- One label that has been very impressive of late is Resonant Recordings, and they return with another winner in the form the Psychic Attack EP by Various Artists. This is the follow up to the stunning 007 release by Grand Resonant which got massive play from Danny Howells in particular.
Mikael Tronic works his magic on the a-side with ’Lapasenmieli’, a track which is arguably the most impressive of the EP. The track begins with an eerie atmospheric soundscape and tough synth stabs, with some quirky and strongly arranged beats joining the party soon in. The track builds with some effects sharply attacking the production while the drums keep jumping from place to place. The eerie strings soon make their way back again taking the track to its peak, resulting in one of the most impressive tech tracks I have heard all year. Excellent stuff.
On the flip is firstly ’Logic’ by Grand Resonant. A pretty intense production, this track delivers the goods with a pounding baseline and intense drum patterns. Swirling effects ride the background of thus techno arrangement, but all in all, this track is designed for the late set peak time moments.
The beats slow down on the b-side with Traffic G’s ‘Dronosphere’. Quite minimal in its approach, the track builds with subtle effects in the background and a deep pounding baseline. Cheeky little melodies and effects also feature as the track flows, and despite its minimal approach, there is a great substance to this track.
A great release out of the European studios for Resonant, with 3 very unique tracks for the label that follow up a great release with another quality EP.