Nick Varon - Forbidden Land EP [SMD203]

Referenced as “the most underrated DJ in the world” by none other than global icon, Nick Warren, Nick Varon is a hugely respected artist within the underground dance arena. Now making his Suffused Music debut, we are delighted to welcome Nick to the label with his “Forbidden Land” EP.

An accomplished musician, proficient in both guitar and piano, Nick Varon’s relationship with music began from early age. Resident at “Club Venue” in Athens for five years, Varon perfected his craft behind the decks with Deep Dish’s Sharam recognising “the flow in his DJ sets touches perfection.” Moreover, Hernan Cattaneo also saw a burgeoning talent in the young artist, taking him on a 50-date world tour across three continents that has seen him play in New York, Tokyo and at the Creamfields festival in Buenos Aries.

In tandem, a celebrated production career is no less impressive. Finding a home on Cattaneo’s Sudbeat Music, the “Shibuya EP” in April 2012 sparked an ongoing relationship that saw the three-track “Sky Ladder” EP released in September 2017 and an appearance on Cattaneo’s 2017 “Balance Presents Sudbeat” compilation with the track, “Sivota”. In addition, a raft of original material has found its way onto a plethora of high-profile labels including Lonya’s Asymmetric Recordings and Sonic Union’s Lowbit.

With such blue-chip credentials to his name, it is an honour to welcome Nick Varon to Suffused Music. Opening proceedings, “Over & Out” is full of the trademark rhythmic sensibilities that has made Varon such a sought-after producer. Intricate layers of percussive cadence create a wonderful dance floor groove as a bouncing sub-bass carries the track forward. Building effortlessly a swathe of pads and delicious melodic interplay imperceptibly emerge as a hypnotic riff and analogue lead line commands attention in the third movement against the driving beat.

The title track itself is a glorious marriage of rhythm and melody as a metronomic kick provides the vehicle for a beautiful and shimmering arpeggio to melt into the mid-range. Progressing with ease, a series of counterpoint melodies supply immediate interest in a stripped back, contemplative offering with a percolating rhythm swirling across the stereo spectrum and into listener consciousness. An ever-present, head-shaking groove creates a wonderful dynamism that is certain to find favour with fans and peers alike.

With Nick Varon’s star in the ascendancy he is sure to find success in the “Forbidden Land”.

Nick Varon - Over & Out [Suffused Music]

Nick Varon - Forbidden Land [Suffused Music]

Nick Warren
2 great tracks from Nick !

Paul Thomas
Love the deepness of Forbidden Land

Tripswitch
Over & Out's really nice, will play

Marcelo Vasami
great release. full support, thanks!

Lonya
great one here

Baunder (Soundexile)
Forbidden Land for me, thanks!

Darin Epsilon
Forbidden Land is the one for me

Dale Middleton
Big sounds from Nick, like the vibes in Over & Out! thanks

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Erich LH - No Gravity EP [SMD202]

As Suffused Music hits 2018 at full pace and a double century of releases under its belt, we celebrate with a brand new musical vignette through Erich LH and his three-track, “No Gravity” EP.

Hailing from the ancient and historical city of Córdoba in the foothills of the Sierra Chicas, Eric Ledesma has fashioned an impressive career for himself from his home in the north-centre of the country. With his Erich LH pseudonym, the Argentinean artist has consistently impressed, inspired and influenced by familial bonds and the sounds of the 1980s and 90s. Finding a passion within the sphere of electronic music, Ledesma refined his taste to focus on the areas of underground progressive.

An accomplished DJ, beguiling club goers with a compelling blend of sounds from progressive and tech house to techno and deep vibes, Erich LH has found himself performing at a raft of underground events around his home country including, El Castillo, Green Paradise and Bahia Los Mimbres. In tandem, a production career has flourished with a clutch of releases on an array of high-profile imprints. Making his 2010 debut on Distants Records with the “Rain” EP, further original work has followed for OLD SQL, Panda and Deepsessions Recordings.

Now returning to Suffused Music after the debut ‘Space Odyssey” appeared as part of the “Initializing, Vol. 12” compilation, the track now receives a full release of its own accompanied by two further original works. Retaining all the rhythmic flare of its initial release, “Space Odyssey” floats across its eight-minute voyage with its ethereal pads and timeless riff. Driven by thumping kick, hypnotic percussion and vocal sample, the Erich LH production craft and technique is in full flight.

“Cyborg” continues the heavy kick and driving percussion of its predecessor, while a running arpeggio line adds further intensity and dynamism, combined with trademark earworm riff. Pausing at a stripped back breakdown to create a wonderful crystalline sequence that hypnotises and pitches in analogue glory, a third movement joins a collage of rhythm and melodic flow in synchronous harmony.

Final track, “Stars” creates a slightly darker, edgier tone that is apposite for the wide-open infinity that sits alongside the track’s subject matter. Finding a wonderful chord and bass progression at its core, a cluster of free-flowing synth lines and rhythmic stabs create a vital energy that fires post-breakdown with renewed energy as hints of musical tropes to come are presented with shimmering and delayed synth work. The result is a club stormer that is sure to fill dance floors across the globe.

With all the weightless majesty of an artist harnessing the powers within his musical compass, Erich LH has become master of the universe with his “No Gravity” EP.

Erich LH - Space Odyssey [Suffused Music]

Erich LH - Cyborg [Suffused Music]

Erich LH - Stars [Suffused Music]

Lemon8
Space Odyssey for me. Great job. Thanks!

Praveen Achary
Stars is good!

Armin van Buuren
vibes

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Dousk - French Sauce feat. eSoreni EP (Suffused Music Edition) incl. Dimuth K, Kymatik [SMD201]

The 201st release on Suffused Music finds the label presenting new interpretations of ‘French Sauce’ feat. eSoreni by the one and only Dousk. The Greek artist shot into the electronic music spotlight with a release on John Digweed’s Bedrock Records in 2004. Subsequent releases on Vapour Recordings and Global Underground soon followed and with that Dousk became one of the most in demand producers in the progressive music landscape. Originally released in July of 2017, ‘French Sauce’ found Dousk collaborating with US vocalist eSoreni for a deep and mystical creation of epic proportions. Having never been remixed Suffused Music now hands the composition over to the capable hands of Dimuth K and Kyamtik. 

Dimuth K proved to be one of 2017’s most pleasant surprises. In a year highlighted with an appearance on Max Graham’s ‘Cycles’ 8 compilation and an EP on Movement Recordings, progressive house fans gravitated towards his unique take on the genre. Now returning to Suffused Music for his third appearance, Dimuth takes ‘French Sauce’ into pure progressive house territory. Rippling waves of bass and astral effects set the cosmic journey in motion before serene pads add a reflective tone. Spiralling synths carry into an expansive break, as waves of noise, metallic hits and shimmering motifs coverage for the ultimate dance floor moment. 

The second and final interpretation of ‘French Sauce’ is provided by Kymatik who is returning to the label for his fourth appearance. The Berlin based artist made his debut on the Lithuanian imprint in September of 2016 with a remix of 'Can't Explain The Bang' by Andrez. Subsequent releases on Hernan Cattaneo's Sudbeat Music and Germany's Afterglow Records have been received amidst much praise, ultimately leading to the ‘Find and Loose’ EP for Suffused Music to close out 2017. Seemingly finding a comfortable home on the label Kymatik now begins 2018 on a strong note with a stunning interpretation of ‘French Sauce’. Deep and meditative from the outset, it’s a free flowing journey through hypnotic arps, trailing clusters and electric stabs. A series of timely breaks shifts the narrative as tension rolls and drama builds, never reaching an overwhelming peak but on a continual pulse to the road home. A stunning interpretation from Kymatik which rounds out a superb remix edition for Dousk’s ‘French Sauce’. 

Dousk - French Sauce feat. eSoreni [Suffused Music]

Dousk - French Sauce feat. eSoreni (Dimuth K Remix) [Suffused Music]

Dousk - French Sauce feat. eSoreni (Kymatik Remix) [Suffused Music]

Eelke Kleijn
Originalf or me

Cid Inc
Dimuth remix is very nice

Paul Thomas
Love Dimuth's remix!

Marcelo Vasami
dimuth remix for me thanks!

Kasey Taylor
Nice one from my old mate dousk! Thanks

Barry Jamieson
Wicked original mix.

Lonya
good stuff here

Baunder (Soundexile)
Dimuth remix for me, thanks!

Airwave
very nice track from john will support for sure!

Darin Epsilon
Two great remixes by Dimuth and Kymatik

Tripswitch
Dimuth K remix is a proper prog journey, will play

BOg
Nice batch of remixes !!!

Lemon8
Excellent release. Definitely supporting this one. Thanks!

Stelios Vassiloudis
Great original and fantastic set of remixes

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Initializing Vol. 16 [SMDVA024]

As the new year begins Suffused Music presents the latest installment in its 'Initializing' series. The Lithuanian imprint has become synonymous for the various artists compilation series. Upon making it's debut in 2014 the collections have become a much anticipated part of the label's release schedule. 2018 kicks off with the sixteenth edition and once again adheres to the label's ever expanding sonic ethos. Now in its fifth year, Suffused Music continues to explore new musical territory' from deeper, more contemporary sounds to laid back techno all the way through to the label's much loved progressive house roots. Edition sixteen leaves no stone unturned with a veritable smorgasbord of sound, covering a wide array of sonic space. Featured on the collection are (in order of appearance): Nahuel Lucena, Feemarx, Nidden Nature, Gianni Ruocco, Le Roi Carmona and Ezequiel Marinoni, Gustav Martin, Reyul Mather, Alex Rojo, Luciano Scheffer, Pablo Martinez, Aquastic & Cherry Pheromone and Another Ambition. 

Nahuel Lucena - Alchemist's Secrets [Suffused Music]

Feemarx - Forward [Suffused Music]

Hidden Nature - End [Suffused Music]

Gianni Ruocco, Le Roi Carmona and Ezequiel Marinoni - Bon Voyage [Suffused Music]

Gustav Martin - New York [Suffused Music]

Reyul Mather - Huajuapan De Leon [Suffused Music]

Alex Rojo - Cazalis [Suffused Music]

Luciano Scheffer - Spiral [Suffused Music]

Pablo Martinez - In the Middle of the City [Suffused Music]

Aquastic & Cherry Pheromone - Pretty Dreams [Suffused Music]

Another Ambition - Fall of Princes [Suffused Music]

Eelke Kleijn
Some great tracks here, thanks

Cid Inc
Alchemist's Secrets is very nice, will play

John 00 Fleming
Hidden nature is amazing!!

Airwave
too many gems in here

Lemon8
Not all for me but a few that stick out. Quality release all 'n all. Thanks!

Amber Long
Wow, this is a great compilation! Thank you!!

Ingo Vogelmann
Great stuff, support!

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