BUY: www.junodownload.com/products/qr-d-320-mfs-24/6847528-02/
Artist: Various Artists
Title: [QR]D.320.MFS.24
Label: COD3 QR
Cat No: QRD320MFS24
Format: Digital
Released: 15 November 2024
Track Listing:
1. Alex Rothschild - "Cosmorak"
2. Loloman - "The Wall"
3. Costello - "Dream Operator"
4. Manuel-M - "Take"
5. Carlos Nilmmns - "Just Another Day"
6. Jim Rivers - "Canna"
7. Onur Ozman - "If U Want"
Laurent Garnier's COD3 QR presents the magnificent seven on the latest digital release, "[QR]D.320.MFS.24", which features exclusive tracks by both label regulars and new signings: Alex Rothschild, Loloman, Costello, Manuel-M, Carlos Nilmmns, Jim Rivers and Onur Ozman.
Alex Rothschild is a producer and DJ whose musical journey was shaped by a decade in New York. During this time, he was deeply influenced by house music legends such as Todd Terry, Terry Hunter, Frankie Knuckles, David Morales, Louie Vega and more, as well as the Detroit DJs who came to play there, which led to him making House tracks under the alias of Coco Basel. Now he's gravitating towards minimalist electronic music, like "Cosmorak", enriched with groovy basslines, while retaining the New York and Detroit essences that have defined his style.
Loloman is a leading French producer in the underground electronic music scene. He creates music without adhering to conventional rules, blending styles, synthesizing sounds, and unveiling a unique and diverse musical world filled with strong emotions and a groove that aims for universality, inspired by his extensive experience on the dancefloor. He draws inspiration from the roots of Detroit techno, Chicago house, and the diversity of the British and German music scenes, releasing tracks on the likes of MB Elektroniks, Brique Rouge, Metrohm, and here with "The Wall" on COD3 QR.
Costello is a versatile French electronic music producer, artist, and DJ known for his cutting-edge sound and technical prowess. With a rich discography that traverses techno, disco and beyond, Costello has carved out a niche as a genre-defying act which he brings to new track "Dream Operator". His standout tracks have previously captured the attention of underground stalwarts like Boys Noize and Laurent Garnier but also made waves among mainstream giants like David Guetta and Tiësto.
A discreet yet respected artist on the scene, Manuel-M has been working passionately behind his machines since 2008. True to his principles, he steers clear of passing trends, making music above all for himself. He remains attached to an old-school vision, marked by the pioneers of techno, while incorporating his style through contemporary sound design as displayed on his track "Take". His major influences, notably Technasia, Vince Watson and Ken Ishii, are reflected in his compositions, which are both eclectic and deeply rooted in the music's heritage. Manuel navigates between genres, with releases on renowned labels such as Tronic, COD3 QR and Brique Rouge.
Ross McMillan a.k.a. Carlos Nilmmns is a UK producer, originally from Glasgow (Scotland) but now living in Angers (France), whose name has become synonymous with an eclectic but often deep and sensual sound influenced by the traditions of Chicago and Detroit. In the past, he's released on some of the world's best-of-breed labels including Circus Company, Cocoon, Ornaments, KMS, Planet E and Dopewax. Here he delivers the jazz-infused beauty, "Just Another Day".
Returning to the studio after several years hiatus, Jim Rivers (a.k.a. Copy Paste Soul) has picked up where he left off. With previous releases on Bedrock, Global Underground, Renaissance and an album on Carl Cox's Intec label, Jim's back catalogue is awash with variety, made with a depth and warmth few can match. After finding time to immerse himself back into the studio, the past few months have been a hive of activity, culminating in a string of new productions for Poker Flat, Traum and here on COD3 QR with the driving "Canna".
Onur Ozman is one of the more remarkable names in Deep House. He is an artist and a professional architect, who combines both disciplines in his precise productions. Sound design to the smallest details. Now based in Zurich (Switzerland), Onur started his career as a prominent member of the Istanbul House music scene in early 2005, and his musical talent has since led to him releasing music on labels like Sum Over Histories, Isolate, Yoshitoshi, Hottrax, Rebirth, Noir Music and Kwench. His love for the origins of electronic music mixed with a commitment to the discovery of new sounds gives his catalogue a wide range, with no genre restrictions, like this experimental closing track "If U Want".
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