Alan Cerra – Blossom [Movement Recordings]

The latest release from Tash's Movement Recordings welcomes Alan Cerra back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, Alan first emerged in 2019 on the strength of early tracks such as 'Tovich' and 'Tura'. Equally adept at crafting progressive or melodic house, the rising phenom was touted as a name to watch going forward. Now nearly a half decade on, Alan lays claim to an impressive resume with Higher States, Hoomidaas, Juicebox Music, Siona Records and The Soundgarden all being landing spots for his vibrant sound, while progressive music tastemakers Cid Inc, Eelke Kleijn, Hernan Cattaneo, Miss Monique, Nick Warren and Tim Green have been steadfast with support along the way. Movement Recordings has also been a vehicle for Alan's high-octane productions, with a well-received label debut 'Space Dive' landing in September of last year; a project which was closed followed by a remix of 'Demons' by Nufects to end 2022. Now, continuing to build a bond with the label, Alan makes a welcome return to Movement with a three-track showcase entitled 'Blossom'.

Alan continues to explore modern progressive house sensibilities on the lead selection 'Blossom'. Sleek and refined, it’s a framework of bulbous kick drums and rippling bass tones which lay the foundation for gritty percussion and hypnotic arps to create a strong sense of cruising. Free-form melodies take centrestage across the break, bringing with them an off-note improvisational jazz-like feel, furthering Alan’s potency as an artist, and perfectly setting the course for a groovy finale. Selection two is the aptly titled ‘Get Loose’ which takes square aim at a main room dancefloor.

As an apt barometer of where Alan’s headspace is at, it’s selection of muscular grooves, effervescent percussion and misty melodies which elevate the mood set by its predecessor. Energies shift and emotion rises as the interlude takes shape, with orbiting effects and creamy melodies tastefully building tension towards a finale that is sure to cast a spell over the listener.

The space-dance foray ‘Perspective' follows and further cements Alan's dancefloor minded ethos. Its neo-saccharine drive is anchored by rocketing beats and a forest of robust percussive splashes, tastefully building to a wild-eyed intensity of percolating rhythms and sweeping effects. With an energy that exudes confidence, Alan pulls from his expansive repertoire as the main break takes shape, surveying a tense and calculated build, as modulation rises to a sizzling boil for the ultimate rush to round out the EP in style.

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Release Date: 13-10-2023

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