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Clubsonica Records rounds out the year by welcoming Paul Deep back to the label for a new EP. Hailing from Argentina, Paul Deep has been a fixture of the progressive house scene for over a decade. The Buenos Aires resident first rose to prominence with a string of early projects for Sound Avenue affiliate 3rd Avenue, where he established a groovy, progressive style that made him a name to watch. Continuing to perfect his craft going forward, Paul earned the support of genre tastemakers Lee Burridge, Guy Mantzur, Henry Saiz, Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren, in turn landing him releases via All Day I Dream, Natura Sonoris, Plattenbank, Sudbeat and The Soundgarden. Clubsonica would also become a comfortable home for the Argentine, with five appearances on the label across a seven-year stretch. Now, following an impressive debut for Cristophs Consequence Of Society imprint, Paul returns to Clubsonica for his first solo artist EP Lilac | Refracted, alongside remixes from Ilias Katelanos & Plecta and Afterburn. Continuing to survey newfound sounds, Paul crafts one of his most memorable productions to date in Lilac. Full of deep yet energetic qualities, the elusive talent smoothly blends thunderous kick drums and muscular grooves with emerging melodies and inventive percussive arrangements. Smoothly evolving across the main break, elastic-like stabs coax perfectly with a panoramic arp and haunting backdrop, creating an air of anticipation, before smoothly segueing into a mesmerizing finale. Beneath the immersive qualities of Lilac lies the equally intriguing vibes of Refracted. The Buenos Aires resident expounds his lavish future vision here, with obsessive rhythms and hyperspace sonics blanketing punishing beats and techno-inspired grooves. Clever percussive co-actions marry looping hypnotism and orbiting effects, while a meditative break complete with percolating modulation and a siren-like build preludes a finale of carefully controlled sonic manipulations. Making their label debut with the lone interpretation of Lilac are Ilias Katelanos & Plecta. Based in Greece, and often paired together as a creative collaborative force, Ilias Katelanos and Plecta have 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. A combined discography highlighted by releases via Melody Of The Soul, Musique de Lune, Rubicunda, Songuara and UV has made them an in demand production duo. Prolific and creative across 2024, Ilias and Plecta now round out the year debuting on Clubsonica with an epic rendition of Lilac. Opting for a peak time approach, the duo carefully balances the mood and vibe from the Original with their own distinctive style. Evoking energy and emotion throughout, Ilias and Plecta dodge expectations and emphasize their conceptual charm, as hypnagogic motifs and deconstructed vocals unveil a semi-conscious dreamland for a finale of mesmerizing progression. The release concludes with After Burn making his label debut with the lone interpretation of Refracted. Leandro Moyano aka After Burn first emerged a decade ago as part of the Some Little Things production duo. Rising up through Argentinas progressive house scene, Some Little Things would record projects for 3rd Avenue, Beat Boutique and Movement Recordings, amongst others. 2017 would see Leandro coin his After Burn alias and move forward with a renewed focus and fresh sound, with the moniker making its debut via Antrims Or Two Strangers in October of that year with La Mandolina. The next seven years would see After Burn continue to develop his solo alias through projects for Balkan Connection, Hoomidaas, One Of A Kind and Movement Recordings. Perhaps most notable however was a return to Or Two Stranger earlier this year with his most creative offering to date, the two-track showcase Wrong Attitude. Now, rounding out the year in style, After Burn debuts on Clubsonica with a fresh take on Refracted. Landing with a resounding thump, the Cordoba finds success with a tight dancefloor minded approach. Punchy kick drums and hypno-grooves marry perfectly with flickering percussion and pyrotechnic effects as the first act takes shape. Sonics mutate to surreal proportions across the break, bringing equal amounts of tension and anticipation, before a striking build cues an effects laden drop and percussion driven finale. Directed by Juan Pablo Torrez A&R by Kamilo Sanclemente | Dabeat Mastered by Dub On Audio | Ilias Katelanos & Plecta Press Release by Mitch Alexander Design by Dave Caro

Paul Deep (AR)