Innershades is next up on Cartulis Music.
The London collective ran by Unai Trotti have been tastemakers within this cross-genre corner of club music for many years. From the timeless releases from the likes of Z@P and Santiago Uribe, to their infamous party series at London’s FOLD, the Cartulis crew capture the rave spirit of contemporary club culture.
Similar to the old-meets-new vibe heard in many of the sets from the Cartulis residents, from Junki Inoue to Raphael Carrau, the label continues this vision. Following a series of unreleased 90s techno cuts from UK veteran Scott Hallam, Innershades brings the current sound with five fresh cuts.
The Belgian producer continues a sublime streak of form, with releases for the likes of Binh’s Time Passages and DJ Masda’s Cabaret Recordings, his spirited sound is spreading across the circuit. Opening the record with a fierce, breakbeat weapon, ‘Deviation’ sets a captivating, matrix-esque vibe in this premiere.
Pinned by a menacing acid bassline, ominous melodies fly overhead whilst Mutado Pintado‘s mean vocals narrate a sensual story of the rave. Classic 808 drum rhythms bring a neat electro influence that the Cartulis crew infuse into their aesthetic so well.
Whether it’s subtle hi-hat changes or the dropping of a melody, energy maintains it’s pace with a refreshing ravey vibe. Five tracks explore Innershades’ many influences throughout the EP, touching on 80s and EBM atmospheres in the cosmic ‘Electro Emotions’. Perpetual arpeggiated synth notes bring the old school Juan Atkins flavour, lathered in dreamy acid lines and sharp rhythms.
‘Heaven on Earth’ heads back towards housier realms with a fierce workout. The same spirited taste remains in the mood of the track, while exploring more straight 4/4 beats. ‘The Acid Never Dies’ does what it says on the tin, relentless acid hymns exploring the endless emotions available with this classic sound.
Concluding the record with ‘The Last Day’, wheeping synths form a tear-jerking melodic journey that would soundtrack the closing moments of a Cartulis marathon very well. Emotive pads wash over a sedative breakbeat pattern pulling on the heart strings.
Learn more about the label’s journey in our recent in-depth feature with the curators Unai Trotti and Raphael Carrau.
Buy the record at the label’s Bandcamp and juno.co.uk
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