Ian O’Donovan - Mistral EP [XYZ011]
Release date : 12.6.2019
Purchase : https://www.beatport.com/release/mistral/2770744

As a crucial figure in the history of the thriving Irish dance scene, and a favorite of the When We Dip team since their early formation in Dublin, Ian O’Donovan is an artist innately connected to the XYZ label. Through an illustrious career, he’s presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as Bedrock and Suara. After his smashing remix of Budakid’s Anesthesia, we’re ecstatic to have the Irishman back on the label in full with the Mistral EP.

The A-side comes in the form of Changing Skies, a heavy hitting weapon. Opening with a teasing, fluttering melody, the track soon opens up into a progressive hammer. Wonky basslines flow in and out of the picture, maintaining a constant rise in energy throughout. The track is primed for heaving dance floors, and represents O’Donovan’s ability to craft sturdy masterpieces.

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Ian O'Donovan - Changing Skies [Snippet]

Melodic & Progressive

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Releases on: 
Sekora / MonoWave / House of Horus / Freegrant Music / This Never Happened / PRGRSSN / ZeroThree / Pattern / As You Are / Addictive Sounds / Immersed / FSOE Parallels / Mood Of Mind 

The style of electronic music championed by Black Wands exists somewhere in the ether between majesty and melancholy. From a spark of inspiration, the Denver producer crafts melodic and progressive house soundscapes that set the mood for an emotional dance floor.

Black Wands has shared the stage with some of the finest artists in his genre, including Le Youth, Sultan + Shepard, Yotto, Cassian, Aname, Nora En Pure, Estiva, Stephan Bodzin, Enamour, Fehrplay, Grum, Jeremy Olander, & Matt Lange. His signature cinematic sound has landed releases with prominent progressive house labels ZeroThree, Monowave, and As You Are. He was also enlisted for an official remix of Le Youth & Sultan + Shepard , which appeared on This Never Happened as part of Le Youth’s “Reminders” Remixed album. Garnering radio plays from the likes of Nora En Pure, Mark Knight, Paul Van Dyk, Sultan + Shepard, Aly & Fila, and Cosmic Gate, Black Wands continues to attract support from high caliber DJs around the world. 

Swelling chord progressions meet with gritty, analogue bass lines in the path he forges for each spellbinding sonic journey. Drawing upon not only post rock and metal but also progressive trance and melodic techno, his background as a singer/songwriter equips him to synthesize his eclectic origins into a singular, cohesive statement. With releases on ZeroThree, This Never Happened, Monowave, As You Are and Future Sound of Egypt , this emerging talent is bringing his sound to life.

Between the driving grooves underscoring each arrangement to the arpeggios soaring up above, every Black Wands track bears instantly recognizable hallmarks. Like a conductor leading an orchestra, his sorcery lies in his expert grasp of composition as he weaves low-end frequencies with poignant high notes in a way that evokes compelling imagery.

The months ahead hold great promise for Black Wands as he looks to release more music than ever before. Follow along as his vision unfolds.

Label by @When-We-Dip. 

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Demos: demos@whenwedip.com

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Ian O'Donovan - Changing Skies [Snippet]

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