Family Affair by Resonant Robot / Kimyou / Gerwin van Engelenburg
The debut release on Modern Nostalgia, titled Family Affair, offers a compelling introduction to the ethos of this new underground electronic label. True to its name, Family Affair brings together a carefully curated selection of tracks that define the label's mission-blending nostalgic elements of early house and techno with modern-day techniques, while maintaining an emphasis on authenticity and timelessness.
The first track, Can You Hear My Call by Resonant Robot, sets the tone with its dreamy acid-driven deep house rhythms. Layered with delicate yet immersive soundscapes, this track serves as a call to the roots of electronic music, reminiscent of the rawness and emotional depth found in early 90s house, yet enriched by contemporary production finesse.
Next comes Flop by Kimyou, the mysterious mastermind behind Modern Nostalgia. Minimalistic and funky, Flop showcases Kimyou's distinctive approach-stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the core of the groove. This track encapsulates the label's dedication to purity and simplicity, a direct nod to the underground scene's refusal to bow to overproduction and superficiality. Kimyou's vision is clear: music that thrives in its essence, devoid of spectacle.
Closing the release is Depths Of Time by Gerwin van Engelenburg, a deep, Detroit-influenced techno track that delves into the expansive, hypnotic realms of timeless techno. With its nods to the pioneering sounds of the Motor City, the track is a reminder that the past still has a profound impact on the future, aligning perfectly with Modern Nostalgia's philosophy of blending history with the present.
In Family Affair, Modern Nostalgia signals its commitment to resurrecting the spirit of early electronic music while pushing it forward with new creative insights. It is a manifesto of sorts, where each track serves as a testament to the label's dedication to the underground-a realm where music reigns supreme over trends and digital distractions. This release, driven by Kimyou's enigmatic leadership, firmly establishes Modern Nostalgia as a label to watch for lovers of pure, unfiltered electronic sounds.
Tracklist
| 1. | Resonant Robot - Can You Hear My Call | 6:48 |
| 2. | Kimyou - Flop | 5:35 |
| 3. | Gerwin Van Engelenburg - Depths Of Time | 6:17 |
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Modern Nostalgia is founded by the enigmatic artist Kimyou, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery. The label's ethos centers around crafting a timeless sound, blending the best elements of the past with the insights and techniques of today. Focusing on the purity of music that harkens back to the era when house and techno were raw and unfiltered.