REVIEW: Trent McDermott - For What It's Worth EP out on Molecule recordings

 Trent McDermott’s first release on Molecule consists of two very different tracks. On the A we have ‘For What It’s Worth’; sharp and crisp percussion underpins an acid house inspired groove which keeps on morphing and mutating incessently with slick FX crescendos and an amazing payoff post-break. ‘Stars Can’t Shine Without Darkness’ is way more minimal techno in style with jagged synth stabs and a rolling sequencer line which opens right up at the break. Think heat, strobes and smoke and you’re there. Solid. 

Dimiri Kechagias review: Trent McDermott presents his first outing on Molecule recordings headed by Solarstone. His stunning EP includes two must play electronica deep melodic house meets trance productions that stand out easily without trying too much to convince you about their importance. For What It’s Worth is dark and haunting melodic deep prog house composition with electronica style dark & threatening melodies that build the tripping out atmosphere of this great track that can be categorised as deep dark trance as well. It invites you to close your eyes and dance along with its hypnotic atmosphere. Stars Can’t Shine Without Darkness continues on the same pathway of melodic  deep house with strong techno elements. The production has nice atmosphere and builds nicely its various elements reminding me tracks by Thomas P Heckman. Its the type of track that is deep and haunting but at the same time the various electronica synths add the energy and drive that keep us hooked easily. Various natural sounds and cool sound effects are included to enhance even more the final sound design. Its not easy to typecast this track as there is certain hypnotic trance element to it so I can easily imagine trance jocks adopting it as well. Recommended for sure. Love iT


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