One of the TAU family’s prodigious talents, Upercent, returns for a four-track expedition into the creative expanse of his brilliant mind. Upercent’s unique sound, blending organic with synthetic and unorthodox effects, has captivated dance floors around the world. 
Unsurprisingly, his ability to weave stirring melody and emotive storylines into his productions has led to releases with Innervisions, Kompakt and Watergate, as well as several outings with TAU. With Etapa Plena, Upercent further solidifies his distinct sound...

The EP opens with ‘Tranqui Tronco’, a nifty roller driven by dense percussion. A repeated vocal motif appears as the intro guides the listener into the first breakdown. Upercent’s use of unusual sounds and effects demonstrate his unmistakable sonic fingerprint, as the cut increases in vibrancy. Another breakdown raises the temperature even higher and the track rolls out with the same contagious, driving rhythm.

‘Nuquelar’ follows, with a deep tribal rhythm oscillating at its core. As we dive head first into this cut, hefty drums and a range of urgent chimes and instrumental licks add depth. Warped vocals are also looped into the fold, creating a cacophony of odd sounds as Upercent carefully builds the tension with a huge breakdown. The energetic release brings us back down to Earth with the persistent rumble of booming drums taking the track to its conclusion.

The penultimate cut is ‘Tempesta’, another dark and dense composition. Upercent’s talent for keeping it simple yet engaging, and just that little bit different, is evident here from the very start. This cut’s dramatic narrative keeps you locked in, as the percussion especially plays out a captivating story. A moment of peaceful reflection is injected at the midpoint, before we’re immersed in sonic theatrics once more. Moody drums and solemn bass giving this one its gloomy atmosphere.

Finally, ‘Ruta’ closes the EP with its insistent energy. In typical Upercent style, this cut develops in a considered manner with layers of sound building steadily, cultivating a sinister atmosphere. The voice of a maniacal character enters the fray halfway through, accentuating the unsettling vibes. An ominous tone pervades throughout, leaving the listener fully immersed in the dark side as the EP comes to an end...

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Philip Auster & Bumppo return to Casomat with the charmingly atmospheric Kurapika EP. No strangers to the label, you may be familiar with their track 'Desiderio' which featured on the various artists Multitudes Vol. 1 released on Casomat late last year. This time they're back with a full EP, consisting of two originals together with remixes by West & Hill and label boss Schtu.

With their original tracks - 'Kurapika' and 'Overwhelming Emotions' - the Italian duo proves once again that if done correctly, a piece of music doesn't need a lot of different elements to keep one captivated for the full 6+ minutes. Sound design and arrangement are key, and if the main parts are perfect then giving them room to breathe is often the right strategy. It's certainly an artform, but it's clearly one that Philip Auster & Bumppo have perfected.

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Release date: Fri 22 September 2023

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On the latest and fourth single proceeding Oliver Koletzki’s 10th album “Trip to Sanity”, the Berlin maestro masters myriad moods to impressive effect. The kick-off “Space Papi” set a light tone being a fruity 3am banger that favours bounce over brute force: Koletzki takes no prisoners in regard to dance floor damage by way of the track’s moreish bassline and a healthy dose of white noise grandeur. True to its title, the EP’s namesake “Pleasure of the Very First Time” then bubbles over with playful twists and turns, zigzagging sprightly across its indie-dance thump. Lastly, “Mind Games” takes a turn for darker territories, elevating an almost claustrophobic atmosphere at its outset with Natascha Polke’s mesmerizing vocals before blossoming into a rich apex in its second half, ready to leave you breathless.

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For our 61st release we welcome back Berlin resident Quirin to ICONYC with his brand new single 'Dangerous'. His last outing back in August of 2022 was received to high acclaim. With his long-awaited single debut on ICONYC, Quirin delivers a slice of late summer vibes and to lift the mood. 

To open the release, Quirin drops the delightful original mix of 'Dangerous'. A track full of driving vibrancy and late summer vibes, while the arrangement keeps you moving with the energy on offer. 'Dangerous' conveys a club edge with deep stimulated elements, capped off by Quirin's' fantastic production skills. We basically have the formula for a bit of a monumental outing. The groove and melodies are the key here, as this restrained gem works its magic while it plays away, creating a warm glow and creating an air of sophistication.

The first remix comes from none other than the legend that is Mathias Schober, the German maestro known for his ultra-polished sound, keeps the ethereal framework of the original alive, as the pulsating bass powers along, before its drum fills and general warmth all combine to do the talking. Like something from yesteryear, yet sounding fresh – His transcendent touch up takes the energy levels up a notch, but increases the drive with stripped back and lucid elements at the same time, before the luscious pads grace the rework changing the vibe and creating a blanket of warmth that wraps around the effected groove. Essential stuff from Mathias!

Next up well-known Berlin underground mainstays SoKool & Konrad Dycke, who need no introduction to the well-versed music connoisseur, deliver the second remix.  The duo created a rework full of feel-good vibes from the word go, as the atmospheric vibe subtly keeps you moving with warm tinkling sounds, a smooth edge and some nicely effected sounding pieces. We basically have the formula for a bit of a monumental outing. The sparseness is key here, as their restrained melodic gem works its magic while it plays away, creating a warm glow, creating an air of sophistication. Classy vibes from SoKool & Konrad Dycke.

With 'Dangerous' Quirin really shows that there're no boundaries, as this beautiful melodic gem guides you to a full-on club laden, melodic hug of a release that will cause many smiles induced moments and instantly lift your mood. 'Dangerous' sees a worldwide release on October 27th, 2023via every well-known digital content provider. Not to be missed.

Catalog Number: #NYC061X
Release Date: October 27th, 2023

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