Jan Blomqvist is finally releasing a new EP on Armada Music. Highly anticipated since the launch of his sophomore album ‘Disconnected’ in 2018, ‘Carry On’ marks the start of a new musical chapter for the Berlin and Ibiza-based artist and will also serve as the basis for a new live show concept that will be showcased during this month’s Amsterdam Dance Event across shows at Dockyard Amsterdam and The Gardens Of Babylon.
Underlining the innate allure of his in-demand trademark sound, the three-track ‘Carry On’ EP is bursting with sonic wonder. From the upbeat title track to the club-centric ‘Kaleidoscope Colours’ (feat. Maybemahri, released two weeks ago) to the nostalgic ‘Same Old Road’, this EP is perfect to both dream and dance to. A special music video will be recorded for each of the EP’s tracks in respectively London and a Berlin art gallery, and these will later be coupled with an interview to form a short documentary.
The Jan Blomqvist sound is by now unmistakable: deep and fat analog bass pads, layered and breathing dynamically, creating a melodic rhythmic drive and upbeat-yet-melancholic chords upon which Jan’s signature vocals play. Across his two albums, numerous EPs, remixes and features (in total over 80 released tracks), he has collaborated with the likes of Ben Böhmer , Booka Shade, Oliver Koletzki, Oliver Schories, Bloom Twins, and Korolova & Ala. Blomqvist has also remixed tracks for Carnage feat. Martinez brothers and Elderbrook, Chris Liebing, and Claptone feat. Seal. Being in the crowd on the dance floor when he plays these tracks live is a full experience in and of itself; the overwhelmingly positive feedback and encouragement from fans and promoters has had him on constant tour all over the world since 2012, amounting to 700 live concerts in the past ten years.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
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[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
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[item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
[item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
[item value="10"] Melody [/item]
[item value="10"] Synths [/item]
[item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
[item value="10"]Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
[item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
[item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
[item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
[item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
[item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
[item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
[item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
[item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
[item value="10"]Jan Blomqvist - Carry On EP [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]One of the most exciting artists of his generation is definitely Jan with his distinctive vocal delivery and his incredible melodic techno or house if you like sound that is so special and different from others. Memorable melodies, warm synths, cinematic dreamy strings and his so stunning composition that is driving and truly exciting. So sparkling, fresh, spacious and glowing all 3 tracks will crawl under your skin and touch your heart and soul instantly. It's tough to choose a favorite as all 3 have their own flavor so tasty and electronic warm and tender. Quality always wins for sure. #PureGold Love IT [/content]
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