Momento de Baile - Simple EP [SMD231]

As Suffused Music celebrates its 231st release, a brand-new artist is welcomed into the fold as Momento de Baile provides a musical triptych in the shape of his “Simple” EP.

From the historic city of Medellin, famous for its universities, commerce and ever-growing festivals, Momento de Baile has created a unique and distinctive sound. A debut appearance on the “Initializing, Vol. 19” compilation in August 2017 saw the Colombian showcase his talents with the opening “Simple” track on the release.

Now returning to Suffused Music, “Simple” receives a full release accompanied by two further tracks that exemplify the modern underground progressive house sound. With its distinctive Georgio Moroder inspired bassline, the title track is reprised here in all its driving, Donna Summer, disco-tinged glory, redolent in pulsating white-noise effects and glittering octave-ranged arpeggio.

“Driving to Disco” picks up the baton with its similar driving beat and intelligent arpeggio work. Continuing apace over the course of its near eight-minute duration, a glorious bass groove lays the foundations for off-beat percussion to add texture and weight while clever use of a vocal cut makes its presence felt in gated, pulsing fashion. Exploding into the third movement in hypnotic fashion, the track is sure to appeal to dance floors across South America and beyond.

The final offering sees “Glüwein” characterised by rapid-fire bassline dominance that evolves in open-filtered splendour while a counterpoint arpeggio provides the perfect melodic accompaniment. A driving beat with sporadic reverb-drenched effects and perfectly placed drum fills, adds to the sonic evolution with a new melodic motif introduced at the mid-way point. Escalating impressively across its eight-minute timeframe, the track is an expertly crafted affair that is the very epitome of mesmerising tension, constantly evolving and progressing through expertly placed layers of percussion and production technique.

Momento de Baile - Simple [Suffused Music]

Momento de Baile - Driving To Disco [Suffused Music]

Momento de Baile - Glühwein [Suffused Music]

Petar Dundov
Strong

Anna Maria X
Simple is nice, thanks!

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GBrown - Another Perspective EP incl. Ewan Rill, Monojoke [SMD230]

Part of the “Open” triptych, “Another Perspective” saw New Orleans based artist, GBrown, open his Suffused Music account with a dark, tech-infused offering that created an unnerving feel with its pitched loquacious sample. Originally released in August 2016, the original is now reprised with remixes from Russian and Polish veterans.

Siberian born, Ewan Rill, is as prolific as he is talented. With 1,500 production credits to his name spread across some 70 record labels, the Russian artist has hit upon a consistent formula for success since an early debut on Balkan Connection in July 2011. A further double century of credits can be found on the Serbian imprint with a host of additional tracks for the likes of Clinique Recordings, Stellar Fountain and Spring Tube Limited. Now operating out of his St. Petersburg home, Rill is a regular across the clubs of his hometown with performances alongside Jerome Isma-Ae, Ronski Speed and Sander Van Doorn. 

A regular on Suffused Music with a range of original remix material, we are delighted to welcome back an old friend as he remixes “Another Perspective”. With a typically rich and dynamic offering, a running bassline makes its presence felt throughout the track, opening up in the third movement. Its roots in GBrown’s work, a strong beat and percussive cadence add extra layers of intrigue as the sample so central to the original also makes its presence felt throughout.

An iconic name in the progressive house and breaks genre, Krakow based artist, Monojoke, has shaped the underground sound with his dynamic work. A debut for FeralCode Records in January 2007 opened the door on a huge array of material finding its way on to a selection of some of the finest modern digital imprints. Over a decade of experience and production know-how has seen Monojoke become a regular on Spring Tube, Particles and Electronic Tree, the latter seeing a collaborative partnership with fellow countryman and label boss, Tuxedo (under the Fluente moniker) and releases on Hernan Cattaneo’s Sudbeat. Supported by a raft of A-list DJs including John Digweed, Nick Warren and Guy J, Monojoke has been a regular contributor to Suffused Music since a remix of Deng & Slavak in early 2014. 

Returning after a remix of Ewan Rill in July 2017, Monojoke remixes “Another Perspective” with typical aplomb. Taking the same dark, tech-house approach as the original, Monojoke adds an array of additional rhythmic layers that crunch, fizz and shake their way across the track. The vocal sample central to the original makes its presence felt throughout, waxing and waning in delayed patterns as a beautiful melodic chord progression creates a wonderful juxtaposition at the mid-point, reprised again in the final stages as an antidote to the driving rhythmic prowess.

GBrown - Another Perspective [Suffused Music]

GBrown - Another Perspective (Ewan Rill Remix) [Suffused Music]

GBrown - Another Perspective (Monojoke Remix) [Suffused Music]

Barry Jamieson
Cool stuff

Praveen Achary
Original and Monojoke mixes for me

Darin Epsilon
Did someone say Perspectives? ;)

Blake Jarrell
Where Yat G Brown Brah! hit me up!

Dubfire
Downloaded for Dubfire, thanks!

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Vakabular - Endless EP [SMD229]

Returning to Suffused Music for the label’s 229th release, Vakabular creates an “Endless” flow of music with three tracks of the highest quality.

Home to the “Full Moon Party” on Thailand’s south east coast, Vakabular has made a name for himself from his Koh Pha-ngan island home. With a renowned party culture running across the island’s beaches, Vakabular has regularly performed in front of packed club audiences at events including “Waterfall” and 360 Rooftop”, seeing his music consistently met with club approval. Curator of the successful “Hollystone Podcast Series” and Hollystone Records, the Thai producer has continually impressed with over a century of production credits to his name.

A regular on the likes of Krafted Records and Outta Limits, the six-track, “Floor Damage” EP for the Stan Kolev and Matan Caspi owned imprint was a worthy addition to the label. Making his debut for Suffused Music in February 2018, the twin-track “Quarantine” EP marked an impressive debut, while a remix of Dimuth K in September 2018 saw Vakabular produce an innovative interpretation of “Souq”.

As Vakabular returns to Suffused Music the triptych title track sees “Endless” characterised by driving techno beat and metronomic bassline. Building effortlessly, the addition of white-noise and pitched analogue effects paves the way for a vocal sample to find its way into the mix at the mid-point, before the pace picks up once again in the third movement. Rhythm and melody thus combine to create a dynamic dancefloor stormer.

Keeping the same energy, derived from chest-thumping kick and running bassline, “Star Gate” reveals a chorus of delay-panned synth effects and mesmeric arpeggio. Changing character at the mid-point a TB-303 style line makes a play across the mid-range, building to a satisfying denouement before returning to earlier rhythm and melody combination in the track’s second half.

The final track sees a subtle shift in character as a bouncing groove is found in “Desire” via intelligently placed bassline and percussive combination. A smooth melodic sequence is gradually revealed and supplies an absorbing freeform pattern that coruscates across the mid-range in fluid analogue phrasing. Full of clever pitched tape-delays, the track waxes and wanes in impressive fashion.

A new three-track EP from the mind of Vakabular sees a continued, “Endless” flow of success.

Vakabular - Endless [Suffused Music]

Vakabular - Star Gate [Suffused Music]

Vakabular - Desire [Suffused Music]

Eelke Kleijn
Desire for me

Dale Middleton
like desire here nice vibe! support

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Matteo Monero - Mind Control EP [SMD228]

Heading into the autumn months, Suffused Music returns to Italy. Based on the corner of Lake Garda in the northern town of Rovereto, Matteo Monero is a producer with a wealth of experience. With over a decade’s familiarity in the underground dance music scene and over a triple-century of production credits to his name, Monero can boast work signed to a host of blue-chip imprints since a debut for BIT Records in April 2007. 

Indeed, Superordinate Music, Balkan Connection and ICONYC have been regular hosts of the Matteo Monero sound with October 2016’s “Battle 2” EP, June 2018’s “Anunnaki” and “Strange Habits” for the latter hitting the headlines in August. His music supported by the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Lee Burridge and Hernan Cattaneo, Monero’s relationship with Suffused Music has seen a clutch of impressive releases, centred around the original track, “Beyond the Inner Journey” and remixes of Kaan Koray, JJ grant and DP-6.

Now returning with original new music, the opening track is framed by a techno rhythm and bustling sixteenth shakers. Evolving delicately, a metronomic bassline juxtaposes perfectly against a rippling arpeggio that mesmerises in the opening movement of “Cosmic Dispersion” as a filter opens up to create intensity. An additional motif adds depth while a stripped back breakdown full of white-noise effects and piercing synth provide a new texture. As all elements combine in the third movement, the result is a multi-faceted affair full of craft and guile.

The title track continues the rich melodic make-up of its predecessor as a repetitive motif filters into sonic range. A driving percussion and pounding beat supply strong dancefloor character with a combination of open and closed hi-hats, while a smooth arpeggio locks tightly to the groove. A glissando lead finds its place at the mid-point as the breakdown provides an interlude that shifts the musical narrative briefly with its new melodic direction. Hitting its stride once again in the third movement with a full complement of drums and synths, “Mind Control” is an exciting hypnotic track.

Matteo Monero - Cosmic Dispersion [Suffused Music]

Matteo Monero - Mind Control [Suffused Music]

Eelke Kleijn
Mind Control might work for me

Petar Dundov
Nice one

Lexicon Avenue
Cosmic Dispersion for me

Luis Junior
Great, thanks for the music

Dale Middleton
big sounds from Matteo, digging Cosmic Dispersion!

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Initializing, Vol. 20 [SMDVA028]

A long-standing series now reaching its 20th edition, the “Initializing” series is a platform for Suffused Music to showcase exciting new and established talents, simultaneously performing a vital service to the underground music industry. Originally opening its doors in January 2014, “Initializing Vol. 20” continues the story with a quintet of exciting artists.

Opening proceedings, US artist, Donny Carr, has quickly made a name for himself remixing Stan Kolev for Freegrant Music and Jerome Isma-Ae for the iconic producer’s Jee Productions. “Space Flex” is a brooding dancefloor stormer that oozes melodic character and immaculate production technique. Building in intensity, grooved chords and white-noise rich pads shimmer while a bouncing bassline anchors itself tightly to thumping kick and hi-hat shuffle.

Sharing a home with progressive legend, Cid Inc., Finnish artist Ricardo Piedra boasts a long-time involvement in the music industry with 350 production credits to his name. His music signed to a host of high-calibre imprints, Bonzai Progressive, Stellar Fountain and Steyoyoke all play host to Piedra’s work. Debuting on Suffused Music, “Motocarium” is characterised by huge techno kick and off-beat hi-hat percussion. A sumptuous array of analogue synth riffs and glorious chord progressions punctuate the work while a rasping bass note and robotised voice add intrigue. A mixture of delay, reverb and distortion add depth in a track that erupts post-breakdown.

A regular on Flemcy Music with a host of remix and original production material, a remix of “The Dark Side” by techno icon, Robert Babicz is a notable highlight for French artist, JP Lantieri. A century of further credits can be found against the award-winning producer’s name with his music signed to the likes of Nothing But, Technosforza and Egothermia. Another Suffused Music debutant, “Waterfall” is redolent in chunky groove and pulsating bassline that provides the framework for a collage of melodic motifs to sit atop in shimmering and gated fashion. Pausing for dramatic effect at the breakdown, Lantieri’s track builds in intensity to explode in the final movement with a full complement of rhythm, bass and melody.

Two new artists with bright futures close proceedings. Making their commercial debuts, Nightnews provides a moment of dark contemplation with “Down in the Dumps”. Characterised by heavy beat and rolling percussive cadence, gently pulsing riffs pan across the stereo spectrum and while sumptuous pads are full of white-noise delays. A vocal cut adds intrigue and the track hits its stride post breakdown as it waxes and wanes with renewed vigour.

Doctor Bloom & Claymore wrap things up with “See It Through”. Typified by thumping beat and off-beat percussion, an incongruous collage of sounds and motifs blend together to create an intriguing offering. As it evolves, a central melodic theme emerges at the mid-point, further developed in the track’s second half.

Donny Carr - Space Flex [Suffused Music]
Ricardo Piedra - Motocarium [Suffused Music]
JP Lantieri - Waterfall [Suffused Music]
Nightnews - Down in the Dumps [Suffused Music]
Doctor Boom & Claymore - See It Through [Suffused Music]

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