Title: Vinland In Space
Artist: Rudoh
Label: Jugaar Records
Cat Number: JR001
Genre: Electro/Breaks
1: Djemo
2: Van Turbo
3: I Feel U
4: All Is Holy
5: Van Turbo (Shedbug Remix)
Jugaar Records is a new “label that aims to present fresh, forward-thinking sounds of the region without compromising on quality, bending the rules to achieve much with little.” So far, so stereotypical. Not an issue, however. It’s difficult to think of new things to say in such a situation. I think whenever I finally get my act together and start a label, I’ll remain in the shadows and let the music do the talking, which is almost as clichéd. Thankfully this is a fine release. The region in question is South Asia, quite a large part of the world without a significant electronic music footprint. The minds behind it have connections in Pakistan and Bangkok and have come together to produce a fine, concise package of breaks and electro with a dense, subtropical ambience. ‘Djemo’ is the lushest track here, ‘I Feel U’ is an ultra relaxed journey through sun-drenched vistas and ‘All is Holy’ has similar tricks up its sleeve making use of vast synth swathes paired with a pervasive humidity. Of the two versions of ‘Van Turbo’, I’m feeling the Shedbug Remix more. It’s all good though, and well worth getting to know.
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