An Argentinian who’s musical forte has been bred in Berlin, Alejandro Mosso has been at the cutting edge of electronic music for more than 15 years. Through challenging the understanding of what dance music could be, Mosso sits at the intersection of deep house, minimal techno, tribal, and melodic dance music.
Alejandro’s ability to traverse genre lines makes him a pillar of XYZ’s artistic vision. With releases on industry titans such as Cocoon, Third Ear, and Hivern Discs propelling his career, Mosso has recently found footing in the deep and melodic scene. His Amatista EP on Behrouz’s Do No Sit label is flush with quality, and his remixes for Esteble and Robbie Akbal further display the impressive recent output for Mosso.
As we step into Autumn, we are thrilled to welcome the return of Mosso to the XYZ imprint in the form of his Promenader EP. With January’s Sirocco project as a building block, the latest collection from Alejandro fosters his irresistible percussion work and groove-forward arrangements; immensely intelligent, easy-riding, and cohesive music coming your way.
Promenader leads the way in stunning fashion. The A-side comes as one of the label’s most anticipated tracks to date. Flying out of the gate, a warm and boastful bassline captures a retro vibe as light percussion and melodic keys round out an amazing tune. It feels like a track made in the heyday of house, with timeless character and undeniable dance-ability.
The B-side takes things in a psychedelic direction, with tripped out vocals toying with the brain from the start. Classic drums act as the backbone for Parlante, a tune dripping in mind-melting magic. Expect to hear this one functioning as a wicked ‘DJ tool’, bringing innovation to any late night set.
Coralia propels us into a soothing glide, letting the melody float between sturdy kicks while maintaining a warm overtone. Seeker brings mellow notes, as we ease into the EP’s finale with melancholic synths.
Intricately constructed house music conjures up dystopian soundscapes with sonics both natural and alien. And it bangs, too. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 21, 2020