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DISS 031EP
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Marc Antona follows the jazz-infused adventures of the Rattle Snaps EP (DISS 023EP, 2014) with another crucial exploration of beat science, Unrestricted EP. "Hanging Gardens" is a masterclass in immersive programming, fusing the natural feel of live drums with crisp electronic tones that hover in a spacious mix. Where "Hanging Gardens" deals with angular rhythms and a shape-shifting atmosphere, "Unrestricted" takes the sound palette of organic and electronic elements and feeds them into a rolling, techno-minded focus. The tribal thrum of the beat fills out an "in-the room-ambience" while the psychoactive synth flurries speak out the pulse of the machines.
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DISS 030EP
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Dissonant presents Various Artists EP. Marc Antona's thrilling spirit track "Lord Of Combines" is carefully arranged with immersive organic textures creating a rising energy. Jayro's "Psicodélica" lives up to its name with all kinds of head-spinning sound effects whirling around a playful, snaking drumbeat. David Gtronic makes his Dissonant debut with "Rana", where his sonic identity, built-up with organic textures and melodies, stands out in a perfect combination of subtle dub elements alongside strong rhythmic flow. Conrad delivers the hypnotic rhythm of "The Human Centipede" where the club oriented groove stretches out with restraint and increasing tension.
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DISS 029EP
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Dissonant returns with fresh grooves from New York City by Bobby Gasparakis, aka Gaspara. The title track on this Nafpi EP is a perfect example with plenty of subtle touches into the mix that edge the funk into this exciting Spartan soundscape, from playful conga hits to the insistent clap always increasing the pull of the rhythm section. Providing the perfect contrast, "A Pillow for Julia" is an adventurous and exotic excursion with organic instrumentation alongside distant sweeps of pads, subtle shimmers of dub chords sounding sometimes like swirling vocals.
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DISS 028EP
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Daniel Stefanik offers up two tracks that strike a perfect note between cerebral intrigue and instinctive deep house groove, channeled into an unforgettable and timeless quality. "It Might Drizzle Until September" is a truly heartfelt piece throughout its keynotes and dubby gestures. The combination of subtle rhythmic elements and strong, ever-developing melodies exemplifies the passion and power that can be worked into house and techno. A stronger beat punches through on "Jolly Green Giant," but the soothing, sensual synth lines remain, giving space for dubby effects and delicate details to feed into the mix.
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DISS 005EP
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Second of four 12" previews of Marc Antona's 2011 Rules of Madness album (DISS 001CD). "All Against the Law" sets the sexy, intriguing atmosphere; from the beginning to the bitter end the hypnotic metallic triangle tickles, its gently dissonant and mysterious sound taking the role of the second but essential character. The core trip is triggered by the psychedelic honk of a passing train that builds the exhilarating, huge melodic repetition of the track. Voices then emerge, the organic sounds begging insistently as the sloping tension becomes steeper. "Spring Pack" is a fiery, groove-ridden sensation, with a rich bed of piano under hovering crackles and twitching twists above.
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DISS 027EP
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Talented Romanian producer Lumieux, from the vibrant, thriving Bucharest scene, transcends his youth to deliver a highly developed style. On "En Kribe Ob," a richly detailed epic with a rising energy, organic layers of rhythmic texture create an immersive sound and delicate keys ring out with unbridled emotion while percussive tones sit in natural harmony with the beautiful melodies and the dynamic groove. With "Mirror," Lumieux demonstrates his ability as the drums step forward and the pressure rises for a thrilling dash through engaging minimal techno. The dub-infused synths add the perfect psychedelic twist throughout the track.
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DISS 002CD
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Italian duo Re-UP present the CD version of their debut album, Nelcorpo. Twelve tracks of immersive, psychoactive house and techno. Alberto Leonardi and Omar Mazzon showcase what a diverse and engaging team they are both for the dancefloor and as a personal listening experience. "Concrethereal" opens the mix in an esoteric style with a complex arrangement of percussion and melodic chimes that soar away into meditative realms, before "Aju Paraplu" strides forth with urgency and subliminal sound design, letting haunting fragments of processing drift in between the beats while the "Nelcorpo" captivates with its mysterious pads swirling around angular fragments of rhythm. "Dark Tunnel" brings on a tougher beat with a haunting soul to catch the dancers unaware, before "Gominola" comes to life in a romantic swell of orchestration, rich in energy without losing that all-important subtlety. "6AM" has an equally rich sound world to get lost in, using a bed of forest textures as a comfortable backdrop in contrast to the piercing impact of the lead synth. "The Mole" locks the listener in with a vivid picture of crooked, rusted textures conjured up using layers of rough and metallic found sounds. "Two in a Row," meanwhile, takes its time in building up the tension, working with a locomotive urgency and yet maintaining a voluptuous appeal to the rhythm section of the track. Heading into the later stages of the mix, "Each Sense" holds tightly to the groove, celebrating multi-sensory stimulation with its intricate and seriously funky percussion. "Tribute" delves into dub-infused techno of the most captivating kind, and "Extended" sets out to explore microscopic production detail as it builds to a spiritual climax. With its ever-shifting moods and infectious energy, Nelcorpo is a stunning achievement for Re-UP. Also available on vinyl as Nelcorpo (Part One) 12" (DISS 024EP) and Nelcorpo (Part Two) 2LP (DISS 025LP). CD edition includes exclusive track "The Mole Tool."
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DISS 025LP
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Italian duo Re-UP present the final eight tracks of their debut album, Nelcorpo, to accompany the first three tracks on Nelcorpo (Part One) 12" (DISS 024EP). Alberto Leonardi and Omar Mazzon showcase what a diverse and engaging team they are both for the dancefloor and as a personal listening experience. "Nelcorpo" leads off side C with its sweeping, mysterious pads swirling around crisp and angular fragments of rhythm, and "Dark Tunnel" brings on a tougher beat to catch the dancers unaware while carefully feeding a haunting soul into the track. "Each Sense" celebrates mental and physical stimulation with its intricate and seriously funky percussion both surprising and delighting at once, before "Extended" sets out to explore precise, microscopic production detail even as it builds to a spiritual climax. "Gominola" comes to life on a rousing, romantic swell of orchestration, rich in energy and passion without losing that all-important subtlety, while "Tribute" delves into dub-infused techno of the most captivating kind. "Aju Paraplu" strides forth with urgency, the quick-ticking beat providing a perfect anchor to the subliminal intricacies of the sound design around, and then finally "Concrethereal" emerges gracefully into a dense and complex arrangement of percussion and melodic chimes that soars away from the dancefloor and into more meditative realms. Balanced perfectly between the cerebral excitement of home-listening electronica and the physical thrill of club-ready house and techno, Nelcorpo brings more shades to Re-UP's craft while maintaining their finely honed sonic identity. Also available on CD as Nelcorpo (Mixed CD) (DISS 002CD).
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DISS 024EP
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Re-UP present the first three tracks of Nelcorpo, a preview of the final eight tracks on Nelcorpo (Part Two) 2LP (DISS 025LP) and the full album CD, Nelcorpo (Mixed CD) (DISS 002CD). "The Mole" deploys crooked, rusted textures, using layers of rough and metallic found sounds to whisk the listener away into its dense, percussive headspace. "6AM" has an equally rich sound-world to get lost in, using a bed of forest textures to contrast the piercing lead synth. "Two in a Row" works with a locomotive urgency yet maintains a voluptuous appeal to the rhythm section of the track.
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DISS 023EP
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Dissonant founder Marc Antona presents two grand journeys that reach into the deepest parts of his musical psyche. In "Rattle Snaps" he turns out a seductive bass line and a captivating beat drawing on his strength in layering up ingenious sonic details. The stripped-back feel of the track supports scattered drum hits with skillful and subtle touches while the energy rises and falls without breaking the immersive atmosphere. Stretching out over twelve gripping minutes on the B-side, "The Fifth Season" is a powerful track with strong sub-bass ripples and a rising pad tone.
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DISS 022EP
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Dissonant starts off the 2014 season in Ibiza with the talented Spanish producer Medu. This new EP meets the Dissonant vision of adventurous and sensuous electronic music. Medu's minimal roots immerse us into wild, energetic drums and organic details. "Shi-Sei" adventures into loose breakbeat and flows with its central drum sample, constantly weaving textures and percussion in and out of the groove for a nerve-tingling trip. "Bronq" has a more free-spirited approach, and a more steady tech-house beat, with a bit of atmospheric sounds, turning this tune into a futuristic carnival experience.
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DISS 021EP
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Santos returns to Dissonant to deliver another three tracks, laying down detailed rhythms that shimmer with the infectious energy in which the man has made his 20-year career on. "Garlic" is a roving thrill-ride that hangs on to the commanding groove as it whips through a dense landscape of sound. That leaves it to "Invisible" to get deep in the dub, letting masterfully-handled delay and reverb pulse out a spiritually enriching techno mantra. "Cable" takes a different approach, weaving some color into the mix.
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DISS 020EP
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Marc Antona delivers his latest forward-thinking rhythmic masterpiece, "Ride Safari." This track shows Antona at the height of his powers, layering up intricate percussion from electronic sounds to organic hits, but there is more happening beyond the drums in this track. The immersive bass draws the listener close in the beginning and the thrilling rolls of effects send the track into wild new realms of sound, but the action continues to build all the way through the peak of the tune, with ever more exotic sounds feeding into the groove.
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DISS 018EP
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Dissonant is proud to present Andrew M. Oritz, a producer and DJ who has spent his life immersed in DJ culture. Having earned his stripes as a DJ across countless clubs in New Jersey and New York, as well as further afield in Florida, his explorations into production have fed into this first release. "Outside the Box," featuring Zay De Mello, is the perfect club track, full of hypnotic percussion that pushes forwards with an unstoppable energy, while the well-selected vocal samples add an extra layer. "Doctor Who" takes a more subtle approach, using minimal rhythms and space to create an unpredictable feeling.
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DISS 017EP
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Marc Antona brings it back home in a blaze of fearless creativity with this new EP for his own label. "Brush Rush" channels the loose, surprising rhythms of jazz into a celebration of percussion to test the most drum-loving DJs, while "The Hack Fellow" delivers a seductive, hypnotic groove, taking us into a truly addictive musical journey.
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DISS 016EP
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Renowned and respected for his powerful productions, Santos has, through his releases and remixes for the likes of Saved, Suara, and Octopus, become one of the most in-demand producers of today. The Macro Habitat EP sees the Italian producer treading a deeper path compared to much of his recent output. The strong, bold drum patterns still prevail but each of these tracks thrive on their slower, groovier tempos, scene-stealing atmospherics, and exotic percussive sounds.
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DISS 015EP
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The duo from South Germany Ulm West Deep prove themselves to be a strong addition to the Dissonant label. "Riders of the Lost" is a psychedelic mind-catcher that drives forwards on a prominent kick and powerful bass line. The metallic, natural percussion interlocks with the hypnotic melodies for a surreal yet positive journey. "Anima e Corpo" kicks into action with an unexpected combination of natural percussion and subversive melodies all feeding into a seriously heavy kind of techno.
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DISS 014EP
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Dissonant presents the return of label chief Marc Antona, as the Gallic groove purveyor delivers yet another brilliant brace of tracks. "Trio Tree" opens with a weighty, throbbing bass line and moist, shuffling brush work. As the snare snaps cleaner, the first bubbles of acid sound. On the flip, Marc creates another rich musical tapestry and he allows his off-kilter drums and scattered sounds and FX a life of their own before pulling them together with metronomic mastery. Dramatic and suspenseful, "Natural Spy" is the perfect soundtrack.
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DISS 013EP
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The Cut Up EP is Chad Andrew's first chance to showcase his work on the label whose core artists and releases have directly shaped his sound: French imprint, Dissonant. The title track sets the scene for a delectably deep EP, where skillful percussion lines are hollow, sparse and driving, low-end vocals keep you locked in the dance. "Awake" works a subtler groove where soft pads and bass quivers set the tone for prime-time dancefloor-focused hi-hats.
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Dissonant unleashes a new two-track selection from Leix. The Valencia-born, Barcelona resident has been exciting dancefloors for the past 15 years, regularly sharing the decks with the world's leading spinners. The Akane EP is Leix's first excursion on Dissonant. The lead cut is as perfect a fit as they come. A locked tight groove, devilish kick and a bubbling acid line tricks us throughout with its undeviating trajectory. "Dumnezeu" continues with an understated bass line, rasping snare and glistening hats.
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Leo & Omar aka Re-Up step up with their latest double-header for Dissonant. Lead cut "Freedom Seed" is as deep and coiled as they come. At home in the sweat-filled basements as it's sure to be on summer terraces, its spoken word vocal and druggy groove is set to draw in the unsuspecting. Equally as deep and serious, yet with a slightly tougher edge is "Chew Part." Its heavy drum pattern rolls along effortlessly, making it the perfect tool for the floor.
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DISS 009EP
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A brand new double-header from Marc Antona is led by "In Flagrante." Joining forces with Aber Costa, the pair present yet another joyful example of Marc's innate ability to harness the most exotic of grooves while showering us with a dizzying array of sounds and samples. "Ipso Facto" on the flip is a pure example of stripped-back house. Beats, hats and an elasticized, filtered riff open the show before the snare rolls usher in from the depths a throbbing wave of bass.
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DISS 008EP
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"Shmooh's Raisin Theory," tINI's debut for Dissonant, is a fresh, funk-driven number, and her youth as a drummer and the early influences of Moodymann can all be heard in the warm rhythms of the original. Label boss Marc Antona takes the original on a trip with his "Outback" mix, creating an ethereal atmosphere with his deep, pulsing drums and bringing the vocal to the fore. Re-UP keeps the funk and drive while adding an array of crisp, clean percussion.
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DISS 007EP
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Marc Antona releases now the fourth and final Rules Of Madness vinyl -- a perfect place for two uncommon, creative tracks that reveal the very wide range Dissonant can bring to your ears. "Last Taboo" portrays the delicate, coy and ambient side of Rules Of Madness (DISS 001CD), yet keeps the rhythm shaking. "The Hammock Spider Story" is a track that weaves and builds in a percussive and freaky manner.
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DISS 006EP
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For the third vinyl release of Marc Antona's Rules Of Madness album, Dissonant reveals three more unique techno trips. "Crush To Pulp" embodies what you would dream of to be happy, sexy techno. "Guru" possesses unusual sound shaping that makes it a real matter of joy for advanced listeners. "Illegal" delves into an entirely different musical spectrum. Light-hearted, full of sheer euphoria, this track is the sound of Marc Antona's influential Iberian studio let loose.
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