Jonas Rathsman Feat. Josef Salvat - Complex (CRM161)

This is a tech-blues odyssey, an introvert's primal scream, where complex emotions and urges are vented and perfectly complemented by Rathsman's explorations into the dark corners of electronic music. Enjoy the journey. With the release only in the hands of a select few tastemaker DSJs, 'Complex' has been making waves at the recent MWC, 'receiving hands in the air welcomes and even a sit down ovation' according to label boss Damian Lazarus. 'Complex' is set to be the first underground anthem of 2016. The release comes with two carefully chosen remixes. First up is Swiss techno stalwart Deetron, who steers the song into percussive acid oblivion while Serge Devant offers up his deep house expertise for a dramatic and driving offbeat cut. Original and remixes receiving current support from Jamie Jones, Loco Dice, Maceo Plex, Joseph Capriati, Pig & Dan, John Digweed, Gorgon City, Âme, Laurent Garnier, Nicole Moudaber, Agoria, Carl Craig, tensnake, Claude Von Stroke and Marco Carola.

Tracklist:

1. Complex

2. Complex (Deetron Remix)

3. Complex (Serge Devant Remix)

Released: 10/06/2016

Cat#: CRM161

Distribution: Above Board

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Amirali - Melancholia EP (CRM109)

Last year Amirali burst onto the scene with the style defining debut album ‘In Time’, and several stand out singles for the label that discovered him, Crosstown Rebels. Fast-forward to 2013 and the producer/musician/singer is evolving his sound with killer craftsmanship. Next release ‘Melancholia’ aims straight for the heart of the dancefloor with a pair of moving remixes from club weapon veteran Deetron.

 The original mix of ‘Melancholia’ is pulsing with an epic, cosmic force, where an intoxicating combination of shuddering bass and moody, spooky disco grooves meets starry-eyed vocals and haunting minor keys. Providing further proof of Amirali’s on-point and immaculate production, ‘Melancholia’ is also full of soul, emotion and dark elegance.

Deetron takes the reigns on the B-side, lending his distinctive warm and emotive style to his ‘Main Mix’. Propelled forward with rising synths and a mounting tension, the Swiss wizard allows Amirali’s refrain to take centre stage underpinning the melody with an intricate percussive groove that leads to a vocal breakdown and style-shifting bassline drop. Deetron also delivers a techno twist on the ‘Club Instrumental Mix’.

Israeli born and Toronto raised, Amirali is now firmly based in London where his musical career was set in motion towards full on superstardom. Already winning over legions of fans with his blend of gothic vocals and moody emotive house, massive tracks from the album including ‘My Way’,‘Beautiful World’ and ‘Just An Illusion’ were signs that a genuine, forward-thinking musical talent had arrived. Now incredibly in-demand as a DJ on the global circuit with a South American tour behind him this year already and a North American tour about to begin, somehow Amirali has found time to begin creating a second album and cultivate a bona-fide band featuring live drums, guitar, saxophone and the man himself on keys and vocals. An exciting 2013 lies ahead…

Released by: Crosstown Rebels 
Release/catalogue number: CRM109 
Release date: Apr 1, 2013 


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