KYOTTO - Antimony [Dopamine White] by Dopamine Music published on 2020-08-25T14:16:07Z The latest release from Nikko.Z's Dopamine White welcomes KYOTTO to the label for his debut EP. The Sri Lankan artist first appeared on the progressive music scene in 2017 with releases on Clinique Recordings, Hot Cue Music and Zephyr Music. The following two years yielded similar successes with a string of releases for Polyptych. Now following a contribution to the Shagara Records 'Stelliferous' compilation, KYOTTO debuts on Dopamine White with 'I Am Back'. Beginning with the peak times vibes of 'Antimony' you get an immediate sense that KYOTTO has crafted some of his finest work to date. Tastefully melodic, it's vibrant arps and hopeful atmospheres unite for a smooth but powerful first act. Low end swells and layers of drums add depth and rhythm, before segueing into a near two-minute centrepiece. Free and flowing, the break builds tension through subtle modulation and emerging atmospheres, before a wave of drums sparks a powerful drop and exhilarating finale. Continuing with 'State of Mind' KYOTTO goes a bit deeper with a roomier groove and spacious framework. Chunky bass tones and rolling percussion immediately create a great sense of rhythm, as spacey arps percolate across the first act. Add to that an array of astral effects and an expansive break and you've got something to bring fire to your dance floor. Rounding out the release are the deeper more reflective qualities of 'Sweet Escape'. Perhaps the most heartfelt of the three, it relies on low slung grooves, hypnotic arps and dynamic percussion to carry it's stripped back groove. Once again warm overlays add a lovely sense of emotion, while sweeping effects and bubbly electronics highlight the main break. Quirky and creative, it makes for an intriguing conclusion to a superb collection of music from KYOTTO who makes an excellent Dopamine White debut. Early support from Hernan Cattaneo, Sasha, Johh Digweed, Danny Tenaglia, Solomun and many more! Words by Release Promo Artwork by Dimitrios Papanikos Mastered by Symmetric Audio Comment by NirMan happy to see you again 🖤🤘 2020-08-27T06:08:18Z