SOP014 - Seppuku EP
Based out of Washington D.C, Shades Of Play is a duo comprised of long time friends & label owners , Felipe Rivera & Derek Tucker. Having met upon a chance encounter in 2011 they soon began collaborating on various style projects working dilligently to refine their sound. Their most recent notable release 'Hybrid Theories', reaching #1 on Traxsource's Top 100 Techno Charts.
'Seppuku EP' is a natural progression of our sound, we are both deeply introspective people and have dealt with tons of trauma in our lives and we have always struggled to try and encompass that in our music, with 'Seppuku' it was as if all the parts and things we had learned both in life and our craft came together. The tracks themselves are moody, melancholic with a touch of 80's and deep sounds. - Felipe & Derek
The lead track, Dupont Circle touches on the subject of inner battles, anxiety, alcoholism and drug use. One of my biggest struggles in life has been the constant feeling of emptiness, and seeking to fit in or being accepted. Throughout different points in my life I turned to alcohol and other substances to help me cope and try to better understand who I thought I needed to be. I still struggle with some of these internal questions but I no longer feel the need to use anything make up for them.
Life is about balance and balance helps us to keep control, %u2018Minds Eye%u2019, touches on the subject of depression and suicide. Suicide is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death around the globe. The effects of suicide go beyond the person who acts on this feeling; it has lasting effects on families, friends and communities. %u2018There was a belt around her neck and she was purple, all I could think is if I had been a minute later she would be gone, I should have listened closer, I knew they were battling internally, I made sure to get her help but I will never forget this moment.
Shades Of Play, delving into the deeper and broader spectrum of electronica, house & techno music.
Washington D.C
www.shadesofplay.org
Mastered by: Leftright Audio / Dan D'Ascenzo Mastering
Based out of Washington D.C, Shades Of Play is a duo comprised of long time friends & label owners , Felipe Rivera & Derek Tucker. Having met upon a chance encounter in 2011 they soon began collaborating on various style projects working dilligently to refine their sound. Their most recent notable release 'Hybrid Theories', reaching #1 on Traxsource's Top 100 Techno Charts.
'Seppuku EP' is a natural progression of our sound, we are both deeply introspective people and have dealt with tons of trauma in our lives and we have always struggled to try and encompass that in our music, with 'Seppuku' it was as if all the parts and things we had learned both in life and our craft came together. The tracks themselves are moody, melancholic with a touch of 80's and deep sounds. - Felipe & Derek
The lead track, Dupont Circle touches on the subject of inner battles, anxiety, alcoholism and drug use. One of my biggest struggles in life has been the constant feeling of emptiness, and seeking to fit in or being accepted. Throughout different points in my life I turned to alcohol and other substances to help me cope and try to better understand who I thought I needed to be. I still struggle with some of these internal questions but I no longer feel the need to use anything make up for them.
Life is about balance and balance helps us to keep control, %u2018Minds Eye%u2019, touches on the subject of depression and suicide. Suicide is a major public health problem and a leading cause of death around the globe. The effects of suicide go beyond the person who acts on this feeling; it has lasting effects on families, friends and communities. %u2018There was a belt around her neck and she was purple, all I could think is if I had been a minute later she would be gone, I should have listened closer, I knew they were battling internally, I made sure to get her help but I will never forget this moment.
Shades Of Play, delving into the deeper and broader spectrum of electronica, house & techno music.
Washington D.C
www.shadesofplay.org
Mastered by: Leftright Audio / Dan D'Ascenzo Mastering
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