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LAPSUS 039LP
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There are albums that tap into the very heartbeats of rhythm, melody and intricate sound design, pulsating with every musical note. This is the case of Séptimo Sentido, the new album by Buenos Aires-based producer Seph. Sebastián Galante aka Seph is no stranger to these realms; with almost two decades of experience under his belt, he has established himself as one of the leading talents in the Argentina techno scene and as one of the most intriguing minds in alternative Latin American electronic music. His productions have found a home in cutting edge labels such as Insurgentes -- a platform led by the DJ and producer from Medellín (Colombia) Verraco, and sister label of TraTraTrax, which has reduced gaps between the Latin electronic scene and the rest of the globe -- or his own label Aula Magna Records. He has also fostered collaborations, among which stands out his project Oscean alongside Andrés Zacco, a project that was recently released on the legendary Berlin label Tresor. In his new album Séptimo Sentido, Seph exhibits superlative production skills and masterfully showcases the widest palette of the braindance sound, that intersection where countless genres and sub-styles can coexist. There are echoes from the mid-'90s that revive undeniable references of early IDM, but with a renewed form, under a fiercely contemporary new skin. At the core of this intriguing album is an artist whose devotion to experimentation takes his rhythmic and melodic obsessions through vibrant magical-techno-urban landscapes, where radiant colors and mutating forms collide in a bold and imaginative sonic journey. Séptimo Sentido hails from the prism of perception, beyond the five senses and a step further than instinct, hunting for mysterious resonances with the cosmos; like a space portal inviting listeners to float a handspan above the ground.
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ECHOCOL 040EP
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Buenos Aires born producer Sebastian Gelante, aka Seph, joins Echocord Colour with Teleport EP. Across the Teleport EP, Seph delivers his signature smooth, dubbed-out, and intricate style and the title-track takes the lead with billowing pads, bumpy off- kilter rhythms, and choppy stab sequences galore before "Delta" strips back the vibe to raw drums and murky synth textures while ethereal pads ebb-and-flow through the composition. "Motion" rounds out the package, taking a straighter approach rhythmically to allow the snaking dub stabs, rumbling low-end tones, and evolving hats to take the lead.
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CF 014EP
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Seph comes with his hands full of bass energy in the form of the Suzbu EP. "Genbu" doesn't play around, it goes straight to the deep bass kick and whirring, like a machine powering up after a long hibernation. "Suzaku" features vocal cuts, deep kick, and wide melodies. Produced together with Pablo Denegri, we come to "Unti" -- a nightmare-ish world of machines and percussion.
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11AM 005EP
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"11am welcomes again one of our favorite afterhour artists: Seph from Buenos Aires (Argentina). He offers again one piece of dark and complex musical art. 'That Hooded' is the main and most special track on the release. It's some kind of break minimal with a fucked up bass and a weird and melancholic melody. It's perfect for breaking out a set. 'Aranias' opens side B, its the deepest track on the release and offers the typical glitchy Seph-style. 'Ivil' ends this fantastic record with a funky bass full of clickclakclickclak and all that. It has been already played by Troy Pierce, Magda, etc."
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