Various Artists – Celesitial, Pt. 3 [Astral Records]

Continuing a strong summer season, Astral Records unveils the third installment of their 'Celestial' series. Continuing their highly stylized brand of melodic house and techno, the label continues to push the boundaries of this burgeoning genre, while never losing sight of the cosmic qualities that has made the sound so appealing to many. With an emphasis on melody and emotion, Astral Records follows on from the success of 2022's 'Celestial' Pt. 2 with the much anticipated third edition, featuring (in order of appearance) Vaneama, Q.U.A.K.E & HRÄG, Far Distance, Gus (MT) and 2Qimic.

Based in the Netherlands, it is Vaneama who gets the release underway with 'Omit'. Although early on in his production journey, Utrecht resident Vaneama has already made his mark in the melodic house and techno community with a release via the UK's sequence music. Paired with Astral artist duo Deciduous, the trio unleashed two collaborations earlier this year to great response, setting the course for Vaneama's impending audio travelogue. Now, getting his solo career off to a great start, the rising Dutch talent makes his Astral debut with the fiery sounds of 'Omit'.

Selection two and also the collection's lone collaboration comes from occasional studio partners Q.U.A.K.E & HRÄG. With a combined discography including releases via Freegrant Music, Soshal Records, and Miss Monique's Siona Records, both Q.U.A.K.E and HRÄG have achieved success in their solo careers. Having previously appeared on Astral with their 'Where to Start' EP from last year, this formidable duo now make a welcome return to the label with the enigmatic peaktime creation 'Whispers of Eternity'.

Marking the collection's halfway point is Far Distance who make their label debut with 'We Believe'. With a career that spans the better part of a decade Spanish duo Far Distance have more than etched their place in electronic music's trend driven underground. The duo's amalgamation of progressive and melodic house has found a home on Einmusika, Freegrant Music, Perspectives Digital, Somatic and more; while world class DJs Lane 8, Kevin de Vries and Solomun have been regular supporters. Now, adding to their resume, Far Distance debuts on the label with the thunderous sounds of 'We Believe'.

Moving forward to selection four it is Gus (MT) who makes his label debut with 'Time Machine'. First emerging in 2020, Maltese artist Gus (MT)Astral Records began his production project out of a great passion for music. Dedicated to telling stories of the dark and mysterious, his releases via Frequenza, Steyoyoke, and Miss Monique's Siona Records highlight his meticulous discography. Continuing on an upwards trajectory as we enter into 2023's second half, Gus (MT) now makes his Astral Records debut with a unique blend of acid and melody that is 'Time Machine'.

The release concludes with 2Qimic making their label debut with 'Fhinta'. Composed of Spanish producers Alberto Sainz and Esteban Albacete, 2Qimic have been fixtures of the electronic underground for well over two decades. Highly regarded as Djs in their home country, the duo's melodic productions have achieved measurable success globally, with Click Records, Steyoyoke, Us & Them Records and more all being landing spots for their charismatic sound. Now, fresh off their latest vehicle for Steyoyoke's Black imprint, 2Qimic makes their much anticipated Astral debut with the ominous sounds of 'Fhinta'.

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Release Date: 21-07-2023

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