PREMIERE : Ciel - Elevate (Go Off Mix) by Bolting Bits published on 2017-10-13T16:23:46Z *Read more: http://boltingbits.com/ciel-elevate-peachdiscs/ *Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/CnHbuoX9sDc *Pre-order : http://bit.ly/2z5Ow3U It would not be hyperbole to claim Cindy Li – better known as Ciel @cl_lit (fka CL) – as THE staple artist of the current Toronto scene. Her prolific presence as a DJ is well-deserved through her eclectic selections and nuanced sensibility, of which her Toronto Boiler Room in August with Funkineven and Basic Soul Unit can surely attest to. Just as compelling is the continued impact that she makes in using her platform to influence the dynamics and environment of the Toronto dance music community. As a part of forward-thinking nightlife collective It’s Not U It’s Me, Ciel throws parties with an actively implemented safer spaces policy. Her project Work-in-Progress strives for inclusivity and representation of diversity by fore-fronting femmes, queer folks and people of colour in both its party line-ups and the radio show. Today, however, we emphasise more on how Ciel’s tireless work, dedication and care radiates into her production. Following from Chekov of Leeds and Fred of Bristol, Ciel’s debut 3-track EP will make for the fourth release on Shanti Celeste’s @PeachDiscs label, of which the label-head herself inaugurated with a 12” just February of this year. Our premiere, the aptly-named middle track ‘Elevate (Go Off Mix)’ on B1 opens gently with fluid, pentatonic contemplations. Shortly, light raw percussive breakbeats cut through almost intrusively, but the two elements soon become unified, melded in by swelling choral synths ahhh-ing over a beautiful, ephemeral memory. A playful woodblock pattern enlivens and refreshes, and a bouncy arpeggiated melodic line dances gracefully with us towards the ending. ‘Elevate’ is at once uplifting and warmly grounding. Whilst Ciel’s self-released Soundcloud content has been more industrial-leaning, almost sinister with airs of urgency, her forthcoming EP would best be described as heavenly. Both, however, share similarities in Ciel’s eccentric sound programming, unconventional narrative arcs, and play with unlikely yet well-balanced dichotomies. B2 ‘Rain Dance’, for example, pairs a chordal melodic line on marimba-like synths with Baltimore-club-flavoured staccato bass-kick triplets and electro white-noise flutters – wow! We’re eagerly anticipating Ciel’s ‘Electrical Encounters’ EP. Forthcoming on Peach Discs, it’s set for a November release! Genre Peach Discs Comment by cotton beast serious flo! 2019-11-22T11:08:26Z Comment by 🌸 choo 🌸 heard this playing at hififnk in seoul :'), amazing work 2019-09-08T21:35:59Z Comment by ‡Starving Poet§ ✨ 2019-02-18T20:45:56Z Comment by Shedbug Incredible 2018-07-14T10:08:21Z Comment by Vzn Quest lovely track! 2018-06-28T10:26:00Z Comment by Skip The Gardener Really sweet :) 2018-02-15T14:53:08Z Comment by Nicks Little Monsters :) 2018-01-26T11:38:02Z Comment by Special Teams thank you Shanti Celeste :) 2017-12-06T04:00:38Z Comment by Rishy Kashyap C-LIT FOR LIFE <3 2017-11-30T22:52:14Z Comment by Forth excellent work Cindy - This is beautiful 2017-11-09T19:41:34Z Comment by Fede Lng 🔮🔮🔮 2017-11-03T16:29:35Z Comment by Lora // F_LORAL dreamy 2017-11-01T15:54:52Z Comment by FUTILITY RECORDS this makes me feeel all sorts of good inside 2017-10-19T01:56:50Z Comment by watussi healing music. great, as all yours 2017-10-17T16:14:36Z Comment by Jet Carson big big fun! 2017-10-16T20:53:36Z Comment by MÌLU beautiful track 2017-10-15T23:28:18Z Comment by Shane Schaetz had my ears trippin! 2017-10-13T23:02:25Z Comment by Sarah-Marie Perfect 2017-10-13T21:25:55Z Comment by The Abstract Rhino Does anyone have a link to her Soundcloud? I can't seem to find it. 2017-10-13T21:23:30Z Comment by VONDA7 lovely 2017-10-13T20:17:32Z Comment by Seanco lush sounds 2017-10-13T20:13:29Z Comment by ☯ ʀʏᴀɴ ᴄʟᴏᴠᴇʀ ☯ lushh 2017-10-13T20:07:44Z Comment by hurfyd real nice 2017-10-13T19:06:52Z Comment by Luke McIntosh love it ciel! 2017-10-13T18:05:42Z