STEREO MUNK & Leandro Murua – The Swamp [Movement Limited]

The latest release from Tash’s Movement Limited finds Stereo Munk and Leandro Murua collaborating on a two-track EP. Based in Pakistan, Stereo Munk would establish himself within the country's electronic music scene through early releases via Massive Harmony Records and Zephyr Music. Often finding a creative balance between progressive and organic house, the Islamabad resident has since taken his superlative sound to well established imprints such as Hoomidaas, Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, Plattenbank and more, while earning support from genre trendsetters Guy Mantzur and Hernan Cattaneo. Also finding a home on Movement Recordings, Stereo Munk would make his label debut in 2022 with a contribution to the imprint's popular 'Technical Progress' series, a release which would lead to three additional projects for the label’s various outlets, the most recent of which was a remix for the Savrun Brothers. Meanwhile, Argentinean artist Leandro Murua has enjoyed similar success across his four year production career. Releases for Juicebox Music, Mango Alley, The Soundgarden and UV sit prominently on this discography, while progressive music tastemakers Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Mariano Mellino and Nick Warren have been steadfast with support along the way. Now, combining their extensive forces for Movement Limited, Stereo Munk and Leandro Murua land on the label with ‘The Swamp’.

Beginning with the groovy qualities of ‘The Swamp’, the duo's creative synergy is on full display, as flashing percussion and percolating synths layer chunky basslines for a first act that is both creative and club-effective. Orbiting effects and extraterrestrial synth mutations carve out an intriguing path into the main break, one where fog-like swells and sizzling electronics build tension towards a finale that is equal parts trippy and melodic.

The duo’s distinct aesthetic continues on the second and final selection ‘Cavern’. Going for more of a groove-centric approach, its near nine-minute running time quickly sets you adrift in a progressive wasteland of retro-sonics and granular textures. Both intimate and wide-ranging, it's an arp-infused break which engulfs your attention whole, creating a ceremonial backdrop for misty glitches and gaseous sweeps to paint a scenic storyboard onwards to a rejuvenating finale.

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Release Date: 18-10-2023

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