Alex Stein is the latest artist to step up for his debut Drumcode EP, following a stellar contribution to A-Sides Vol.12. The Lisbon-based Brazilian artist has been a lock for stunning Techno productions stretching back over 10 years, with quality drops on labels including Terminal M and Tronic. Last year he tightened his relationship with the DC crew, playing Drumcode events at Uebel & Gefährlich in Hamburg and the Blue Tree Songkran festival in Thailand, before a label debut on A-Sides Vol.12 with the excellent ‘Hydra’. Few could disagree: his debut EP on Adam Beyer’s label feels richly deserved.
The Chant EP is a powerful triumvirate of cuts. The title track is a transcendental gem, led by a rousing vocal and psy elements, without losing any dancefloor punch. ‘Rush’ begins life as a rugged slice of Techno, before a dark melodic underbelly finds its laser-kissed feet and propels the track into Peak-Time territory. ‘Tantra’ takes the baton, with a foot in pummelling bass-driven Techno and Goa-Trance alike, elevated by an evocative vocal.
Here is what Alex Stein had to say on the release of his EP, The Chant:
“This release has been the culmination of many years of work, trials and errors. Drumcode is my all-time favourite and most influential label so it is safe to say that I have always dreamt of releasing music on this iconic imprint and I am thankful to Adam for believing in me, having me perform at the Drumcode events and giving my music a place to call home. Cannot wait to see what is yet to come.”
Finally, you can listen to Alex Stein’s new EP The Chant below and on all available streaming platforms.
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