Our first signings from Slovakia’s RiZa a.k.a. Richard Zagiba, whose previous releases on System, Stripped & Seta (no alliteration intended) have earned him a reputation as a solid tech-house producer. First up from this EP is ‘Zuzwang’ which combines a Chicago inspired bassline, vocal stutters, and heavily filtered sequencers with a positive spoken message. On the flip is ‘Sunday Mélange’ which harnesses and big sharp acidic bassline and metallic percussive elements and locks them into a tight immersive groove. The break features an LFO workout, which provides an ecstatic release when the groove returns. Masterful.
Dimitri Kechagias review:One of the coolest electronica dance labels is Molecule recordings. Curated by Rich Solarstone who is known for his passion for progressive forms of music. Molecule releases jewels that are globally appreciated from those who love eclectic productions with depth and great complexity. Zuzwang is a wonderful deep melodic progressive house production with chunky groovy beats, deep haunting basslines, great danceable rhythm, cool synthy hooks, wide variety of sound effects and strange little soundlayers that build the brilliant magical soundscape with fantastic rich and detailed sounddesign. Cinematic spoken vocal samples are included as well to enhance its impact even more and add the spiritual level to it and elevate it to the next plain that make you think and dance as well. Second top track is Sunday Melange that moves on the same deep prog house direction with great sounddesign that works perfectly to hypnotise the listener and transfer him mentally to another place. In contrast with the previous track is techy, chunky, wonky with acid infusions, great synths, chopped vocal samples and great drive because you feel that for the nearly 10 minutes it lasts you are going towards a secret location that you are invited to discover its mysterious microworld. Two fantastic productions that can be labeled even as deep trance cause when you hear them you are feeling entranced to say the least! #PureGold Love iT
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