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SIMPLE 1253EP
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Aus Music's sister label Simple Records returns with London-based Glaswegian, Sei A (aka Andy Graham) takes the helm. On this new EP, Sei A's strong signature production values remain at the heart of the record, which melds deep and forward-thinking techno with rich textures and moody atmospherics. Swedish DJ, producer and Studio Barnhus boss, Axel Boman steps in to provide a superb remix, which brings the EP to a perfect close.
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KOM EX071EP
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Sei A, native Glaswegian, now resides in London, immersing himself in the hybrid house, firm techno and bass-heavy scenes that happily co-exist within the UK's capital. He's well-known to paint vivid and emotional sonic pictures that touch on rather more considered house and bass tropes, prizing feeling over fads and staging an impressive balancing act between hardcore beat science and lush, moody arrangements. This 12" is no different, featuring two stellar examples of Sei A's stylistic reach, rave stabs included.
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TURBO 029CD
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Originally released in 2010. Sei A aka Andy Graham is one of the most promising producers from the new Glasgow scene. His debut album Editing Shadows (2008) earned him the respect and support of a wide range as his sound is influenced by dubstep, deep house as well as techno, filled with rich textures, moody atmospheres, subtle psychedelia and haunting vocals. Add to that an instinctual gift for melody and the romantic character of his vocal flourishes, and one gets a clearer picture of why Sei A is attracting such admiration as a producer, performer and remixer. Having been commissioned by Booka Shade, Jori Hulkkonen and Tiga, among others, Sei A has also remixed such artists as Terence Fixmer and Azari & III. White Rainbow is front-loaded with a pair of harder-edged tracks but opens up to reveal an impressive range of music -- from the two-step UK bass-fest of "Who Dares Wins," the shimmering lead of "Out Of Reason," the Aphex-like pads in "Star Of Stealth," through the beautiful ambient interludes to the Burial-like dubstep finale of "Meth II," this is a record that rewards repeat listening.
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TURBO 115EP
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This EP from Sei A snaps things back onto a futuristic grid of bass-driven club madness. "Break The Pattern" is a techno zap-fest featuring a killer hook, precision, laser-cut drums and a rough, rolling groove. "Flux" blends retro video game sounds with vocal samples, laid out against a psychedelic cha-cha rhythm. This one received early support from Martyn who weighs in with a strong remix, driving the 8-bit riff into a frenzy, backed by iron-clad beats bouncing atop a megaton sub. Guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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TURBO 082EP
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2010 release from Sei A. "Lazers" is a dark, mounting stormer, whatever that means. Jori Hulkkonen offers an excellent remix of "Rebel Without A Cause."
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TURBO 113EP
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Sei A's latest release finds the Scottish producer fully immersed in the forward-thinking UK electronic scene, splitting the difference between the worlds of underground techno and legit songwriting. The title-track balances emotive synths and sculpted vocal samples that flow languidly over a skittish beat. "Starjar" starts in a similarly tranquil vein before expanding into an ominous cosmic synthstorm. Midland toughens up the beats and pushes the track squarely toward the dance floor, while Youandewan creates a vertiginous downbeat ambience.
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GIGOLO 256EP
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Gigolo presents a bright new star in electronic music, Andy Graham aka Sei A, from Glasgow. Musical, uncompromising and utterly menacing, but with a maturity akin to artists such as Bola or even Kieran Hebden, his debut Editing Shadows in 2008 won industry-wide acclaim. Artists such as DJ Hell, John Digweed, Laurent Garnier and Tiga all predicted his success and pundits include IDJ ("Album of the Month"), DJ, Mixmag, Resident Advisor, and numerous others.
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