Top 100 Chart Placements
Updated 2 years ago
Two of Australia's best producers, Kasey Taylor and Jamie Stevens, come together for two outstanding originals.\n\nEqually known for being frequent collaborators and firebrand solo artists, Kasey Taylor and Jamie Stevens are two of the founders of the Australian progressive scene. Signed to a bewildering array of seminal brands including Balance Music, Global Underground and many more, they continue to break new soil, championing new artists with creative, fresh sounds.\n\nAfter the success of 'Locked in the Air' on Kasey's pioneering label, Vapour, the pair return with two more exciting cuts. First up, 'Hocu Pocu' jumps from the speakers with vibrant percussions and a fizzy bass. Building steam with epic sonics and joyous energy, the main break is a masterclass in tension and release. An uplifting, vibey groover for those mid set moments that need a little boost.\n\nOn the flipside, 'L'Alba' takes off from a deeper point. Spiky bass bubbles against sparse percussion as melodics breathe new energy into the groove. Pads and arps complete the picture midway, where the main break drops into epic hands-in-the-air joy. Another masterclass session from two of the very best in the game.
Kostya Outta makes his debut on the label with a powerful double A-side. Based in Poland, Kostya has built a formidable career as a DJ and producer over the last 15 years. A regular on Mango Alley, Univack and more, his tried and tested sound is well respected in the industry, with luminary fans as wide ranging as Hernan Cattaneo, Solomun and Above and Beyond. A DJ first, he regularly travels the world soundtracking parties from 'Outta Space' in Sri Lanka to ADE shows in Amsterdam. Opening with 'Perseus', a deep rolling bass groove unfolds layers of percussive energy and dark sonics. Wonky and unique, the melodics reveal themselves midway, adding a joyful edge to the rolling vibe. On the flipside, 'Liberty' is a lighter groove. Aimed more at the warm up, keys lead the way paired to a powerful percussive underbelly. Building in intensity, telling its intricate story, the main break takes us off in new and unexpected directions.
André Moret makes his debut on Sudbeat with a brace of originals, including remix support from German prog supremos D-Nox and Beckers. \n\nClassically trained in piano with a penchant for engineering, André is riding a wave of inspiration after a series of incredible releases for Sprout, Balance Music, and Melody of the Soul, to name a few. His collaboration project with D-Nox continues to perform and has garnered widespread DJ support from 'El Maestro' to Nick Warren and John Digweed. \n\nOpening with 'Gaxyda', the warm Moret sound welcomes you in like an old friend. Rubbery bass, airy sweeps and the promise of an enveloping pad sparks all the feels. Resolutely dancefloor focused, and eminently electronic, 'Gaxyda' takes on an almost shamanic guise as it reveals its melodic secrets. For their teutonic update, the mighty D-Nox and Beckers smooth out the ride for a deeper, stripped back vibe. \n\nNext up, 'Kyron' begins innocently before dramatically coming to life midway. Twisted sonics take you in unexpected directions, all cemented by a powerful percussive framework. Arps take over at that midway totally transforming your expectations. Creative and fresh, this is the new sound of progressive house.