Safety Mode & The Cobb – Lina [-102C]

Presenting their second release of the year, Deepwibe Underground's -102C offshoot presents a new collaborative project from The Cobb and Safety Mode. Now approaching three years as a producer, -102C label A&R The Cobb has gone from strength to strength, releasing a long run of successful projects alongside remixes from Dmitry Molosh, Erdi Irmak, Madraas, Mass Digital and more. Meanwhile, Siberian artist Safety Mode has enjoyed similar success since first emerging in 2020. The Tyumen resident has taken his organic sound to Bekool Records, Flug Lab, Journey of the Soul and Nordic Voyage Recordings. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time, The Cobb and Safety Mode present their debut joint project 'Lina' via -102C.

Selection one 'Broken Heart' finds Safety Mode operating in solo capacity with a deep and charming creation which sets the tone for the EP. Warm and inviting throughout, it's a soft piano motif, plush chord stabs and balmy atmospheres which carry the narrative, while an excellent array of exotic drums and key changing grooves keep the journey firmly on the dancefloor.

The title selection 'Lina' finds Safety Mode and The Cobb masterfully synthesizing their talents with a groovy creation that's perfect for a daytime dancefloor. Chunky bass stabs and tougher beats marry for a sturdy, swing heavy low end, as layers of percussion build and warm overlays carry energy into the break. The interlude brings a calming affect with a gentle vocal gate leading to a mildly cross-cultural lead and sweeping effects, ultimately setting up a thematic finale.

The release concludes with 'Own Will Be' which once again finds the duo working a variety of strong organic themes. Dulcet piano stabs create a profoundly emotional mood, perfectly playing off layered beats and skippy percussive arrangements. A gentle arp rises as the first act evolves, creating the perfect prelude for a full piano motif to drop and carry into a whimsical break and gorgeous finale. It rounds out three stunning tracks from Safety Mode and The Cobb with 'Lina' landing as a heavy favourite for us. Highly recommended.

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Release Date: 16-03-2023

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