Monday, July 30, 2018

Dimuth K - Souq EP incl. Micah, Vakabular [SMD226]


Originally appearing on Suffused Music’s “Initializing Vol. 8” compilation in January 2016, Dimuth K and his “Souq” showcased the Sri Lankan’s talent for dynamic bassline grooves and sparking melodic phrasing. Returning to the track, the original is reprised, along with a pair of brand-new remixes from Canada and Thailand.

An artist with a long and storied contribution to underground dance music, Micah Lukasewich has been involved in the scene for over 15 years. With a meticulous and intricately crafted approach to his music, Micah found success with remixes of Sissy’s “I See You” for Global Underground and a remix of Bent’s “As You Fall” licenced to Chris Fortier’s “Balance” compilation on EQ Recordings. With a host of production credits up to 2010, massive support from the likes of John Digweed came from a reworking of Slacker’s “Pyschout” while Micah’s global DJ performance and “Ruhnsong” show on Proton Radio illustrated his ability behind the decks. 

An association with a host of blue-chip imprints that include Lost Language, Baroque and Proton Music, saw Micah debuting on Suffused Music with a remix of Springa’s “Syllables” in June 2016. He now returns with a typically masterful remix of “Souq”. Built upon a dynamic rhythmic framework that incorporates a running percussive cadence, a host of new production material is created around Dimuth K’s original work. Evolving elegantly, new melodic sequences come to the fore in the early stages before roaring into life in the third movement to sublime effect.

Thai artist, Vakabular has established quite a reputation for himself from his tropical paradise home of Ko Pha Ngan. Founder of the Hollystone podcast and record label of the same name, Vakabular is also a regular performer around the clubs of his hometown, affording him the opportunity to test his music on a wider club audience. With a century of production credits to his name, music signed to such leading imprints as BC2, Phraser Records and Stan Kolev and Matan Caspi’s Outta Limits, Vakabular continues to find a place at the forefront of the techno and tech house sound that is key to his portfolio. 

The February 2018 “Quarantine” EP marks Vakabular’s debut outing on Suffused Music and it is a pleasure to welcome him back with a compelling rework of “Souq”. With a framework rooted in huge four-to-the floor kick and offbeat hi-hats, the twinkling melodic phrasing and dynamic bass groove has its foundations in Dimuth K’s original. A series of white-noise effects add further to the dramatic effect as Vakabular’s remix builds effortlessly throughout, creating an impressive return to Suffused Music.

Dimuth K - Souq [Suffused Music]
Dimuth K - Souq (Micah Paul Lukasewich Remix) [Suffused Music]
Dimuth K - Souq (Vakabular Remix) [Suffused Music]

Lexicon Avenue
good release guys

Airwave
superb!

Tripswitch
Original for me, cheers

Dale Middleton
Vakabular remix is good!

Darin Epsilon
Great remix work by Micah

Paul Thomas
Really cool from Dimuth

Marcelo Vasami
original mix for me thanks

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Monday, July 23, 2018

Frezel - Anciet EP [SMD225]


The latest release on Suffused Music welcomes Frezel back to the label for his debut EP. The Dutch artist made his debut on the Lithuanian imprint in May of 2017 with a contribution to the label’s Initializing, Vol. 12 collection. Also owning releases on Manual Music, Particles, Steyoyoke and Traum, Frezel now returns to Suffused Music for his first EP entitled ‘Ancient’. 

Spread across three tracks it’s the dark beats of ‘Live In The Moment’ which lead the release off. Stripped and punchy from the outset, walls of sub bass engulf the framework as tough percussion and crunchy electronics steal the air. Wavering atmospheres add a subtle tension throughout the first act, building anticipation before melting down into a cinematic break, and perfectly setting up a third act of rousing bass modulation. 

The journey continues with the vibrant and bouncy ‘Primeval’. Sitting in a similar sonic space as ‘Live In The Moment’ it’s groovy, dark rumblings become immediately captivating. From it’s well contoured low end to aquatic designs and dynamic stabs there is a wealth of sensory bliss. Perhaps most compelling is the final break as it moves through wonky motifs and stellar modulation upon reaching a heady apex. 

Once again showcasing Frezel’s uncanny ability to meld progressive house and techno the release concludes with the title selection ‘Ancient’.  It’s driving groove and lively percussion brings a momentous roll early, before spaced out motifs and growling stabs add further intrigue. Vibrant tones advance the mystical storyboard as timely rhythmic shifts and a dramatic break seal it’s brilliance. A stunning three track showcase from Frezel who continues to be one of the Netherlands most highly touted progressive house talents. 

Frezel - Live in the Moment [Suffused Music]
Frezel - Primeval [Suffused Music]
Frezel - Ancient [Suffused Music]

Lexicon Avenue
Live in the moment for me

Tripswitch
Primeval's my pick here

4Mal
'Ancient' is an outstanding track, thank you!

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Monday, July 16, 2018

Initializing Vol. 19 [SMDVA027]


Suffused Music continues its strong Summer season with a new installment of the ‘Initializing’ series. Praised since the first volume was unveiled in 2014 the ongoing series has been a landing spot for some of electronic music’s most noteworthy talent including Audioglider, Audiostorm, Dimuth K, Jose Tabarez, Matter, Onez!e, Oscar Vazquez, Paul Sawyer, Padai, Yuriy From Russia and more. From its early beginnings as a full length LP style compilation, the series has adopted a more succinct approach across it’s last two editions. This highly curated ideology has seen the narrative of the series shift with an inclusion considered to be all the more prestigious. Never an imprint to be bound by traditional genre constraints the Suffused Music team has once again scoured the globe for the highly anticipated nineteenth volume. Featured on the release are (in order of appearance): Momento de Baile, Talal, Roberto Traista, Felipe Santini & Jimmy Marques and Jeremie Naulet. 

Momento de Baile - Simple [Suffused Music]
Talal - Haze [Suffused Music]
Roberto Traista - Pulse [Suffused Music]
Felipe Santini & Jimmy Marques - Arpiano [Suffused Music]
Jeremie Naulet - Wordless [Suffused Music]

Cid Inc
"simple" is nice, thanks

Airwave
nice pack!

Lemon8
Simple is simply amazing. Support!

Dale Middleton
really nice ep, simple & haze are for me! thanks

Matt Rowan
Really enjoying "Simple" in this pack

Graziano Raffa
Will play out Arpiano and Wordless!

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