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Album Review: Rinaly - Ecliptica out on Black Hole Recordings



From Tokyo’s high-rises to the farthest edges of sound, one figure has spent the last decade bending studio frequencies to her will. Over that time, she’s built nothing less than a sonic solar system, with Rina ‘Rinaly’ Noguchi firmly at its core.

‘Ecliptica’, her debut longform. takes its title cues from the passage of the sun — a rotation where shadow and luminosity are locked in a permanent state of pursuit.




First track through last, that chase musically characterizes the album, cycling between mass and elevation, brightness to grit and synth glare to bass drive ... ‘Ecliptica’s opposing poles are formed by techno and trance, and the artistic yin-yang they develop is one Rinaly both identifies with and channels throughout.
“My life has been a journey through extremes: light and dark, highs and lows, rapture and despair. Techno, with its deep, driving intensity, embodies the darkness, the struggles, and the power of perseverance, while the uplifting melodies of trance, to me, represent light, hope and transcendence. Together, they form the balance I’ve long fought to find myself.

For years, I wrestled with my mental health” Rinally continues, “experiencing both the beauty and the brutality of life. I faced some of my darkest moments and making it through felt like witnessing the dawn after an endless night. This album is more than music; it is my story, my survival, and my way of sharing that passage with others.”
Ranged across ‘Ecliptica’'s cosmos is an all-female cast of vocal fire — a line-up as tonally diverse as it is artistically fearless. Amongst them are Christina Novelli, whose centring voice ignites recent single 'Set A Fire,' and trance legend Julie Thompson, who dazzles on the airborne 'Running.' Also joining Rina’s constellation are Cari, Clara Yates, Brieanna Grace, and (flanked by H4lo) Linnea Schossow, each of whom bring their signature inflexions, while Donna Tella stretches ‘Ecliptica’s spectrum all the way through to drum & bass.
Rinaly concludes: “I am deeply honoured to have the opportunity to share this with the world, and I especially long to inspire and empower other women and producers. No matter what you’re facing, you are strong enough to push through. That, at its heart, is the essence of this album.”
‘Ecliptica’, the future-coded first LP from Rinaly is available now through all the best streaming and sales channels HERE.




Tracklist:
01. Rinaly - Ecliptica (Intro)
02. Rinaly & Clara Yates - Oh Fragile Girl (Original Mix)
03. Rinaly & Brieanna Grace - Anywhere (Original Mix)
04. Rinaly & Cari - Echo (Original Mix)
05. Rinaly & Christina Novelli - Set A Fire (Original Mix)
06. Rinaly - Sidereal (Original Mix)
07. Rinaly - Ignite (Original Mix)
08. Rinaly & Julie Thompson - Running (Original Mix)
09. Rinaly - Higher Dimension (Original Mix)
10. Rinaly - Unleash (Original Mix)
11. Rinaly, Linnea Schossow & H4lo - Too High To Fall (Original Mix)
12. Rinaly featuring Donna Tella - Home (DnB Mix)


Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]‘Rinaly’s debut album Ecliptica is a luminous journey across the sonic cosmos, where the interplay of shadow and light mirrors the celestial path of the sun. The opening track, “Ecliptica (Intro),” sets the tone with a delicate swell of ethereal pads and shimmering textures, immediately drawing the listener into the album’s atmospheric embrace. “Oh Fragile Girl,” featuring Clara Yates, follows with tender vocals and a melodic trance progression that feels both intimate and expansive, offering a heartfelt entry into Rinaly’s emotional world. “Anywhere,” with Brieanna Grace, continues the voyage with an uplifting melody that soars effortlessly, its vocal line carrying a sense of boundless hope. “Echo,” featuring Cari, shifts into more introspective tones, the production emphasizing reflective harmonies and subtle rhythmic layers that resonate deeply. The energy rises with “Set A Fire,” where Christina Novelli’s powerhouse voice ignites the track, delivering a trance anthem brimming with passion and drive. Midway through, “Sidereal” and “Ignite” showcase Rinaly’s skill in crafting instrumental narratives—both tracks pulsate with kinetic energy and cosmic textures, bridging the intimate vocal-led moments with pure dancefloor momentum. “Running,” with Julie Thompson, lifts the experience higher still, her celestial delivery perfectly aligned with the track’s airborne synth lines, evoking a feeling of limitless ascent. The final act of the album expands the soundscape further. “Higher Dimension” and “Unleash” bring a cinematic scope to the journey, layering euphoric melodies over driving rhythms that feel like a sprint through the stars. “Too High To Fall,” with Linnea Schossow and H4lo, reaches emotional heights through striking vocal harmonies and a glowing, festival-ready arrangement. Closing with “Home (DnB Mix),” featuring Donna Tella, Rinaly concludes her solar voyage on an unexpected yet satisfying note, offering a burst of drum & bass energy that completes the ecliptic cycle with adventurous flair. Across its 12 tracks, Ecliptica maintains flawless cohesion and flow, balancing melodic hooks with rhythmic vitality and showcasing Rinaly’s artistic identity. The album is a perfectly executed fusion of emotional resonance, production mastery, and forward-thinking trance innovation, making it both a personal journey and a club-ready triumph. #PureGold Love It [/content]
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