PREMIERE : Saine - Technique by Bolting Bits published on 2017-02-23T12:23:44Z *Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/YIs6w1X6HAE *Read more : http://boltingbits.com/saine-technique-fina-records/ FINA Records was established in 2011, originally as an offshoot for Ralph Lawson's 2020 Vision label. Three years into that tenure, the partnership ended with both parties looking to focus on their own imprints full time. The identity that FINA has crafted for itself is one that's hard to put a finger on, as their releases encompass a fairly wide range. Not pigeonholing themselves into one style they do manage to have a common factor connecting their music and that is strong melodic undertones. Whether it's a fairly downtempo tune or a more straightforward house jam, there is always an inherently musical nature to their output. Saine (soundcloud), a Helsinki-based producer who has somehow managed to fly (somewhat) under the radar for years, even with his consistent quality, is a perfect fit for the aforementioned unquantifiable character that FINA has established for itself. His loose and smokey, organic sound filled with obscure samples has landed him releases on some fantastic record labels, such as an EP on the now discontinued Sleazy Beats Black Ops and an excellent mini-LP on Fools & Fables Recordings. The Finnish musician's latest is called "Mint EP" and it features three stellar cuts. Today's premiere and the A1 'Technique' doesn't stray from what we've come to expect from Saine. Muted keys set the tone as a looped guitar rhythm and understated bass form the foundation of the groove. Crisp yet slightly hazy drums are in support with shaker patterns fluttering throughout. A second guitar sample plays call and response with a held vocal note while a male voice croons an unintelligible phrase. Sampled rhodes-like bleeps doodle throughout the first half when the vocals aren't present, taking centre stage during the mini-break. The various instruments and samples are elegantly filtered in and out while oscillating atmospheric noises help create a sense of motion. The Finnish sampling maestro is once again able to bring forth another must-have record and the good news is that it will be released in just a couple of days! Comment by Alex Polatovski awsome 2024-03-27T15:28:36Z Comment by Ecv DraftMEteor DNepo ulalaa π€π½ππ« π¬π½ 2024-01-08T16:56:00Z Comment by EMEMOH Gotta love the algorithmβs for showing me this tune β€οΈβπ₯β¨ 2023-09-08T02:32:06Z Comment by jupiter2 (Mark Fahey) Space disco now!! Excellent 2022-02-07T03:14:27Z Comment by tenner <3 gratitude 2021-05-02T23:25:38Z Comment by Bereznoy like this track 2021-03-13T06:55:33Z Comment by Goodbye Forever Shit 2021-02-12T23:14:52Z Comment by Vic Gtl ππ» 2021-02-08T14:36:37Z Comment by naebel&dunkel ππ 2021-01-04T17:03:21Z Comment by naebel&dunkel Amazing 2020-11-20T18:11:16Z Comment by DJ What Is Love ? love it! 2020-10-19T14:05:49Z Comment by TylerYouMatter #1. I feels this. #2. I'll always feels this. 2018-03-28T14:23:03Z Comment by Namax Ouch, missed this one... 2018-02-20T22:35:18Z Comment by Dave MorrΓ best vibes 2017-04-09T21:38:52Z Comment by Super Tuff lordy lord oh my 2017-04-06T15:13:56Z Comment by Ordo Supreme huh!!! HUH!!! ULTIMATE!!! SAINE YOU "INSANE" 2017-03-16T18:02:09Z Comment by Long Island Sound / Signs Of Space Oh baby, everytime!! 2017-03-14T21:03:04Z Comment by Go Deep or Go Home CHUNE 2017-03-06T02:59:30Z Comment by Sacred Forest just ordered my vinyl :) 2017-03-03T20:05:27Z Comment by Sacred Forest where can i BUY this?! so good 2017-03-03T19:53:15Z Comment by margaretkelly <3 <3 <3 2017-03-02T18:26:34Z Comment by Hotmood Lov this . awesome!!!! 2017-03-02T18:03:01Z Comment by brando Hot Gruvv 2017-03-01T14:53:37Z Comment by Igor B Still can't stop playing this! 2017-02-28T22:12:50Z Comment by Gallago. Pure gold. 2017-02-27T22:22:23Z Comment by salotto g sick! 2017-02-27T15:08:50Z Comment by Queen & Disco Perfect in every way! 2017-02-25T17:45:41Z Comment by FINA RECORDS Awesome ep this :) 2017-02-25T16:13:01Z Comment by Jeff Swiff That clap tho! 2017-02-25T04:44:16Z Comment by Tilman lovely atmo, lovely tune π 2017-02-24T20:13:10Z