Teodor G. – Assyria/Amelelia [Stellar Fountain]

Stellar Fountain follows up last week's massive Oliver Lieb release with a new EP from Teodor G. The Slovenian artist is making his second appearance on the Hungarian imprint while also finding a home on Dear Deer Records and Submarine Vibes. Having remixed Alfonso Muchacho’s ‘Heartless’ for the label in May of this year, Teodor now returns with his first EP alongside remixes from East Cafe and GuyRo.

Beginning with ‘Assyria’ we get a feel for Teodor’s uniquely modern take on melodic techno. Crisp and crunchy design dominates as metallic themes cut through the atmosphere across a driving first act. Although wonky and a touch dramatic there is a radiant energy in the break, eventually rising to a flurry of understated yet eminently powerful emotive moments. The companion piece ‘Amelelia’ is a touch more traditional in structure with a classic progressive groove sitting at the foundation. Spacey designs and crisp metallics still dominate the storyboard though, and that’s ultimately what drives the piece before a slightly more emotive third act rounds the track out quite nicely.

The lone interpretation of ‘Assyria’ is provided by Stellar Fountain artist East Cafe. The Hungarian producer is making his sixth appearance on the label which quickly follows a remix on SoulArt Recordings last week. The Hernan Cattaneo favourite puts a pure progressive spin on ‘Assyria’ with a deep rolling groove and hypnotic arps leading the way. The metallic lead gets chopped and reprocessed perfectly, adding just enough edge to the glowing atmospheric vibe that builds throughout.

The release concludes with GuyRo making his label debut following an EP and remix for ICONYC. Always a creative remixer, the Spanish artist reworks ‘Amelelia’ in fine style with an energetic take that’s aimed squarely at a peak time dance floor. The tempo shifts up to above 125 which is not something you see a lot these days but it totally works here. The crunchy electronic clusters are glowing with ultra sonic qualities, making for a stimulating nine minute journey, while the progression following the main break is lovely, as a newfound melodic theme adds depth and timeless flair to the piece. A killer remix from GuyRo who once again shows he’s adept at creating a broad range of styles and never shies away from taking risks. Perhaps one of the more underappreciated artists in the underground in that regard but no doubt on his way to big things in the near future. A fabulous release from Stellar Fountain who step a bit outside the box once again. Highly recommended.

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Release Date: 30-07-2017

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