To coincide with the launch of one of this year’s most creatively consuming electronic albums, we caught up with the distinct and skilful artistic corner of phase trois, to talk all about the sound and concept of The Magic Maze II. We dig into his journey as an electronic music producer, the importance of feeling … Continued
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Stylistically unique in everything from the string solos to the spacious whispered verses and the hugely celebratory hook crescendos, Little Gold Spark is more of a massive gold spark, in terms of its sonic brightness and the absolute energy and bravado of Melissa’s faultless vocal range.
You get addicted to this progression, these repetitions, the soulful peaks, and it feels like something born of influences ranging from Moby and Massive Attack to Fatboy Slim and Gnarls Barkley. In my view, Joshua Milú reaches the pinnacle of memorable production here, and A Home is quick to assert itself as an outstanding modern track.
Consider Obsidian as the perfect introduction, an industrial rhythmic aura, with both optimism and uncertainty walking hand-in-hand. mal_mr asks the question ‘what does it mean to be human in a world where machines are taking over?’, and The Magic Umwelt captures the essence of that experience, and gracefully answers.
Laying down a summertime house groove that’s colourful, conceptual and creative all at once – Aux Fidelity drops one of the most likable original beats of the season, with the multi-layered electro-funk playfulness of Tsuyu Party.
Inspired by the great people and scenes of the Cocoon Club in Frankfurt, from the country that first adopted and popularized the power of techno, producer and DJ Kai Seibert masters the craft with his latest intoxicating album, blending emotional and passionate intentions with a clear sense of progression and technical expertise that resounds.
Futuristic progressive house champion Lord Conrad delivers a cinematic video and single that euphorically celebrates the meeting between fantasy and reality.
Seamless production from the trustworthy corner of Psyborg – a dreamy summer house jam that’s soothing to lose yourself within. Daydreaming unites gentle layers of female voice, with hazy keys, synths, and a classic lounge groove, to bring us hypnotically into the new season.
Something precise yet ambient – an interesting fusion of retro electronic tones and those that sweep through the space like summertime EDM; all with a female lead that’s breathy to impassioned. John Paolo captures the energy and escapism of longer days, with the intoxicating single Lost In You.
Huge vibes and ambient, hypnotic melodies take precedence – a producer with a clear love for the escapism of deep house, melodic techno, and wholly immersive dance instrumentals. Diego Lee blends atmosphere and intention, with the euphoric wonder of Carpe Diem.
Aptly pushing the boundaries creatively as an electronic music producer, Willie Alex brings ambient and intense layers of organic sound and rhythm together, for a boldly unique, immersive and even soulful take on Glitch, House, and Drum and Bass. His latest single Pushed is a fine example of the style his repertoire has begun to … Continued
New York based composer, pianist and doctor Esmond Rubinov has achieved noteworthy successes with single projects over the years, but now returns to the bare essentials of composition, with the highly-anticipated launch of his debut album The Year After.