Labyrinth Records continues its 2021 schedule this December with a debut EP from Innervisions-mainstay Alex Medina and remixes by Biesmans. AlgoRhytm EP acts as the third release on the label, fresh from the success of Cedric Sheva’s Tour d’Velo and Tronica already this year.
Alex Medina described how the release came to fruition, stating: “My inspiration is always the same – surfing, meditation, family and my love of electronic music. I’m happy when someone understands my sound, which Nick does, so I was excited to contribute to his label Labyrinth Records.”
“Oracle’ sets the tone. An atmospheric dance cut, Medina takes us on a trip through resonant bell chimes, whilst echoing vocals purr gently in the background. It’s the standout track of the EP, and one that is set to light up dancefloors this year, from large festival stages to intimate club settings. ‘Thicker Than Water’ comes next, arriving as a punchy eight-minute number packed full of whirring synth tones and choppy riffs throughout, before ‘AlgoRhytm soon’ arrives. Gentle key rolls meander into whispering kick-hat combos, showcasing the raw and emotive sound with which Medina has become best known.
Indeed, such a sound has not gone unnoticed by one of electronic music’s leading figures in recent times. Having been voted the world’s No. 1 DJ by Resident Advisor three years in a row, it was in 2020 that Dixon signed Alex’s Golden Teacher to Innervisions, releasing it as part of the label’s pivotal Transmoderna compilation. The track received its first play on Dixon’s ‘Streaming From Isolation’ Boiler Room mix that year.
The German-linchpin continued to support Alex’s musical output throughout 2020. Endless Summer from Medina’s own Mumbai Records became a staple record of Dixon’s performances, despite dancefloors being few and far between. Such a feat only highlights the quality of Alex’s productions, a testament to his keen-ear for producing compelling, emotionally-charged dance music.
The next phase of the EP begins with Biesmans’ Ambient Version of ‘Thicker Than Water’, as the Belgian sculpts a musical narrative packed full of poignant chords and beautiful key solos. His regular remix comes next, manifesting as a driving dance cut that feels rhythmic and electric in one thanks to an infectious synth-fuelled backbone, whilst ‘AlgoRhytm’ gets beautifully reinvented to end proceedings on a high.
You can now listen to the full premiere of Biesmans’ remix of ‘Thicker Than Water’ exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: December 3rd, 2021.
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