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Bank for a ninth incarnation of their popular series, label head-honcho, Juan Pablo Torrez, curates the inspiring “Clubsonica Sampler, Vol. 9”.

From across Europe, North and South America, a quintet of tracks marks a powerful statement within the underground house scene. Opening proceedings, Ajaw and Rama (AR) create a slice of dark energy with “Eclipse”. Originally from Patagonia with releases on Massive Harmony Records, Droid9 and South American Avenue, Ajawa joins forces with Formosa-born Rama (AR), whose support has come from such legendary figures as Hernan Cattaneo, Guy J and Nicolas Rada. Redolent in fizzing percussive dynamism, clever melodic flourishes light up the track while a bassline groove hits its mark in the second half to powerful effect.

Spending over a decade as a drummer and percussionist, Buenos Aires-born Chicato moved into the world of electronic music production with impressive effect. Finding his work allied to the likes of One Of A Kind, Anoka and Freegrant Music, the San Carlos de Bolivar resident appears here with the chunky rhythmic backdrop of “Soldier”. Hypnotic in its execution, subtle pads wash over the mid-range before a Latin-tinged lead refrain makes its presence felt at the mid-point and beyond. The result is an intelligent juxtaposition of chilled groove and dance-friendly melody.

Multi-talented Melodic Techno, Progressive and Organic House star, Jhonny LP, has found his audio engineering skills in demand on Sonnet Speciale, Forward Music and Future Avenue. Born and raised in Medellín, with qualifications in Civil and Seismic Engineering, Palau (OFC) saw his love for electronic music in the 2000s translate to production talent in the 2020s with work on Big Toys Production, Protagonist Dark and an upcoming release on SINCITY. Coming together on “Wake Up”, Jhonny LP & Palau (OFC) have created a mesmerising progressive number that powers forward with driving beat, growling bass swells and percussive intensity. Building towards the mid-point, a stunning arpeggio sequence enters the fray, filtered and pitched, before creating a siren-call into the second half alongside rhythm and bass groove.

From the Lone Star State, Medicii is a relative newcomer to the Progressive House scene with a debut on YOMO Records in late 2024. Further work for Superordinate Music and Polyptych has followed, as a penchant for “late-night” warehouse grooves and dark, progressive basslines” has led to “Thought Into Motion”. True to his word, with a deep, gently pulsating bass sequence, a strong beat and off-beat hats pave the way for a sonorous collection of melodic layers to play off each other in sensual fashion. Evolving easily over its 6-minute duration, twinkling arps and catchy motifs in the second half create an striking Clubsonica debut.

French producer Narik closes proceedings with the sparkling “I Need You”. A seasoned professional with almost a double century of production credits to his name after early work on MBMH Records in 2017, Narik has gone on to see his music released on industry stalwarts, Dreaming Awake, Freegrant Music and Bonzai Progressive. Creating a smooth flowing backdrop with deep bass groove and light percussive touch, “I Need You” gradually opens up with a cascading arpeggiated sequence and reversed chords. Waxing and waning with dancefloor ease, Narik’s skill is to create an immaculately arranged piece that engages listener interest with an array of melodic touches, breathy vocals and spine-tingling piano. The result is a real tour de force.

Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez
A&R by Kamilo Sanclemente | Dabeat
Mastered by Dub On Audio
Press Release by James Warren
Design by Dave Caro

Clubsonica Sampler, Vol. 9

Thoughts Into Motion

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Medicii - Thoughts Into Motion [Clubsonica Records]

I Need You

Narik - I Need You [Clubsonica Records]

A relative newcomer to the world of underground dance music, Lorenzo Balzarini joins the Clubsonica roster with his “Centella / Underworld Dragon” EP with a pair of remixes from seasoned South American artists.

From the foothills of the Sierra Chicas, renowned for its natural beauty, Córdoba resident, Lorenzo Balzarini has developed a “deep passion for electronic music” becoming a fan of “progressive narratives”. Already finding himself supported by the likes of Mariano Mellino during his live events, and by Hernan Cattaneo on his Resident show, Lorenzo has quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with through releases on Freegrant Music and the all-conquering Mango Alley in October 2024.

Now debuting on Clubsonica, “Centella” is a deep and powerful track that rises and falls with expert dancefloor knowledge. Hypnotic in its rhythmic backdrop, stereo-panned arps and ethereal vocals add gravitas, especially at the spine-tingling breakdown. Meanwhile, a crunching, growling bassline adds intensity across the 7-minute track, driving things forward through the second half in unrelenting fashion.

A similarly rich sound palette sees “Underworld Dragon” open with a mesmerising arpeggiated sequence, while a driving kick and off-beat hi-hat pattern emerge to bring club-friendly vibes. Built for early or mid-set outings, the beatless breaks and cascading pitched synths make for an atmospheric affair before a soaring breakdown of strings pads and sustained bassline creates a platform for the track to burst forward with a compelling bassline post-breakdown.

On remix duties, Buenos Aires-born Augustin Pietrocola has emerged from Tandil Province in the south of the city to carve out a sizeable niche for himself. An artist who made his production debut in mid-2017 after early work for Mystic Carousel and Clinique Recordings, Augustin has gone on to find favour with such esteemed imprints as Univack, Droid9 and Paul Thomas’ evergreen UV and UV Noir. Another Clubsonica debutant, the Augustin Pietrocola remix is a chunky progressive groover that builds effortlessly over its 7-minutes. Familiar melodic echoes of the original make their presence heard, not least with the mesmerising arp and bassline dominance. A subtle rolling groove creates a slightly deeper vibe before and after the exhilarating breakdown in an impressive interpretation.

The second remix comes from Colombian-born Rivellino. Now firmly ensconced in his adopted Barcelona home, the Argentine has seen support from the likes of Solomun and Camelphat in a 6-year production career that has seen his work signed to such notable imprints as Sincopat, Camelphat’s When Stars Align and Edu Imbernon’s Eklektisch. A prominent DJ across the clubs of the Catalan city, his debut on Juan Pablo Torrez’s label is a funky and dynamic house interpretation that makes clever use of Lorenzo Balzarini’s lead motif and effects-laden synth passages. Creating a strong dancefloor groove with meticulously programmed rhythmic poise, Rivellino takes “Underworld Dragon” in new and unexpected directions courtesy of a crunchy new bassline, vocal cuts and a new and vibrant progressive aesthetic.

Originals from Lorenzo Balzarini and remixes from Augustin Pietrocola and Rivellino have seen “Centella / Underworld Dragon” breathe new fire into the Progressive House arena.

Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez
A&R by Kamilo Sanclemente | Dabeat
Mastered by Dub On Audio
Press Release by James Warren
Design by Dave Caro

Centella / Underworld Dragon

Centella (Agustin Pietrocola Remix)

Lorenzo Balzarini - Centella (Agustin Pietrocola Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Centella (Original Mix)

Lorenzo Balzarini - Centella [Clubsonica Records]

Underworld Dragon (Rivellino Remix)

Lorenzo Balzarini - Underworld Dragon (Rivellino Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Underworld Dragon (Original Mix)

Lorenzo Balzarini - Underwold Dragon [Clubsonica Records]

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MIAMI (REMIX FLIP)

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Legendary figures in the South American underground dance scene, Kamilo Sanclemente and Andre Moret debut together on Clubsonica Records with a twin-tracker of outstanding quality. A single remix from a production duo who have shaped the progressive scene sees D-Nox & Becker complete the package.

Requiring little in the way of introduction, Kamilo Sanclemente has been at the vanguard of South American dance music for over a decade. Responsible for some 1200 production credits stretching back to 2013, the Colombian has seen his work wedded to a suite of high-profile labels that include Darin Epsilon’s Perspectives Digital, Paul Hazendonk’s Manual and Paul Thomas’ UV. Colombian imprint, Clubsonica, has also played no small part in that success with a clutch of remixes and original material, including several with fellow countryman and label head honcho, Juan Pablo Torrez. Andre Moret has also been a staple of the South American progressive fraternity with a glorious selection of releases on Kasey Taylor’s Vapour Recordings, D-Nox’s Sprout and the legendary, Transensations Records. Born in Campinas, the Brazilian’s accomplished piano-playing has stood him in good stead during a celebrated and much-lauded career. As a production pairing, the duo’s work for Balkan Connection, The Purr and Plattenbank, have witnessed a stellar music collection as Kamilo Sanclemente and Andre Moret join together for their Clubsonica debut.

Opener, “Spectre”, is a chunky rhythmic affair with familiar percussive shakers and copious amounts of rich effects littering the stereo spectrum. A thumping bassline progression and counterpoint melodic layers provide intrigue aplenty and arpeggiated urgency. An intelligent breakdown that subtly slows the arpeggiation before building to a rising and dramatic crescendo, the track then drops back into familiar groove-laden territory with delicate leads adding depth, atmosphere and emotion.

Partner track, “Paradox”, brings in Yudi Watanabe, a rising force within Brazil’s progressive and melodic underground. Based in Campinas, Yudi has steadily built a reputation for his emotionally rich sound design and deep, flowing grooves, showcased across a growing catalogue on labels such as Sprout, Plaisirs Sonores, NightColours, and Clubsonica, to name a few, consistently charting for its warm harmonics and evocative atmospheres. “Paradox” hits the ground running with its deliciously emotive running bassline. A syncopated arpeggio captures attention with its melodic vibrancy while ethereal vocal layers add a hands-in-the-air moment. Rising to its zenith, the second half oozes quality with a new complementary lead line that adds real purpose and dancefloor vibrancy.

D-Nox & Beckers have been key figures in the Progressive House and Melodic Techno genres for over 20 years. Gracing the world’s finest clubs and festivals in more than 70 countries and 5 continents, the pair’s production work has shone a bright light on their joint credentials, seeing some 400 credits on such elite imprints as Christian Smith’s Tronic, Dave Seaman’s Selador and John Digweed’s Bedrock Records. Throw in a century of credits on D-Nox’s own #1 ranked Progressive House label and it is not hard to see the appeal generated by the D-Nox & Beckers marque. Another debutant pairing on Clubsonica, their remix of “Spectre” is driven by chest-thumping kick and meticulously crafted bassline groove. Redolent in trademark retro synth sounds, a delightful lead line cleverly mirrors the bass progression while counterpoint phrases add dynamism and club-friendly energy. Cleverly taking the themes inherent in the original, D-Nox & Beckers’ skill is take that sound and extend it into new and intriguing directions, serving to showcase their effervescent and polished sound in a magnificent EP.

Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez
Text by James Warren

Spectre | Paradox

Paradox (Original Mix)

Kamilo Sanclemente, Yudi Watanabe, Andre Moret - Paradox [Clubsonica Records]

Spectre (D-Nox & Beckers Remix)

Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Spectre (D-Nox & Beckers Remix) [Clubsonica Records]

Spectre (Original Mix)

Kamilo Sanclemente, Andre Moret - Spectre [Clubsonica Records]

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CLUBSONICA is a Colombian record label and promoter, founded by Juan Pablo Torrez (Founder) alongside Kamilo Sanclemente (A&R) and Dabeat (A&R). It embodies their distinctive vision of melodic electronic music, curating refined sounds that transcend borders.

More than a label, CLUBSONICA is a cultural force, delivering dancefloor anthems and immersive sonic experiences. Its catalog features releases from world-class artists such as (A–Z) Andre Sobota, Alex O’Rion, D-Formation, D-Nox, Dmitry Molosh, Gai Barone, Hernan Cattaneo, Juan Deminicis, Marcelo Vasami, Matan Caspi, Mass Digital, Mike Griego, Navar, Sean & Dee, Shai T, Simos Tagias, Space Motion, Stan Kolev, Stereo Underground, among many others, as well as original works from Juan Pablo Torrez, Kamilo Sanclemente, and Dabeat.

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