Loose Records

Raw - Variety is the name of the game here on this track: thumping and skipping, deep basses and chopping effects all played over rising snaps and sudden windfalls of ethereal waves. Intense climbs find peaks on high pitches, all while making use of watery-sounding echoes mixed with ghostly vocals. The chaos is balanced and thoroughly danceable here, reflecting a professional who knows exactly what to do with so many different colors on his palette.

Runaway - Starting out with a blend of fast-footed rhythms, tinny high hats, and bass is great on its own, but the intro on this track is only a hint of epic twists to come. A rising anthem sneaks up from the background here, escalating into a fantastic, adventurous side of uplifting trance while never leaving the deeper roots at its heart. Hands are guaranteed to go up when this club-buster of a track is given free rein to captivate crowds everywhere.

Raw Etai Tarazi Remix - Deconstruction only leads to new highs on this remix. Etai muffles the original and breaks it up with slow hammering beats, all behind a rising tension of static that proceeds to take off into another direction with energetic high hats. The dance-worthy rhythm here is underlaid masterfully with interesting experiments in rattling drums and jungle-inspired percussions, all working together in a celebration of percussive experiments and bass lines that are sure to please listeners of every kind.

Quantize (Kalden Bess Remix) - Recognizing the remix potential of it’s original, the Kalden Bess remix of “Quantize” utilizes a power chord progression nostalgic to that of old school metal bands. The signal-feel is amplified in a more aggressive track providing a variety of uses. It’s not only a treat to those who have a background in music history but would be an ideal track for clubs or in between sets at rock shows to keep the crowd revved up and enthused.

Cohesive with the first track, “Fusion” takes the pace set up from “Next Stop.” The drum track faintly rattles and echoes, much like riding a train, before the melody builds up. Fusing with the synthesizers, the melody, pitch, and pace increases at the halfway mark using elements of traditional pop instrumentals to create a memorable track that would be very suitable to festivals.

Audiomatiques picks up the pace for “Let’s Go” after the calming vibe from “ECAI.” This track moves to a higher frequency and plays with a remixer and light tones. Circular in nature, the track builds to create a fully engaging, exhilarating piece. This track’s use would be very versatile.

The title track “Next Stop” begins with a very attractive drum beat and throbbing bass, giving the impression of transportation in the city. The beat is pleasing, building up its melody around the timpani. As the song progresses, the drum is periodically muted by synthesizers as if one is traveling through a tunnel to the next stop. This is a very pleasing anthem that would be ideal for a club or radio.

“ECAI” is a fun and mellow track. Building off of the previous track, it relaxes the listener in a grooving style. The chord progression is enticing, subtly paying tribute to some of the phrasing jazz musicians might use. With the mellowness of the piece, “ECAI” would be ideal for a lounge setting or to give a breather to those at a festival.

Scientifically speaking, “The Seventh Sense” refers to the sense associated with dreaming and the subconscious. Audiomatiques draws upon this theory in his track. Using low but melodic tones, there’s something unusually and simultaneously calming and exhilarating. The blend of low and high tones as the song progresses makes this track versatile and ideal for any DJ or casual listener’s purpose.

Finishing the mini-album is “Rainbow” Utilizing the bass to create an enticing melody as it’s brought through a synthesizer (and only then is joined by the drum track) hooks the listener. A distorted male vocal can be heard through the remixer, fading in and out, becoming part of the orchestration and pushing the piece to its climax. The piece ends on a satisfying note, much like it begins, rounding out the Next Stop mini-album. This track would be a terrific anthem with its versatile and very memorable beat.