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Clubsonica Records continues a strong spring season by welcoming Airbas to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Italy, Roberto Sant began his musical journey playing piano as a child, before discovering electronic music in the early 90's, and shortly thereafter developing his skills as a DJ and producer. On the strength of recent releases via Freegrant Music and Hoomidaas, the Italian artist has become one of his country's most intriguing electronic music exports. With 2024 beginning with his latest Freegrant Music project, Airbas now continues on an upwards trajectory with his Clubsonica debut ‘We Are | Get Over You'.
Beginning with ‘We Are', he utilizes the vocal talents of Eva Sizar to craft a soulful journey that should leave long-lasting memories. Airbas' warm key changing grooves and timeless tonal themes set the perfect foundation for Eva's memorable hooks to work their magic. She injects the piece with authentic soul and emotion, as Airbas' effortless sounding grooves and subtle musicality provide the perfect dance floor vehicle to deliver the tracks transcendent message. Airbas collaborates with Stephen Thomas Sims for the EP's second selection ‘Get Over You'. Following an intro of plush beats and rippling grooves comes a wave of warm overlays and delicate effects. Effortlessly rising, waves of percussion and rhythmic pulses set the stage for Stephen's sublime vocal chops to deliver inspired moments. Soulful and impassioned, the London resident's mystical phrasing highlights the piece, drifting across an underbelly of muted keys and rolling drums during the break, before a warm rush ushers in a glowing finale.
Returning to the label is Greenage. With well over a decade's worth of production credits, laying claim to a resume that includes releases for Mango Alley, Songuara, and Tale & Tone, while earning praise from Lee Burridge, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren. Now, finding his way back to the label, Greenage delivers a sultry remix of ‘We Are. Opting for a deeper, dubbier and more refined take on the track, he conveys the mood from the original beautifully, for a less vocally dominant, yet equally emotive and at times cosmic version that's perfect for the more astute dancefloors out there.
The final interpretation of ‘We Are' is provided by Lisandro. As a notable figure in music scoring for Netflix, he has also found a place in the world of organic house, a genre where his elusive vision has flourished., Lisandro's immaculate sound has found a place on Songuara, The Soundgarden and his own Flug Lab imprint. Now, he adds Clubsonica to his resume with a glowing take on ‘We Are'. Built beautifully across a whimsical first act, it's a gorgeous coax of glistening electronics and poignant chord changes which set the course for a memorable musical journey. A heartfelt break proves to be one of the most impactful parts of the creation, as a tasteful amalgamation of soaring vocals, muted keys and wispy effects provide moments of hope and reflection, before smoothly segueing into a finale that sounds tailor made for a morning or daytime dancefloor.
The release concludes with Magitman. The Israeli artist has been a fixture of the electronic underground for well over a decade, laying claim to a portfolio that includes releases via DAYS like NIGHTS, Proton Music and Selador. Now, he makes a welcome return to Clubsonica with a groovy take on ‘Get Over You'. Drawing on the sensibilities of the original, the Israeli artist reworks the foundation with punchier kicks and tighter grooves. Resonating perfectly against a wall of effervescent arps are enlightening vocal phrases, striking at opportune moments, while perfectly married with sweeping effects and rejuvenating melodies, in turn creating a contrast of colour and musicality which pushes onwards to an uplifting finale.
Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez
A&R by Kamilo Sanclemente | Dabeat
Press Release by Mitch Alexander
Design by Dave Caro
Mastered by Dub On Audio
- Genre
- Organic House