#5 Feat. Banner in Trance (Main Floor)

Next up on Lisbon's VOLTA is an accomplished 2-tracker from Sisyphos regular Mattia Saviolo. 'Nirvana' kicks things off with some immaculately produced euphoria. Clean, powerful drums and a boxing sub bass lay a broad-shouldered foundation that'll stretch even the most potent of sound systems. What unfurls over this sturdy substructure is a battery of mangled frequencies and warm, luscious synthesis that accumulates energy as it surges toward a spine-tingling breakdown. The track is completely dissolved into a chasmic pool before it charges back up toward a drop that will soundtrack countless standout moments across festival and warehouse dancefloors over summer. 'Together' follows up with another burly set up bones as a dense kick drills through a slew of metallic signals. Savilio then pours more heartstring tones over top as an arresting energy develops toward another wide open breakdown. Fractal vocals rebound off a blossoming arp and together they gather energy towards a striking drop guaranteed to wake up the floor; raw, hard-hitting drums adorned with rich, emotive melodies - truly VOLTA's signature sound in evidence.

Mattia Saviolo

#7 Feat. Banner in Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

Next up on Lisbon's VOLTA is an accomplished 2-tracker from Sisyphos regular Mattia Saviolo. 'Nirvana' kicks things off with some immaculately produced euphoria. Clean, powerful drums and a boxing sub bass lay a broad-shouldered foundation that'll stretch even the most potent of sound systems. What unfurls over this sturdy substructure is a battery of mangled frequencies and warm, luscious synthesis that accumulates energy as it surges toward a spine-tingling breakdown. The track is completely dissolved into a chasmic pool before it charges back up toward a drop that will soundtrack countless standout moments across festival and warehouse dancefloors over summer. 'Together' follows up with another burly set up bones as a dense kick drills through a slew of metallic signals. Savilio then pours more heartstring tones over top as an arresting energy develops toward another wide open breakdown. Fractal vocals rebound off a blossoming arp and together they gather energy towards a striking drop guaranteed to wake up the floor; raw, hard-hitting drums adorned with rich, emotive melodies - truly VOLTA's signature sound in evidence.

Mattia Saviolo

#45 Feat. Banner in Techno (Peak Time / Driving)

We continue with a slew of formidable dance tracks with a 3-track EP from Buenos Aires producer TimiR. Across releases on Hypnostate, Fabric and Legend - TimiR has already developed a clear and distinctive sound characterised by serrated bass synths and highly expressive percussion. His 'Dare' record lays out 3 cohesive by singular productions that build on this trope as they work to blend elements of Psytrance and Techno to striking effect. The title track kicks off - here TimiR weaves an immersive tapestry as a menacing low end generates a kaleidoscopic tunnel while clever dynamics have LFO signals flicking sparks across the floor. Sharp, percussive breaks burst out and seize attention as they work to punctuate the flow of energy while a swooning vocal tops off an arresting production. 'Phantom' then follows up with sturdy sub work which lays a burly foundation for another dose of expressive flair from TimiR. More spectral vocals adorn a thorny branch of sound braided with explosive fills, raw, palpable synth signals and a warped melody that works as the driving force of the track. 'Switch' then finishes up with a clinic in dramatic sound design. Heavy subs and an arsenal of low-mid synths cascade alongside racing drums, forming another intricate base layer for a melody which blooms out with lucent colour, bringing another VOLTA coup to a close.

TimiR