Paco Osuna – Amigos Pt. 2 EP

When I met Paco Osuna at a CNTRL: Beyond EDM seminar this month, I was shocked to hear he was working with 10 different producers at once. His rationale was simply stated. “Every time I work with someone else,” he said softly. “I learn something new.”

After listening to Amigos Pt. 2, I’m a believer. As its title indicates, the EP is a follow-up to Osuna’s first Amigos installment two years ago, also on Richie Hawtin’s Plus 8 Records. Following the original’s formula, the sequel showcases four new techno collaborations with four different producer “amigos.” Read more about the EP after the jump.

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Luciano – Rise Of Angel EP

Cadenza label boss Luciano outs the long awaited summer anthem, “Rise of Angel,” with three diverse and spine-tingling remixes from Mirko Loco, Andrea Oliva, and Uner. This summer, Luciano’s Thursday night residency at Ushuaia was considered to be the“it” party of the Ibiza season. “Rise of Angel” was the track that Luciano would wait all night for the perfect moment to play, and when it came, it forced a sea of arms into the air as they got lost in the melodic flow and upbeat rhythm of this magical tech house gem. Clocking in at fifteen minutes in length, this track is a musical journey in every sense. (more…)