Duality Trax first opened its books in 2020 with an EP featuring Radiant Love regular Fio Fa and a remix of the
year contender coming from Lisbon’s Violet. Since then the label has become known for its acute attention to
detail, giving each release the shine it deserves while avoiding disposable practices and challenging the
industry through its dedication to duality and balance, whether that be sonically or surrounding gender identity.
It’s really no surprise that one of house music's leading label figures Tywi was destined to make an
appearance. Having started the Haŵs imprint in his home city of Cardiff, the label’s wide-spread popularity
began to gain the attention from some of the industry’s most respected heads and became a breeding ground
for new artists to emerge. A shared love of music resulted in tracks being shared over time and eventually
DUALITY6 was born. In what will be his first full length EP, Tywi continues to join the dots between 90’s house,
prog, breaks and trance, with a huge remix coming from Frankfurt-based artist Maruwa.
Title track ‘Reality Checkpoint’ connects various styles with a modern take on progressive trance. Sonics feel
as if they’ve been projected from space in a kaleidoscopic mind-warping ride, coupled with the producer's
impressive ear for world building soundscapes. A child of the ‘90s, Maruwa combines her classically trained
ear with the nostalgia of her upbringing in the remix; channeling early trance records and deep, chugging
rhythms into a wave of euphoria fit for peak-time. It’s the first time the label has also delved head first into full
trance territory, turning the intensity levels up while paying homage to both label owner and artist’s early
musical influences.
The B side opens up with ‘Spellbound’ which feels like a guided tour around the cosmos, sat beside trusted
travelers and embraced by everything-will-be-alright energy . The track’s interior is built around synths that feel
both effortless and light as our tour guide brings us towards our final destination. The EP comes to a close with
‘Laws Of Motion’ which draws upon alien electronics and a steady groove. Plucking sounds from the
producer's wide ranging influences, ‘Spellbound’ builds slowly with shades of leafy greens and deep oceanic
blues, bringing us gently back down to earth.
year contender coming from Lisbon’s Violet. Since then the label has become known for its acute attention to
detail, giving each release the shine it deserves while avoiding disposable practices and challenging the
industry through its dedication to duality and balance, whether that be sonically or surrounding gender identity.
It’s really no surprise that one of house music's leading label figures Tywi was destined to make an
appearance. Having started the Haŵs imprint in his home city of Cardiff, the label’s wide-spread popularity
began to gain the attention from some of the industry’s most respected heads and became a breeding ground
for new artists to emerge. A shared love of music resulted in tracks being shared over time and eventually
DUALITY6 was born. In what will be his first full length EP, Tywi continues to join the dots between 90’s house,
prog, breaks and trance, with a huge remix coming from Frankfurt-based artist Maruwa.
Title track ‘Reality Checkpoint’ connects various styles with a modern take on progressive trance. Sonics feel
as if they’ve been projected from space in a kaleidoscopic mind-warping ride, coupled with the producer's
impressive ear for world building soundscapes. A child of the ‘90s, Maruwa combines her classically trained
ear with the nostalgia of her upbringing in the remix; channeling early trance records and deep, chugging
rhythms into a wave of euphoria fit for peak-time. It’s the first time the label has also delved head first into full
trance territory, turning the intensity levels up while paying homage to both label owner and artist’s early
musical influences.
The B side opens up with ‘Spellbound’ which feels like a guided tour around the cosmos, sat beside trusted
travelers and embraced by everything-will-be-alright energy . The track’s interior is built around synths that feel
both effortless and light as our tour guide brings us towards our final destination. The EP comes to a close with
‘Laws Of Motion’ which draws upon alien electronics and a steady groove. Plucking sounds from the
producer's wide ranging influences, ‘Spellbound’ builds slowly with shades of leafy greens and deep oceanic
blues, bringing us gently back down to earth.
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