
Madrid-based Bohrium Records brings into play the young French producer Lukea
Madrid-based Bohrium Records brings into play the young French producer Lukea
Romanian imprint Unfelde Records boss Robert David serves up his latest offering with ‘Love Manifesto EP.’ Known for his rolling house tracks which has seen him release earlier productions on the likes of; Capodopere, Whoyostro, Tzinah, Baile Musik and many more over the years.
His latest release kicks off with title track ‘Love Manifesto’ which is a deep, dark, rolling affair with tight drums, wobbly b-line intertwined with dreamy pads and keys. This is a sound synonymous with the ‘Romanian’ sound and a great way to kick off proceedings.
One of the standouts’ names over the last couple of years, Macarie serves up his remix of this one. A squelchy bass with well-programmed drums and a trippy vocal takes us on a journey with this one and is sure to fit into your DJ sets just right.
‘Inima’ takes things up a gear with a really nice groovy feel to it. Tight claps, subtle hats, and an infectious lead designed to get you moving work perfectly here. It has a hypnotical rhythm to it and is going straight into our record bag to play as soon as the clubs re-open!
Berlin-based veteran Argenis Brito is on remix duties for this one and takes things even darker with its hypnotic lead line, skippy hats, and growling bass. Think late-night dark room vibes on this one! Overall, this is a really nice package of 4 club-ready cuts that we certainly think you should be getting your hands on.
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Thomas Melchior’s new imprint “My King Is Light” keeps on proposing a fine and sharp vision on minimal music dropping its third release to date. It’s time to welcome in MKIL fam the Aussie born and Berlin based producer Klon Dump.
A1 “Paul’s House” kicks start with a rumbling, 90s-feeling bass. Gritty https://www.phonicarecords.com/label/my-king-is-light/168898/all/latest/descgroove is laid down with simplicity and taste, pace is quick, determined. It’s difficult to stay still. Sonorities remind of the harsher Nolga and Micheal James cuts, with unexpected turns towards concrete and dense sound hits, old-school synth arps and nasty leads. Energy is at the right place,
B1 “Surprise Room” glitches its way through the flipside, taking us for a bouncy ride downtown! Gliding strings moody move in the spectrum, painting fluid lines on Klon’s canvas. Drums are super tight, very definite. Each rhythmic element has its proper crisp. Acid and metallic tastes are next to soothing pads, creating an uplifting contrast. Vocal takes the listener into a completely different dimension, before plunging into the depth again.
“No Surprise Room” is the most melancholic jam in the EP, delivering clusters and atmosphere alongside Klon Dump’s signature groove. Scenario is darker, while drum hits go fast on the beat. Minimal groove is intricate, extra polish, extremely curated. The way Klon interrupts the flow by removing ambient pads, leaving the beat alone, is a powerful way of creating more and less dense areas throughout the length of the track. That happens in a very natural way, at the very right time, so that the track unfolds smoothly.
Looking at the bigger picture, “Paul’s House” EP is a very complete work. Klon Dump doesn’t make any secret of his references and inspiration, integrating influences into a very mature and personal style. Skill is apparent in the way everything comes round sweetly, satisfyingly caressing the listener’s brain and body. Composition is wise, achieving complex and notable musical results starting out from simple ideas.
We’re curious to see how MKIL will move further – it is not an easy task – but here at Meoko, we don’t doubt that we just have to wait for the next record!
By Zambianchi
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We are in a world where many of us are constantly rushing on things, often neglecting the care and the attention that everything needs to receive to be at its best. I said many of us because this is definitely not the case for Darem Aissa and his homonymous label Aissa Records that after almost 2 and half years since its first release, now finally drops the second chapter by rising talent Pauli, another one that has work in the shadows for a very long time who will you hear a lot about in the future. The entitled “Solara” EP also sees the legend of Ion Ludwig on the remix duties, giving a further feeling of majesty to the entire release.
Opening the EP in style, title cut “Solara” immediately shows its nature showcasing profound and warm chords above which gentle arpeggiated plucks bubble around, gradually rising in tone and setting a dreamy and cuddling mood, not even remotely disturbed by a simple but effective techy groove.
Up next, “Phase Issue” starts with another lean techy groove backed up by robust sub-bass which, however, reveals a more rascal intent than its predecessor, as sneaky female vocal chops and untamed airy chords rise the tension that is further released in a clean and easy-to-dance-to drop.
On the flip, the bouncy “Flow-Matic” features lovely 808 rhythms over a fat and gnarly bassline which proceeds seamlessly almost for the entire piece. Icy hats, scratchy percussions, and subtle rave-ish synths drive the track till the end for an upbeat slice of dancefloor gold.
Dutch maestro Ion Ludwig steps up on the remix duties with a hypnotic version of “Solara” dominated by poignant piano chords, majestic pads, and an unexpected vocal sample, with the stuttering low end that, unhurried, heads the release to a trippy and enchanted conclusion.
Words by Francesco Quieti
Birmingham-based collective of Dubøka has made a name for himself over the last couple of years, gathering together the ro-minimal enthusiasts and giving life to crazy parties inviting Arapu, Mihai Pol, Gescu, and SIT among local talents. They’re now throwing their very first vinyl-only release EP which comes from the hands of young talented BRYZ and, as the title suggests, is dedicated to their home town, with the talented Romanian bringing three of his trademark groovy productions.
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Kickin’ off with the main track “Digbeth”, BRYZ opts for some low-rumbling waves surrounded by echoing gloomy synths and neat groove elements, as the prominent clap sharply divides the beat, scattered with diverse hats and subtle rides. The track gets filled with each passing second with ethnic Balkan-ish sounds, splashes of a gnarly bassline, and some female vocal chops, altogether making of this one a filthy wiggly number.
Thus, “Slow Down” is another groovy tool, yet again featuring sinister strings, and nasty percussive elements to which are added bubbling plucks, delicate tribal percussions, and a powerful low-pitched vocal that almost carries the track from start to finish, marking the entire flow like a mysterious godly voice from the otherworldly space.
“Railway Valley” closes the package with a 7+ minute ride within which pressing hats beat incessantly on a dense blanket of visceral sounds and thick drum patterns, occasionally interrupted by sparks of electric guitar, a shortstop before boarding on BRYZ’s train again.
Words by Francesco Quieti
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