Stripped Recordings opens the month of May with a fresh collaborative project from Tone Of Arc and JEI BLVCK. This American duo has enjoyed measurable success in their respective solo careers, beginning with Tone Of Arc who makes his label debut. The Pennsylvania resident has showcased his music on trendsetting record labels such as Bar 25, Eleatics, No.19 Music, My Favourite Robot and Wolf + Lamb. Returning to the label is JEI BLVCK who first appeared on the UK imprint in January with the well received ‘Feel'. Written with well known vocalist Kieran Fowkes, the duo crafted a powerful slice of melodic techno with a distinctive astral lean. Having worked together once previously on the ‘Eternity' single for JEI's JEI BLVCK imprint, Tone of Arc and JEI now join forces once again for ‘Mysteries' featuring Shawni.
No stranger to working with trendsetting artists, Los Angeles resident Shawni has recorded vocals for BLOND:ISH, Dance Spirit, Evans, Fake Mood and UNDERHER, resulting in releases for Sasha's Last Night On Earth, Earthly Delights and Rebirth. Beginning with the ‘Original After Hours Vocal Edition', Tone and JEI work Shawni's ethereal phrases over a warm, robust, key changing groove; while charming effects, muted pianos and indie-esque drums provide just the right amount of rhythm and colour for a bevy of memorable moments. For the less vocally inclined there is also an After Hours Dub which works on exactly the same arrangement as the original with the vocals dubbed down to tasteful edits and timely drifts.
Rounding out the release is the ‘Original Vocal Club Edition' which takes straighter aim at a main room dance floor. Here the US duo crafts a foundation of punchy beats, pulsating bass stabs and fiery percussion. It's this dramatic concoction which perfectly sets the stage for Shawni's heavenly vocals and astral hooks to work their magic, ultimately carrying the track to a powerful yet classy apex. It caps off a stellar release for Stripped Recordings, one where Tone Of Arc and JEI BLVCK build on their creative synergy with the smooth vocal stylings of Shawni. Highly recommended.
Words: Mitch Alexander
Tracks 1 and 2
Mastered by Rob Small Mastering. Leeds. England
No stranger to working with trendsetting artists, Los Angeles resident Shawni has recorded vocals for BLOND:ISH, Dance Spirit, Evans, Fake Mood and UNDERHER, resulting in releases for Sasha's Last Night On Earth, Earthly Delights and Rebirth. Beginning with the ‘Original After Hours Vocal Edition', Tone and JEI work Shawni's ethereal phrases over a warm, robust, key changing groove; while charming effects, muted pianos and indie-esque drums provide just the right amount of rhythm and colour for a bevy of memorable moments. For the less vocally inclined there is also an After Hours Dub which works on exactly the same arrangement as the original with the vocals dubbed down to tasteful edits and timely drifts.
Rounding out the release is the ‘Original Vocal Club Edition' which takes straighter aim at a main room dance floor. Here the US duo crafts a foundation of punchy beats, pulsating bass stabs and fiery percussion. It's this dramatic concoction which perfectly sets the stage for Shawni's heavenly vocals and astral hooks to work their magic, ultimately carrying the track to a powerful yet classy apex. It caps off a stellar release for Stripped Recordings, one where Tone Of Arc and JEI BLVCK build on their creative synergy with the smooth vocal stylings of Shawni. Highly recommended.
Words: Mitch Alexander
Tracks 1 and 2
Mastered by Rob Small Mastering. Leeds. England
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