Felix Cage and Lazarusman are back on Electronical Reeds for a special Remixes EP of their track Love Again. Five artists offer their personal vision of this collaboration between the slammer and poet Lazarusman and the producer Felix Cage. Away from their first attempt, here is probably the EP of the “coup de grace” of the dancefloors!

After Rodriguez Jr. remix in June 2011, another member of the Mobilee team, Marcin Czubala, takes the lead of a Felix Cage’s title. The Polish DJ and producer approaches the track with the typical touch from Berlin fusing high efficiency, deep soul and melodic richness. As for the Parisian duo Kreiss & GFP, they steer away from the Deep House of the opening track to energetic Techno with a real percussive rhythm. A dark and heavy atmosphere perfectly merges with jazzy sounds. From darkness to light, Kreiss & GFP are resolutely and passionately in love with the dancefloor. The co-founder and manager of Voltage Records, the Berliner Marquez Ill is the conductor of this third remix and offers a more Tech House approach of the track. The vocal cut and sampled guides the dancefloor until the break leaving Lazarusman’s voice for crowd’s pleasure.

After three remixes resolutely turned towards efficiency and dancefloor, a change of rhythm occurs in the EP. Indeed, the Lille-based artist Max Duke offers an acoustic version with a captivating rhythm and guitar riffs that are reminiscent of a famous American band from Los Angeles. This acoustic approach continues with the remix of the artist from Brussels, Souldust. He produces an instrumental remix leaving a prominent place to the melody supported by a powerful kick. He takes the listeners to a wonderful journey oscillating between power and melancholy. Read more

Electronical Reeds launches its first compilation in the beginning of 2012. With thirteen releases in fifteen months of existence, the Franco-Belgian label has mixed young talents and already confirmed artists. Through the “Essential Reeds” compilation Electronical Reeds is looking back at the releases of the past months offering thirteen tracks of its ever growing catalogue. With supports from DJs like Sebastien Leger, Uner, Rennie Foster or Secret Cinema among others, label’s artists were able to establish themselves and grow on the electronic music scene throughout 2011. “Essential Reeds” is a look in label’s past before a new busy year. Read more

From time to time Electronical Reeds likes going off the beaten tracks and predicable paths just to offer different and less usual material when one least expects it. For its last EP of 2011, the label with the reeds leaves the dancefloor on the side to embrace the “inner self”. This EP should be savored in intimacy, as it offers a journey of senses and catches the listener’s emotions instantly. This odyssey was written Parisian duo Kreiss & GFP who demonstrate once again their musical diversity and the unbound sound universe. The opening track Moving Keyboards fascinates by the masterful piano improvisation moving on a light and subtle rhythmic background. This piano and its bewitching melody evolve more deeply through In Motion Blue leaving the kick and the bass on a side letting the beauty of the instrument speak for itself. Washing Head abandons the piano in favor of the cellos offering a more introspective and melancholic track. This emotional adventure continues with the deep and nostalgic Patwathead, with its syncopated melody and catchy atmosphere. The mesmerizing and hypnotic Sweet Brawn ends smoothly this introspective journey through listener’s emotions.
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Following the success of Mascarade EP this summer, remixed by Rodriguez Jr. and Nhar, with top 100 charts and playlists from artists like Sebastien Leger, Laurent Garnier and Stephan Bodzin, Felix Cage is back on the Franco-Belgian label Electronical Reeds with a new three tracks EP including a collaboration with The Lazarusman, who’s voice marked the releases of Stimming, Aki Bergen and Till Von Sein among others. From winter chill of Blizzard to summer dancefloor Mascarade, Felix Cage and Electronical Reeds were bound to bring more vibes this rainy autumn.

The title track of the EP offers an encounter between two very personal and emotionally rich universes where the pads and melodies of Felix Cage are amplified by the atypical voice of The Lazarusman. With its powerful kick and its deep bass, its melancholy synths and its break that opens the way for the slaming lyrics of the South African artist filled with emotions, the title slowly invades the senses to gradually release the energy they contain.

The tension of the EP soars with “You Don’t Know Me”. Thrown at the crowd in a set, like a blame in an argument, the track surprises with its powerful bassline. This power is counterbalanced by the melodies evoking atmosphere of doubt and mystery. Six intense minutes of journey into the world of Deep Melodic Techno. The EP ends with the emotionally rich and intense track “Closer”. It tells a story of a relationship through a few notes of piano, captivating atmosphere of synths and the vibration of bass.

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The Parisian duo Kreiss & GFP is back on Electronical Reeds for a new EP of the most beautiful effect. After the success of their release Vis-A-Vis EP charted by Rennie Foster and Thomas Schumacher, they relapse into their so particular world where the music marries melancholy to the groove, producing tracks dancefloor as well as emotional or downtempo. This approach finds its full meaning in this new release that provides a broad overview of all their talent and potential.

The track The Consumence opens this EP with an atmosphere Deep / Minimal Techno. After a long atmospheric introduction, Renan Cadoret’s voice arrives gradually on a dackdrop of percussion. Mixing a powerful kick and a deep bass, the track literally transports its audience into Deep Techno areas extremely efficient. “State For A Track” offers a more Minimal approach built on a powerful kick, a hithat and synths that define the little scary mood of this title. This atmosphere is increasing progressively to explode during the break and knock out a dancefloor. The end title Waiting World Failure continues the exploration of dark environments with a track rich in synths and its surprising break. The occasional appearance of a slight kick provides a refreshing breath in this “abstract” universe.
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Electronical Reeds opens its geographical horizons by welcoming the Japanese artist, Itokim. The DJ from the Land of the Rising Sun is one of the worthy successors of Detroit Techno and as elsewhere, it is not surprising to see him supported by DJs such as Fabrice Lig, Laurent Garnier and Rennie Foster. After being released on Night Drive Music, Nice & Nasty and Fine Art Recordings, he entrusted his Colours EP to Franco-Belgian label Electronical Reeds for its tenth release.

From the first track onwards, Calling Out For Days, Itokim plunged into the maze of Detroit Techno with a powerful kick that recalls the great classics of the Motor City. This hard yet melodic sound, unique to the world of this city, is all that richness and depth through four tracks of the EP. Itokim faithfully respects this heritage through an authentic return to the roots yet tinged with this necessary modernity.
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