Toronto-based DJ with Ukrainian roots, Olekhar, presents his second EP on his label Afalinas Records with tech-funk, electro, and acid sounds inside. Of course, we’ll give you a quick look at that.
“Intercity”, the track with the same name as the EP (and the name is after the superspeed Ukrainian train), kinda takes on a trip, not supersonic, but solid. Trippy build-up, serious atmosphere during the whole 7 minutes, but at the same time, we can feel a bit of fun inside the track too. A perfect combination, I think.
“Vse Po Kolu” has a bit splashier percussion, I would say, but in general, it continues the mood of the A1 perfectly, the same vibe, just with a pinch more energy. “Obolon 3000” opens the B-side with a step into electro-house territory with its buzz on the beginning, but it was all a trick, you’ll find later in a track, think about modern progressive/tech here. “Karavaevy Dachi”, the last one on the record, cements the vibe here, putting another solid almost-tool.
The record will be released very soon, you can already do some pre-orders on Juno, Deejay, Decks, or wherever you’re buying your wax.
More information about Olekhar
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More information about Afalinas Records
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This article was written in Ukraine. Ukraine is in the middle of the war with Russia right now. It would be great if you could donate to the biggest Ukrainian volunteer fund here. You can also pick any music initiative that is also trying to help from our list here. We’ll be stronger together.
