out now: Juan Sanchez – 4×4 Series Part 3 [Fiedeltwo]

Artist:
Juan Sanchez

Title:
4×4 Series Part 3

Label:
Fiedeltwo

Cat#:
FIEDELTWO004.3

Release Date:
18th March 2021

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
A1.
De Neel In Me

A2.
Dor

B1.
Double Standards

B2.
Valu Aukuso

Press Info:
The 4×4 Series consists of solo EPs for selected producers to display 4 original tracks.

After a couple of banging releases by Mode_1 and Vinicius Honorio, Juan Sanchez brings a softer, more subdued vibe to the label’s repertoire, while still delivering impeccable techno. The #4.3 EP consist of 4 DJ tools with compelling dance floor appeal. It’s hard to believe that legal raves remain a taboo in 2021 but Juan’s music manages to distillate a sense of hope for a brighter bassier phuture.

Juan Sanchez is no stranger to FIEDELTWO, with ‘Rude Request’ featured in the Super Sound Tool series last year. The Amsterdam based producer & prolific remixer has already released over two dozens of tracks for the likes of Ben Sim’s Symbolism and many others, while curating his own imprint Format Records. He is also a resident of Shelter Club and had recently debuted a night titled Foʞus when the pandemic stroke.

‘De Neel In Me’ , on A1, roughly translates as ‘the pedant in me’ – which is something a music nerds might find relatable. The track bears a very personal dimension translated through functional & unbending straight-forward beats.

The A-side’s second track ‘Dor’ creates an interesting contrast with its relaxed vibe, percolated bass-line & dreamy chords. It’s a perfect track for crowds to groove along to in-between hard stompers.

‘Double Standard’ on B1 is one of these raw sounding techno jacks that always works, even tough the rhythm is more reminiscent of hard house. Bringing it into a set allows for endless mixing excursions!

‘Valu Aukuso’ on B2 concludes on a dark & driving note highlighted by the slightly sinister swirl sound. The extended break in combination with the track’s pace guarantees for pure rave jubilation.

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