As we enter the summer months during a time unlike any we've seen before, Esteble's Amazonica EP flows along with an aire of calmness, offering a respite from the craze. The longtime friends and roommates share a unique ability to converge on untouched rhythms, utilizing a diverse range of influences bred from their true musicianship.
Continuing the EP's journey, we are excited to announce the Amazonica Remixes. A group of stellar producers have revisited Esteble's originals, maintaining the deep rooted grooves and understated melodies while pushing the arrangements into new musical directions.
Leading the release is Powel, a character familiar to XYZ aficionados following his incredible retouch of Hosini last year. The All Day I Dream and Dawn till Dusk regular has crafted his own space in the deep and melodic realm, utilizing an amazing breadth of production class. Similar to Esteble, his heady grooves remain immensely dance friendly, as the melodies and percussion connect in stunning fashion. The German has revisited the A-side Amazonica, thickening the drum riff and looping the playful synths for a melodic masterpiece with a club focus.
Both Esteble and XYZ were ecstatic to welcome Ninze & Okaxy into the fold as they showcase their take on Bosoko. The track harnesses many of the Ketapop originators' influence on Esteble, and it's only fitting that the Leipzig duo were tapped for the remix. Masters of the pensive and melancholic, Ninze & Okaxy utilize the original's moody vocals, placing emphasis on the hazy nature of the build before a sturdy kick carries listeners deeper inside themselves.
Alejandro Mosso is quickly becoming a pillar of XYZ. Following the amazing reception to his Sirocco EP over the last few months, we are thrilled to have him connect with Esteble on Vanuatu. The Argentinian pulls the progressive-leaning original back into house territory, placing a percussive minimal kick over the dark melodies. The reliable groove lets the spacey pads and tones capture the ear - a tune for the dancefloor.
David Orin has been a key figure in New York's surging deep and melodic scene, and is making his way onto the international radar through a series of productions dripping in quality. His amazing Antemeridian, the debut release for Kora's label Saisons, turned many eyes and ears in Orin's direction, including those of Esteble and the team at XYZ. Vanuatu provided Orin with the melodic canvas, as he's added lighter tones and a lovely backbone to the original. It's a perfect closer to a remix EP that harnesses the calming nature of the original work, while adding life and character, extending the journey of Amazonica.
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