Browse by Artist: ITAL TEK

Artist:	ITAL TEK
Title:	Mako EP
Label:	ATOM RIVER (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	ATM 001EP

"Ital Tek (Alan Myson) is back with his second release of 2009: Mako EP, proving again that he is carving his own sound within the spectrum of bass music. His busy international touring schedule and releases on the infamous Planet Mu label have cemented his reputation as one of the most inventive producers working under the dubstep banner today. Following on from 2008's acclaimed album Cyclical and 2009's Massive Error this is the debut release for his own imprint Atom River. Over 4 tracks it sees Ital Tek once again perfectly bridging the gap between dubstep, techno and electronica whilst retaining strong dance floor energy. 'Mako' opens the record with one of Ital Tek's warmest and thickest sounding tunes to date. Driving fuzz bass and a searing twisted lead push the track onwards over a bed of glorious chord progressions. 'Chemical Temple' stomps in with a lurching half step rhythm and thick cutting synth lines before breaking down in a pulsating double time bass driven mesh of tight flickering percussion and distant ghostly melodies breaking through into the foreground. 'Manhattan' sets things off with a bang on the B side. Sharp cold metallic breaks drop into a heavy driving bass throb. The drums cut through the track with shattering precision allowing the bass to whip out the solid rhythm, whilst again complimenting Ital Tek's knack for melody. 'Topaz' closes the record with a hard hitting techno - dubstep crossover. Pounding kicks and crisp percussion swell over the course of 5 minutes into a crescendo of swirling synths before dropping finally into an epic rinse out. This record once again shows Ital Tek's ability to bring both heaviness and beauty to music that is as equally suited in a club as it is sound tracking a late night drive."

Artist:	ITAL TEK
Title:	Spectrum Falls/Giga
Label:	ATOM RIVER (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	ATM 002EP

"Gearing up for the release of his highly-anticipated, second full-length Midnight Colour on Planet Mu, Ital Tek drops two multi-coloured cuts for the second single on his own Atom River label. The A-side 'Spectrum Falls' is a cascade of arpeggios, steel drum-like melodies and cutting saw-tooth bass. The track is already featuring in DJ sets from the likes of Surgeon and Starkey and is set to appear on the Fabric53 album. 'Giga' on the flip is a longtime staple and favorite of Ital Tek's DJ sets. A tough, swung 2-step beat, underpinned with bouncing sub-bass and washes of reverberated fuzzed-out chords and dub stacks. The first taste of what will be a very busy year for this producer."

Artist:	ITAL TEK
Title:	Deep Pools
Label:	SQUARE RECORDS (UK)
Format:	12"
Price:	$11.50
Catalog #:	SQR 001EP

"The first release on the new Brighton label, Square Records, sees Ital Tek move into deeper, more reflective territory than his previous material on Planet Mu with a beautifully crafted EP of sumptuous dubstep sounds. The title track sets the mood with warm pulsating rhythms and haunting piano over a deliciously thick sub-bass that drags the listener under. It's a mellow piece that exudes a calm energy, perfect for dancefloor and bedroom alike. Harking back to the Bloodline EP on Planet Mu, 'Shallow Sun' is a ripping, industrial number with its shattering percussion and diving bass lines tearing through the darkness. Sure to be a dancefloor killer, this is truly heavyweight stuff. The last track, Ital Tek's first with a vocalist, is a lush dubstep soundscape fusing sublime Eastern melodies with deeply layered vocals. Anneka's voice perfectly compliments the playful instrumentation while crisp percussion keeps everything in place. Look out for future releases from this talented young lady. Watch out for future releases from Milanese and many others!"

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