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LEENA 029EP
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Next strike on Mobilee's sister-label Leena Music. C-Rock & Patrick Kunkel are "Waiting for Nina." These two fellows from Frankfurt have been on the scene for quite a while and both developed within the outer realms of Sven Väth's Cocoon Universe. Their debut EP on Leena brings back a classic groove monster inspired by early Basic Channel, Mood2swing beats, and topped with some up-to-date rave signals. This track comes in three versions to have it right for each time of the day.
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LEENA 023EP
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Starting out as a promoter and label manager, Nicole Moudaber booked huge acts for her Soundworx nights at London's legendary Turnmills club, but it wasn't long before she started to produce herself. Carving out her very own edgy house and tough, soulful techno sound, her music was picked up by tastemakers including Carl Cox, John Digweed and Pete Tong. Her remix of Cox's "Chemistry" spent weeks at the top of the Beatport techno chart. "Hair" and "Let Go" will set main rooms in Ibiza alight.
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LEENA 022EP
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Jona presents a three track strong EP that brings together a variety of musical themes. While "Drifting Away" and title track "This Time" both have grooving bass lines perfect to shake up the dancefloor, "Resonate" has layers of drifting synths, creating more of a dreamy summer's day atmosphere. A debut release from an artist that you'll see a lot more of in the future.
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LEENA 020EP
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H.O.S.H is next up on the Leena Music catalog. Holger Behn -- the man behind the four well-renowned letters -- already has an impressive catalog with EPs on labels including Get Physical, Kindisch, Supernature, Freerange, Strictly Rhythm, Dessous, Tsuba, Diynamic, etc. This EP fits perfectly in a peak-time dancefloor set, with strong basslines and, in the case of "Dead And Alive," a twisted and eerie vocal. Meanwhile, "Tour De Fonque" is built on a deep and driving groove that's impossible to ignore.
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LEENA 021EP
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This EP on Leena is by Toronto-based Sean Miller -- an artist who has built a strong and vibrant DJ/producer career over the past decade. This new EP stands testament to this with its well-honed production style and creative flare. The title track is certainly one to wake you and put a rocket up the dancefloor's ass. C'mon That's It is packed with funk and grooving loops, and it's clear what it's asking.
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LEENA 019EP
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Smash TV's Holger Zilske and Kai Preussner have been in the game for quite some time, yet this is their first release on Leena. With releases in the past on labels such as BPitch Control, Diynamic and Get Physical, now they are here to present World Wide Wet! All three tracks come with the producers' high-energy dancefloor trademark, while, in spite of its suggestive title, "Eating Bullets" takes it a bit deeper and gives you some space to kick back to.
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LEENA 018EP
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Alexi Delano is part of the first wave of Swedish electronic music producers that made a name for themselves in the mid-'90s, releasing on techno labels such as Plus 8, Missile, Primate, Hybrid, Svek and many more. His style dwells in the perfect balance between shiny minimalism and dark, vivacious techno, and both of these tracks pack a powerful punch and high energy. With more than two decades on the stage, he has no intention of slowing down.
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LEENA 017EP
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Leena witnesses Dapayk Solo in full bloom and with space to breathe. "Berlin Bedlam" builds up layers upon layers of synths, paving the way for a break out of melodic charms. It's a cinematic soundscape that could be played at any number of stages over the course of the night. "Fawlty" is equally as melodic, but certainly fulfills the role of the calm after the storm. Minimal, but with musical flare, it's the perfect companion.
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LEENA 016EP
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Solomun's Sisi is a sure extension of his impeccable production skills and style, and is also one of the most unique releases on Leena thus far. "Sisi" opens with a head-spinning explosion of notes and chords being fired out like sparks in a continual loop. Then halfway through, they stop, only to build again. "Talk To The Hand" is bass-heavy with euphoric piano chords in the second half, while "Curesto" brings all of the elements together with build-ups and drama.
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Antoine Garcin graces Leena with his EP The Guardian. With his style firmly planted in the tech house scene, legends such as Laurent Garnier, Loco Dice and Joris Voorn have used his tracks in their sets. With bouncing, warm chords and building synths, "The Guardian" will fill a room with deep sounds and energy, while "Personal Feeling" keeps the warm bounce afloat and introduces a soulful vocal. "Numa" has a more stomping bass line with a slightly twisted vocal, and "Over And Ever" brings it all together.
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LEENA 014EP
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Alejandro Vivanco presents his first 12" for Leena. "Roots" features rising chords that gradually build to create a head-spinning frenzy... a perfect peak-time moment of madness that is seemingly neverending. "La Hermandad" has a bigger punch and a rolling bass line, with a deep male voice saying "don't call me"... so do as you are told.
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Leena welcomes Belgian producer Hermanez to the label, and he certainly doesn't arrive quietly. With its punching bass line and bouncing rhythms (a theme of many of Hermanez's productions), "Necotine" will kick a dormant crowd out of their drifting slumber and into hip-shaking action. While "Soms" initially tricks you into a more reserved intro, the kick-drum quickly comes back, and with a hint of synth, carries the energy through. Support from artists such as Barem, Gregor Tresher and Sven Väth.
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LEENA 011EP
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"Hailing from Montpellier, Rodriguez Jr. makes his return to Leena with 'Kids Of Hula,' bringing the coastal sounds of his hometown along with him. After the success of 'Rubbo Swingo,' his first release on Leena, Rodriguez Jr. -- who also comprises half of F Communications' The Youngsters -- went on to release records for Boxer Recordings and Mothership. On Leena's 11th release, he has returned for a second round, once again displaying his softer side as a housey, psychedelic producer. 'Kids of Hula' begins on a strongly melodic note with airy, exotic chords leading the way and occasional accents of tropical percussion lining the backdrop. Old-school throwbacks also have their place here, as the track climaxes with the use of psychedelic vintage sounds that recall the work of space disco giant Lindstrom until they ultimately fuse together with the track's initial harmonies to create a complex and layered final product."
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"His first release on Leena Music and old pal Falko Brocksieper jumps straight into the game, spinning heads into you-know-what with his new EP, Oblivion. These two segments display Brocksieper's attention to detail and clean cuts. It's classical meets modernistic. 'Oblivion' is smooth in its nature adding a few tweaks, keys, plus a thumping baseline here and there -- mostly keeping it simple and real. A delightful treat for your feet. Its B-side, 'Chemtrails,' is a melodic tool taking the baseline down a notch and pulling keys in and out of the background as subtle symbols and perfectly cut vocals weave in and out sounds of an evening dust. Former Cologne scenemeister, Falko Brocksieper's leading edge producing skills have landed him recent releases on Turning Spork, Treibstoff and, not to mention, his own thriving imprint, Sub-Static."
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LEENA 006EP
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"With all those mountains, it figures that the Swiss know a thing or two about altitude. Turns out they know a thing or two about depth, as well. At least that's the case with the Geneva-based Frenchman Lee van Dowski and Geneva native Agnès, who make their first appearance on Leena after a slew of recordings for labels like Num, Plak, Bpitch, Soma, Einmaleins, Minibar, Sthlmaudio, Resopal Red, and more. Simplicity is the name of the game on both tracks here. On 'Louder Elvis,' the two unleash pure deep-house bounce over ominous, Detroit-inspired pads; clean-as-a-whistle bleeps laser their way through a fog of dubbed-out delay. The tune's flow suggests a live session, with tumbling chords following their own whims, but there's nothing haphazard about it. This one's all about the afterhours, head down and moving steadily into the light. A vocal sample kicks off 'Radio Graceland' but don't expect any bloated rock 'n' roll theatrics. Instead, Van Dowski and Agnès lay down a slowly rolling groove with a Latin touch and even a little bit of reggaeton lurch. Hand drums dapple the landscape with faded colors, keeping the mood subdued -- at least until the beat gathers steam and bright, syncopated chords splash about. Groaning analog noises push the energy restlessly forward, driving dancers to wild abandon: the track is as effective as it is unconventional. What else would you expect from two of Switzerland's most uncompromising crowd pleasers?"
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"For its third release, Mobilee's sister label Leena presents an artist who needs no introduction: Paul Brtschitsch. In the 12 years since releasing his first 12" single, Brtschitsch has established himself as a key player in virtually every corner of the techno world, releasing nine albums and over 30 singles. Rather than giving in to laptop convenience, Brtschitsch distinguishes himself with a hardware-based set brimming with the richness and the spontaneity of live machine music. 'Hook Up' and 'Rotate 1976' find Brtschitsch picking up where Loop de Mer left off, crafting two deep, generous tracks that balance trim melodic loops with tightly-coiled rhythms tailor-made for the peak hour. 'Hook Up' jumps out of its grooves with a rare immediacy, announcing to all within earshot that this is a big, big record. Flush with shakers and a demure standup bass line, it quickly catapults itself from an easygoing groove into a white-knuckled thrill ride, thanks to steely chord flashes as sudden and unexpected as sheet lightning. The track is held aloft by ringing, echo-soaked chords that float on dub reggae's updraft, marked with his unmistakable signature as master of a vibe that's a little bit dreamy and a little bit nightmarish."
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"Hot on the heels of its first release, Mobilee's new sublabel Leena returns with another 12" single designed to thrill. You already know Catz n' Dogz as 3 Channels -- - with releases on Trapez, Trenton, Crosstown Rebels and most recently, Claude VonStroke's Dirtybird label. For their first release as Catz n' Dogz, they continue their tradition of combining minimalist structures with full-bore sound design, turning out a twisted double A-side single. 'Searching' wastes no time looking for its groove: it digs in right away with a bottom-heavy bounce that rolls unstoppably through thick and thin. In keeping with its title, it's something of a two-part proposition. The first half is all about pushing forward, ducking distraction, and maintaining speed as stray noises and schizoid samples blast from every angle. The second half is all about revelation, in the form of a deep, pumping synth pattern that cuts through the darkness like a beacon drawing the faithful back to Detroit. From here on out, intrepid explorers, we are at home in the temple of house music. The search concluded, all that's left to do is celebrate, long and loud, hands held aloft by a single string note that threads all the way back to disco's heyday. Halle-fuckin'-lujah. 'A Tribute to Kolfun' is a more cryptic affair. Beginning with a demure keyboard arpeggio draped in delay, it builds slowly, spinning in the wind like a pinwheel, twisting between minor and major keys. Dancefloors these days are full of anthemic melodies, but this one is different. It doesn't force its emotions upon you, it just filters and amplifies your state of mind. Two and a half minutes in: a subtle bloom of color. Three minutes: a burst of movement in the shadows. Four and a half minutes: a rush of blood to the head and the heart, and all."
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LEENA 001EP
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"The winds of fortune have been good to Berlin's Mobilee label. In just two years and more than two dozen releases, Mobilee has established itself as an essential fixture among purveyors of advanced electronic dance music and a bulwark against the scene's steady downpour of soundalike records. Today Mobilee announces a new venture. To the leeward side of Mobilee lies Leena, established as a refuge for those like-minded souls blown Mobilee's way from places far afield. Leena gives Mobilee the freedom to work together with friends from the scene and with artists it has long respected, with no regard for sound, style or musical boundaries. To cut a long story short: Leena is Mobilee's outlet for guest appearances only! Leena 01 comes courtesy Holger Zilske, better known as the asteroid-zapping Smash TV, and the two tunes may surprise listeners expecting more of his brash, melodic dramatics. 'Enduro Disko' is a creepy-crawly portrait of suspended animation. A shuffling, succubus-like beat grips the head, starts it nodding, and slowly works its fingers down to hips, knees and feet. Slippery legato keys grease the mind with questionable intentions, and a seasick siren's call corkscrews its way deep into the dancer's soul. 'Aura' is no less possessed, reconfiguring classic deep house cadences into a horror-movie score filled with creaky floorboards and telltale hearts. Still, its lightness of touch -- delicate staccato arpeggios, tip-toeing syncopations -- keeps it from slipping into the gloom. It's simply a groover for those who like to flirt with the dark side, a sly smile that disappears into a Cheshire grin as the needle runs out."
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