Artist: B.K.R.
Title: Fandango
Remixer: Reset Robot
Label: Whistleblower
Release Date: 15th of August 2016
Format: Digital
CAT#: WBR012
Tracklist
01. Fandango
02. Bazaar
03. Artic
04. Fandango (Reset Robot Remix)
Whistleblower is a label founded by three music producing friends; Alan Fitzpatrick (Drumcode/Hotflush), Reset Robot (Truesoul/Cocoon) and Rhymos (Rumors/Murmur), whose roots lie in the close-knit electronic music scenes of Southampton and Portsmouth on the UK’s South Coast.
Until now Whistleblower has only released original music compiled by the label owners, but this new release from B.K.R. is the first to break away from that trend.
B.K.R. has previously featured on scene leading labels like Drumcode, Moon Harbour Recordings and Hot Creations along with releases on his own B.K.R. Projekt.
Known to a select few, B.K.R. is a secretive alias for a well-known British artist who along with regular international DJ bookings, has released under his own name on Kompakt, 20/20 Vision, Last Night On Earth and Leftroon but that’s all we are allowed to say…
Also featuring on the release is a remix from label boss Reset Robot and with a major input to Whistleblower, many will recognise from his seminal tracks on Adam Beyer’s label Truesoul and Sven Väth’s label Cocoon. He also comes fresh from a celebrative release with Alan Fitzpatrick on Mobilee under the alias of Customer.
The first of the three original tracks is “Fandango” which starts with phazy pads and a rave influenced vocal sample washed in delay. Warm and uplifting, it’s not long before the fast flowing percussion takes over and the track builds in intensity. Very much a game of two halves, after the break the pads plus vocal are stripped back and a tribal groove takes hold.
Taking things up a gear is the Techno focused second track titled “Bazaar.” With the ripple of a twisted bass line that has just a touch of acid and a looped groove, it’s both fast and furious. Filled with the drama of muffled vocals and crunching percussion the track is a dancefloor focused monster set to take no prisoners.
“Artic” is the third track and final original track that’s up-tempo with a medley of textures and contrasting sounds. Don’t be fooled by the tracks percussion lead intro and ambience of the pads, as things take a rather unexpected turn with the development of the sinister lead synth. Fusing menacing intent with shimmering bliss, the track is arguably a masterclass in music production.
Finishing off the release is the Reset Robot remix of “Fandango” centred around the originals vocal, it includes new pads and a more spacious mix. Adding a DJ friendly intro to match the rolling grove of the bass line this toughened rework refines the originals dancefloor appeal and the added pads coupled with held chords give the track a new depth and mood.
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