#46 Feat. Hype in Indie Dance

Ukranian producer Komilev is warmly welcomed back to Exploited Club, following records on Disco Halal, Watergate Records and Frau Blau with an assortment of classy dance music. Title track 'Falling For You' opens up with tumbling pianos, pin-prick hats and a well-rounded low end. Vacuum synths and a jagged bass line pave the way for an amorous vocal that generates a cogent force - one that really dials in that Panaorama vibe packed with effervescent drama, soul and sass. Aptly titled 'Crisp' follows up with a memorable trip. Neat, clean drums land with airy accuracy while synth-pop chords shimmer. Tripped out vocals churn in circles like mangled memories while a simple, effective bass line pins down a tool-like groove. 'No Sleep' then instantly captures a certain guttural ecstasy; a sense of joyful nervousness. The top end of the track is decorative and delicate with signals scattered to all corners while a irresistible melody steadily build towards the sort of breakdown that has you squeezing strangers. What breaks out is sheer, giddy bliss before 'This Is Your Out' rolls out a rude and classy mood. A tightly-woven break smacks of attitude, continuing to roll while the track journeys through a series of chapters. Percussive breaks and vocal snap shots work in tandem before an organ gently ripples in sending shivers down the spine capping off a well crafted and versatile record.

Komilev