Clubsonica Records rounds out the month of November with a new EP from label boss Juan Pablo Torrez and Jossem. Colombian artist and Clubsonica label boss Juan Pablo Torrez has compiled an impressive resume since first emerging in 2007. Mango Alley, Plattenbank, The Soundgarden, UV and more have served as landing spots for his progressive creations, while world class DJs Hernan Cattaneo and Nick Warren have been steadfast supporters along the way. Also highly regarded as a DJ, Juan remains one of Colombias premiere talents, sharing the stage with Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Sasha, Tim Green, D-Nox and more.
Meanwhile, also calling Colombia home is Jossem who arrives as one of his country’s new names in progressive house. A collaborative partnership with fellow countryman Kamilo Sanclemente has yielded standout projects for Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden, Manual Music and SLC-6 Music across the last eighteen months. Of late, the Cali resident has been operating in solo capacity, turning out a pair of quality offerings for Freegrant Music affiliate Nova Mova. Now, combining their extensive forces for the first time via Clubsonica, Juan Pablo Torrez and Jossem unveil their ‘Lost In Love | Ambar EP,’ alongside remixes from Marcelo Vasami, Hicky & Kalo and Abity.
Lead selection ‘Lost in Love’ finds Juan and Jossem introducing the emotive vocals of Velveta. A precious talent from Cali, Colombia who has already collaborated with some of electronic musics finest innovators and labels such as Anjunadeep, Songuara and UV. Here the trio flex their creative muscles and craft a nostalgic progressive house gem, a sprawling production that would be equally at home above a festival skyline or sitting in the emotional sweet spot of an end of the night scenario.
The companion piece, ‘Ambar’ follows suit and lands in equally impressive fashion with a strong sense of drive and swing heavy rhythms. Although this looping hypnotism does not fail to command your attention, its slow burning anticipation, orbiting effects and otherworldly breakdown ultimately seal what is a mid-set masterpiece.
The second and final interpretation of ‘Lost in Love’ is provided by Hicky & Kalo who make their label debut. Both born and raised in Canada, this DJ/production duo have been dictating the sounds of the city’s underground for the better part of a decade. Although regulars throughout Quebec’s much lauded club circuit, it is the world-renowned Stereo Nightclub which has served as the home base for Hicky and Kalo’s impeccable taste and exquisite programming skills. Also accomplished producers, the duo’s deep melodic sounds have found a home on Renaissance, Sudbeat, Watergate, and their own Plaisirs Sonores imprint; amongst others. Now, fresh off a remix for Australian imprint UGENIUS, Hicky & Kalo serve up an inspired rendition of ‘Lost in Love.’ Opting for a contemporary club-effective approach, the duos muscular grooves, robust rhythmic structures and hazy vocal mutations make this ideal for the peak-time hours, when emotions are at their most receptive, in turn adding another sure fire weapon to your arsenal for the remainder of 2024.
You can now listen to the full premiere of Hicky & Kalo’s ‘Lost In Love’ remix, exclusively on When We Dip. Enjoy!
Release Date: November 29th, 2024. Buy Here
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