley, The Soundgarden and Keyfound, Billka makes a powerful impression with his delicate “Promises”. A repeated bassline and synth motif belies its simplicity as emotion is built midway via sublime vocal sequences. Coupled with deep kick and light percussive air, the track flourishes to a masterful sonic conclusion. UK producer, Fabreeka, has witnessed an impressive rise to prominence since a 2019 debut for Mistique Music, and his “Dream Path” is full of innovative motifs that blend together to create the perfect symbiotic whole. Through strong rhythm and rolling hi-hat groove, the track reaches its zenith in the third movement to striking effect.

The final track sees GMJ return to familiar ground with his Qiam alter-ego. Making his debut on “Beyond the Horizon”, “Light Recall” is a masterfully produced ambient piece that glistens with sonic stardust. Deliciously textured pads modulate across the left/right spectrum, while discordant analogue synth patterns play out in pitched delays before powerful bassline and vocal effects lift the track through its latter stages. Intelligently imagined, a raft of layers delivers intrigue and innovation in equal measure.

Seven tracks of the highest quality capture the imagination “Beyond The Horizon Volume 2”.

Qiam - Light Recall

Making his debut on the label, Clyve joins us with a classy double header. 

Hailing from the island of Malta, Clyve is no stranger to the sounds of electronic music. Breaking onto the scene at the turn of the century as a techno DJ, his tastes have matured in recent times towards a more melodic style. His productions have started to make waves on the scene since 2021, and he’s quickly found his footing with releases on Plattenbank, Mango Alley and more, proving that he’s an artist with a lot to say who lets the music do his talking.

His first EP on Sudbeat opens with ‘Lights at Night’. Deeply intricate and ultimately satisfying, much like his incendiary DJ sets, a considered build up and subtle melodics have made this a secret weapon in progressive house dance floors for many months already.

‘Mirage in a Cloud’ rallies to round out the pack with aplomb. Wildly danceable and more upbeat than its partner, the percussive underbelly acts as the perfect framework for orchestral lines, arps and vocal adlibs. A fitting end of the night rabble-rouser of a tune.

Lights at Night

Mirage in a Cloud

SB224 | Clyve 'Mirage In A Cloud'

https://www.beatport.com/release/dublucid-friends-vol-2/5311071

Fracture Signals

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MAX WEXEM Synchronization

001 asterism
002 synchronization
003 aliens

/ written and produced by Maxim Mikhailov
/ mastering by Anton Make

ALLEY331 MAX WEXEM Synchronization

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MAX WEXEM Asterism

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Mars Tedak - Nerves (Monococ Remix)

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SBVA012 | Nick Stoynoff 'Some Days Are Better Than Others'

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