Nikko.Z's Dopamine White closes out the year by welcoming Miquel Salla to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Spain, Miquel Salla is a DJ and a computer developer who decided to start a project of continuing sound research and development within electronic music. With strong roots within the hardcore, punk, grunge, techno and minimal scenes, Miguel emerged with a series of well-received projects via Pablo Bolivar's Seven Villas imprint. Now armed with a catalog that is both danceable and melancholic, Miguel adds Dopamine White to his resume with a four track showcase ‘Elevation'.
The title track gets the release underway and sits as one of Miguel's most emotional yet club-effective productions to date. Punchy kick drums and contoured grooves set the foundation for a narrative of rhythmic pulses, flashing percussion and timely effects. Hopeful harmonic refrains emerge across the second act, creating an emotive canopy of sound, one which results in a hazy dubbed out wave of colour and texture. Beneath the swirling qualities of ‘Elevation' lies the equally impressive vibes of ‘Masification'. Opting for a deeper and more dubbed out approach, Miguel flexes his versatile repertoire here, as heartfelt top lines descend over tight kick drums and woody percussive arrangements for a dimly lit backroom voyage.
Selection three ‘Infinite' marks the EP's halfway point and pushes forward with a bigger, brighter and bolder presence. Finding a nice balance between progressive and melodic house, it's a marriage of engaging arps and soulful vocal phrasing which carries the piece to a celestial sounding break and rejuvenating conclusion. The release concludes with the dreamy percussive qualities of ‘Elisium'. Full of detail and idiosyncrasies, the Spaniard crafts a clever coax of balmy key changes, drifting textures and ethereal melodies for a vibe that is equal parts serene and uplifting. Character and emotion are at a premium across the final act, as modulation peaks and Miguel reaffirms his ability to cast a spell over the listener to round out the EP in fine fashion.
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Mastered by www.symmetricaudio.com
The title track gets the release underway and sits as one of Miguel's most emotional yet club-effective productions to date. Punchy kick drums and contoured grooves set the foundation for a narrative of rhythmic pulses, flashing percussion and timely effects. Hopeful harmonic refrains emerge across the second act, creating an emotive canopy of sound, one which results in a hazy dubbed out wave of colour and texture. Beneath the swirling qualities of ‘Elevation' lies the equally impressive vibes of ‘Masification'. Opting for a deeper and more dubbed out approach, Miguel flexes his versatile repertoire here, as heartfelt top lines descend over tight kick drums and woody percussive arrangements for a dimly lit backroom voyage.
Selection three ‘Infinite' marks the EP's halfway point and pushes forward with a bigger, brighter and bolder presence. Finding a nice balance between progressive and melodic house, it's a marriage of engaging arps and soulful vocal phrasing which carries the piece to a celestial sounding break and rejuvenating conclusion. The release concludes with the dreamy percussive qualities of ‘Elisium'. Full of detail and idiosyncrasies, the Spaniard crafts a clever coax of balmy key changes, drifting textures and ethereal melodies for a vibe that is equal parts serene and uplifting. Character and emotion are at a premium across the final act, as modulation peaks and Miguel reaffirms his ability to cast a spell over the listener to round out the EP in fine fashion.
Words by www.releasepromo.com
Mastered by www.symmetricaudio.com
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