Kaddyn Palmed – Ipse | Somniator [Clubsonica Records]

Clubsonica Records opens 2025's summer season by adding new talent to their roster, welcoming Kaddyn Palmed to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Colombia and drawing on influences from house, progressive house and tech house, Kaddyn Palmed first rose to prominence in 2009 with a string of superlative releases via now defunct American imprint System Recordings, projects which initially established his progressive sound. Moving forward Kaddyn was noted for his ability to blend and blur the lines between genres, recording house and tech house inspired projects for Deeperfect, Housesession, Housevisions and PinkStar Disko, amongst others, in addition to securing a licensing deal from Black Hole Recordings for the progressive cut '4 U' feat. Ingrid Brown. With 2024 being highlighted by a pair of afro-house singles for Bedroom Muzik, Kaddyn now presents his first new music of 2025, making his Clubsonica debut with 'Ipse | Somniator', alongside a remix from Fuenka.

The lead selection 'Ipse' finds Kaddyn showcasing the progressive side of this studio repertoire with great success. Its powerful drive is anchored by dynamic kick drums and muscular basslines, while emerging atmospheres and percussive flashes tastefully build to a wild-eyed intensity as the main break approaches. With an emotive spirit, Kaddyn pulls from his expansive repertoire as the interlude takes shape, infusing shimmering synths, hopeful pads and luminous tones, with a gentle vortex of orbiting effects; resulting in what is sure to be a memorable dancefloor moment.

The companion piece 'Somniator' follows and is an apt barometer of where Kaddyn's progressive headspace is at, as he lets charged beats and rolling basslines lay the foundation for panoramic arps and flickering percussion. Creating a dominant energy early on, it's the first of two breaks which serves to reset the mood for a second act of emotive chord changes leading into the final break. Here, emotion continues to rise with a grandiose cinematic tone eventually giving way to a retro build, sizable crescendo and ultimately a finale of thrilling chord stabs.

The release concludes with Fuenka making their label debut with the lone interpretation of 'Ipse'. Based in London, Stuart Browne and Jimmy Lee make up the Fuenka production duo. Their melodic yet dancefloor friendly take on progressive house and trance has found favour with some of the world's most prominent tastemakers across their decade long career. Play and support from Above & Beyond, Aly & Fila, John OO Fleming and Paul Thomas have propelled them into one of the most renowned duo's in their genre space, while landing them releases on JOOF Recordings, Mango Alley, Siona Records, Vandit and UV. Always sought after remixers, Fuenka now adds Clubsonica to their resume with a gorgeous rework of 'Ipse'. Smooth and energetic throughout, the British duo opts for a peaktime approach for what results in an epic seven-minute journey. Cosmic effects and deconstructed sonics unite across the first act, perfectly sitting atop Fuenka's momentous groove, while carving out a compelling path into the break. Murky artefacts and cinematic overtones create a great balance of depth, colour and emotion as the centrepiece evolves, adding an otherworldly flair to the journey, before eventually getting washed away in a tasteful build and high octane finale.

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Release Date: 20-06-2025

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