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With "States of Trance", Solee delivers not just another EP, but a deliberately crafted concept release. Two tracks, two distinct states, two contemporary perspectives on what trance can represent today. Rather than leaning on nostalgia or genre clichés, Solee distills the essence of trance into a modern, refined framework. "Dune" sets the tone with depth and dimension. A warm, rolling bassline and chords reminiscent of dub techno unfold beneath expansive, weightless pads, while a subtly oriental-tinged lead melody creates an immediate yet sophisticated hook. The result is hypnotic but never static. Music for those rare dancefloor moments when time dissolves. With "Glow," the energy shifts. Faster, sharper, and infused with a contemporary rave attitude, the track radiates forward momentum. Yet beneath its driving pulse lies a dreamy melodic core that keeps it emotionally grounded. Bright, euphoric, and undeniably uplifting, "States of Trance" feels like a clear artistic statement: a focused exploration of duality within a tightly framed concept. Enjoy.
With his EP *'Midnight Bloom'*, Shibuya793 explores the darker side of Trance, close to Techno, borrowing elements from psychedelic genres to shape hypnotic grooves and using field recording textures to create an organic feel. All tracks are connected through psychedelic synth lines, rolling basslines, and a deep, sensual sense of darkness.