Polygon Rainbow - Approaching Eternity (Harmonious Discord)

On the heels of radiantly hot remixes of Patchen and KiloWatts for Harmonious Discord comes the episodic journey into the vibrant color palette of the multi-format artist and creative Polygon Rainbow. Hailing high from the pacific northwest, Christopher Bourland’s Polygon Rainbow project fuses an extra-dimensional visual world with the same rich textures baked into an audio selection that resides somewhere between electronica homages and futuristic synth/vaporwave excursions. This five-track project shows the broad mastery of melodic spaces this symmetrical, angular-visioned hero has under his control.

"Approaching Eternity" sweeps the listener away with rich pad textures and dulcet melodics. Transforming and evolving with manipulated vocoder trills and rising arpeggiations, the selection forges right to the steps of eternity. "Inner Workings of External Processes" is a Commodore computer concerto wrapped in a lovely blanket of lo-fi texture. Late 80’s bass lines and tightly programmed drums deliver a nostalgic warmth worth consuming. "Reconstructing Corrupt Memories" retains these warm feelings with fun excursions into stringed and bowed instruments, all with a cascading polyphony of synth layers. "Unraveling the Code" amps up the energy with a rinsed-out, melody-forward selection that grows into a precisely crafted drum and bass banger with dancing bass tones. Lastly is the disenchanted lullaby, "Conversations with the Void." Laden with seductive synth pillars and progressive pitch and frequency excursion, this closer implants in your brain for the long stay, whispering: “can you hear me.”

Sunshine Jones (Dubtribe) – “I really love this. Very refreshing and connecting.”
Hector Rodriguez (Underscore Recordings) – “Really interesting release! Enjoyed the variety of tracks and sound palettes for each.”
DJ Firefly (WRCT 88.3 FM Pittsburgh) – “Infused with plenty of synths and amazing creativity!”
Simon Kirk (Stag Beetle Radio Show) – “Futuristic, fabulous deep electronica.. Approaching Eternity stands out for me. Magic!”
Jon Fugler (XLNT radio show) – “Some real gems here - Reconstructing Corrupt Memories just edging it in a strong field of wonky delights.”
DJ Nova (Rodon FM 95) – “It all builds to a contemporary electronic blend where electronica, synthwave and chillwave which transmits a beautiful today's future soundscape.”

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Smok - The Source (Viva Recordings)

Smok’s latest release on Viva Recordings brings us an arctic blast of deepness. The Finnish producer has had a slew of success recently on labels like unquantize, Atjazz Record Company, and his collective’s Youth Control label. "The Source" is a chilling soundtrack well suited for the winter months, with ethereal swirls and floating, haunting strings that accompany a steady, pulsing bassline.

Austin based (and Harmonious Discord Recordings label boss) PointBender teams up with the Viva crew for his first time on remix duties for the label on the flip side, lending a slightly more melodic and spaced out flavor to the remix. Keyboard stabs that sound like they are something alien, along with longer, drawn out peaks and and valleys make this remix the journey cut on this single. Whichever mix you like, just buckle up and enjoy the ride.

Steve ‘Griffo’ Griffiths (Fluid radio show) – “It’s hard to decide on a fave, but the original mix is slightly ahead at this moment (but subject to change).”
Nick Warren (The Soundgarden) – “The original is very good.”
Wil Russell (Pop Out and Play) – “Pointbender gets first place for remix duties here. Nice switching about and a shuffly shaker makes it a good little groove.”
Tony H (Late Night Munchies) – “It’s the PointBender remix for me.”
Joe Silva (Purespace) – “Beautiful sounds and just that edge of darkness. Well done.”
Simon Kirk (Proton Radio) – “Beautifully deep work from PointBender. A real delight.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Nash La Musica - Go Deeper ft. Vox (Nash La Musica Remix) [Issa'min]

Back in 2016 in Witbank (South Africa), local DJ, producer and musician Nash La Musica was dropping some tasteful tracks and remixes on a well-known local music podcast which was connecting with the wider Witbank music scene. Another local Dj and vocalist, Vox, (who has since sadly passed away) reached out to Nash La Musica via WhatsApp and they became acquainted.

What happened from there is a bit of magic. Based on a true story while Vox was DJ’ing one night, he sent Nash La Musica his spoken word vocals surrounding the events on the dance floor one night in 2009. Nash added his musical touch, and the resulting "Go Deeper" was born.

Utilizing minimal but impactful production using the standard kick, clap, hi hats, chords and a mad tube bass, "Go Deeper", which was never released, has been called up from the vaults to finally see the light of day. It’s sure to be the next classic from the stellar issa’min imprint. Go Deeper!

Sumsuch (Colour & Pitch) – “Love this. Straight in the mix for this month’s show.”
Lee Jones / Country Gents (Buslife) – “I absolutely love this.”
Jean Jérome (Kut ‘N’ Paste) – “A very good track. I’ll play it soon on my radio show.”
Jon Barnes (Pandora) – “Great track, and love the backstory.”
Miguel Garji (Deepfusion Radio Show) – “Support as always for Nash on Balearica music.”
Steve ‘Griffo’ Griffiths (Subspace Radio) – “Took me a few listens to get this one. Quirky deep houser that has the shades of Marshal Jefferson and Noosa Heads.”

Available Now From: Traxsource, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Jason Merle - The Love I Get ft. Devoya Mayo (Viva Recordings)

Back after a long break from producing, Jason Merle is back on the scene in a major way. He’s started his own 4E&A label imprint, which has been enjoying chart success as of late. Releases over the last couple years include inclusion on respected imprints like Plastic People Digital, Deep Fix Recordings, Whiskey Pickle and more. Now he’s back on Viva Recordings with "The Love I Get", a collaboration with vocalist Devoya Mayo. Both the title track and The Eleventh One on the B Side feature Devoya’s spoken word vocals, creating evocative, deep tracks that will definitely stay in your crate for months to come. There's also a dub mix for each track for those moments when a stripped down version is what you need. Get deep!

Adam Warped (Whiskey Pickle) – “Instant classic! Dub mixes are the ones for my weirdo sets but excellent vocals!”
Hector Rodriguez (Underscore Recordings) – “This is a great deep house record. Vocal chops and samples have a classic sound and the groove is consistent throughout the whole track.”
Col Lawton (Deep Fix Recordings) – “Great release. All tracks are wicked.”
Yogi Haughton (DJ Mag) – “Superb EP. All over it.”
Mike Solus (Housemasters Radio) – “Ooooh la la. A Supercut!”
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House Web Zine) – “Classy deep house vibes.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Traxsource, Beatport, And Apple Music.