Era L, by Vel

Era L

by Vel

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Fabrice Starzinskas A surprisingly wide range of galloping tracks among which "Inspire Me Jim" and "Pour me a glass of luv" stand out for me. The record overall design also look incredibly sharp, can't wait to hold it Favorite track: Pour Me One Glass Of Luv.

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1.	Inspire Me Jim 05:33	buy track
2.	Down For You Is Up 04:35	buy track
3.	Stuck With A Valuable Friend 05:13	buy track
4.	Era L 04:46	buy track
5.	Pour Me One Glass Of Luv 04:52	buy track
6.	Limitless Wilderness 05:30	buy track

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After a first distinctive appearance in 2021 on the dynamic XX LAB compilation, Vel returns on the independent label leading this next release. "Era L" comprises a series of atypically structured tracks in which modern techno with minimalist tendencies becomes a model on which rich emotional soundscapes are carved.
Sensual and complex, Vel's futuristic sound is well established throughout the "Era L" journey.

The obsessive "Inspire Me Jim" lays the groundwork for the alienating psychedelic vibe. Mixing lunacy and profound melancholy, the producer invites us on a sometimes tortuous journey, celebrating the female voice and its delicacy: “The world of femininity fascinates me.”
This key theme resonates powerfully in her complex music: "The tone of my voice, the sharp percussion, and many reverb"

In addition, four club titles properly nourish the heart of the EP. All of them carefully carry unique rhythms and unexpected drum patterns. Vel’s spontaneity surprises the attentive listener, and claims the ultimate end of classical techno variations. There are frantic rhythms, multidirectional percussion, futuristic sounds, a few dreamy pads, and still a lot of femininity and lunacy."I look keenly for the unexpected, I try to explore sounds that challenge at first listen, creating strange, even disturbing textures. A mind-blowing trip, against a backdrop of galloping techno through our principal arteries."

Ultimately, "Limitless Wilderness" completes the EP with the distinct feeling that this is just the promising beginning.

"Era L" undoubtedly represents an excellent balance between body and mind, with both intriguing introspective atmospheres and captivating eerie sounds. An undeniably modern reinterpretation of rave energy and a sound design that eagerly pushes the established boundaries of techno.

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released July 15, 2022

Written by Jennifer Pariente
Produced by Jennifer Pariente
Artwork by Chien Bleu studio
Mixed & Mastered by In Aeternam Vale

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XX LAB is an electronic music label founded in 2021 by François X.
Based in Paris, the label acts as a research platform for independent minded artists whose musical aesthetic is oriented towards avant-garde electronic music.
It will release a mixture of electronic and crossover projects steamed by a pragmatic approach based on utopian socialism and forward thinking principles. ... more

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