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Clubsonica Records rounds out the summer season by welcoming Ruben Karapetyan back to the label for his debut EP. Born in Armenia but now calling Los Angeles home, Ruben Karapetyan has carved out a unique place in the electronic underground. His emotive synth leads and tough, dancefloor minded grooves have made for a resonant worldly sound that is all his own. Following a ten-year hiatus, Ruben made a triumphant return to electronic music in 2020 with a series of the releases via Mango Alley, Movement Recordings, The Soundgarden and Univack. On the strength of his fresh, progressive sound Ruben quickly earned praise from the genres trendsetters in Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, while also becoming a regular in Beatports competitive sales charts. This resurgence also re-established Rubens DJ career, one which saw him share the stage with Sasha & Digweed, Sven Vath and Orbital as part of lineups at legendary events and club nights such as Electric Daisy Carnival, Together as One and AgeHa, amongst others. Moving forward Ruben has been a force on the circuit, delighting progressive music fans with his exquisite taste and impeccable programming skills, with recent stops in Amsterdam, Armenia, India, London, Mexico, Pakistan and more. Seemingly in constant motion, Rubens Clubsonica debut came in 2023 with a remix of Kamikaze by K Loveski and Geronimo Eguiguren, a project which would be followed by a contribution to the labels popular Sampler series later that same year. Now, following a series of projects for his RKP imprint, Ruben returns to Clubsonica for his first artist EP Neurotransmitter | Parisian Vibe, alongside remixes from Gai Barone and Molac. Beginning with the cosmic qualities of Neurotransmitter, Rubens craftsmanship reveals itself, as striking chord stabs, phasing sonics and percolating effects flicker atop punchy kick drums and chunky grooves. Its this astral collage which carves out a heady path into a brief but thought provoking break, one which proves to be tension filled. Ethereal phrasing and swirling noise drift amidst icy synth mutations and billowing sonics for a prophetic mood, eventually giving way to a charged finale thats nicely suited to the astute dancefloors out there. Meanwhile, the companion piece Parisian Vibe follows suit with a similarly tough and modern progressive approach. Rubens elusive production chops serve him well here as he crafts a seven-minute journey that is bursting with ultrasonic qualities and a keen sense of rhythm and groove. Flowing through wavy arps and retro acid lines, the first act evolves with a veterans savvy, eventually revealing an emotive break complete with a tasteful marriage of hopeful pads and haunting vocals, a poignant fusion of sound which is sure to leave long lasting memories on the dancefloor. Returning to the label for the lone interpretation of Neurotransmitter is Gai Barone. With an esteemed career stretching the better part of two decades, Gai Barone has become one of electronic musics most sought after artists. The renowned musician and Italian native has long been one of the industrys most fascinating producers. An unrivalled quest for the creation of something uniquely memorable and deeply moving has fuelled his sonic journey. As a true craftsman, it is this drive for excellence that makes each one of Gais studio creations met with much anticipation. Afterglow, Bedrock, Lost & Found, Renaissance and his own Patternized Recordings imprint have been landing spots for some of his most notable work, while progressive music trendsetters such as Guy J, Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren and more have been steadfast supporters along the way. In a year that has already seen Gai record chart topping remixes for Dreaming Awake, Golden Wings Music, RKP and Vapour Recordings, the talented Italian now returns to Clubsonica with an exhilarating take on Neurotransmitter. Taking a smooth progressive approach, Gai constructs a tight rhythmic core, complemented with punchy beats, reprocessed sonics and cascading arps. Its this colourful fusion of sound which ultimately makes for a version that is both melodic and club-effective; one that should crossover to a variety of dancefloors across the remainder of the summer season. The release concludes with Molac making his label debut with the lone interpretation of Parisian Vibe. Based in Ecuador, Molac has carved out a unique sonic identity in the world of electronic music and organic house, resulting in a string of uniquely crafted records that present a resonant worldly sound. His resume is highlighted by releases via All Day I Dream, Songuara, The Soundgarden, Watergate and more, while organic house trendsetters have been steadfast with support along the way. Now, fresh off a well-received debut on Renaissances long standing imprint, Molac adds Clubsonica to his resume with an inspired rendition of Parisian Vibe. Opting for a lighter, more celestial approach, Molacs colorful monochromes, hopeful atmospherics and effortless grooves make this ideal for the morning hours when emotions are at their most vulnerable, in turn adding another weapon to your arsenal. Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez A&R by Kamilo Sanclemente | Dabeat Mastered by Dub On Audio on Remixes Press Release by Mitch Alexander Design by Dave Caro

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