SOLEE レコード& CD

Review: Since kicking off in 2021 Future Romance has leapt into action as a standout presence in the contemporary techno scene, matching cinematic atmospheres with crisp production and spine-tingling crescendos. It's a theme which maintains on this latest release - a various artists split under the banner Collector I. Label regulars Einmusik and Solee team up for 'Mariposa', a brooding, achingly beautiful peak time weapon. Emiliano Demarco and Maxi Veg are equally bombastic on the pristinely sculpted 'Sombras', while Several Definitions makes a more explicit move in the direction of big room trance. Gai Barone finishes the record off in a cascade of shimmering synth forms and subtle, humid soundscapes to lose yourself in.

Review: Future Romance looks to the stars courtesy of this expansive retro-future prog house offering from Solee. 'Rumors' is one of those composed, slow-burning tunes that is full of plenty of promise so keeps you on edge as it rides the gritty drums, journeys through some epic breakdowns then comes alive with dark rolling bass and frazzled pads. 'Stimulation' on the flip is an equally serene affair with far-sighted pads and supple synth arps all rising up through the sky to lead you on an intergalactic prog trip with plenty of subtly bleeping melodies.