What: “Intergalactic” by Marino69
Netlabel: Melodica Netlabel
I often find netlabels that are based in one place in the world but feature artists from other far away locales; in this case we have a three song EP released in October 2013 on the Slovakian Melodica Netlabel by an artist from Slovakia. Melodica stayed close to home to find some good stuff this time.
The three tracks presented all have some majestic elements to them. “Transformation” is a slow build of keyboard with electronic chorus and drums turning things up a notch. “Apsychia” has some slightly abrasive electronic sounds mixed with synth; the sound focus is a bit “in and out” at times making it a little unsettled (perhaps suggesting the beginning of losing consciousness as suggested by the song title). But then toward the end clean piano and electronic “strings” are introduced to dramatic effect. “Our Forest” grows on a clap track and more keyboards to nicely round out the selections.
Marino69 describes himself as a dubstep and downtempo producer, but to me this EP seems like lofty electronic music in search of a major event to soundtrack. The artwork and title obviously reference space – maybe it can be used as theme music when we finally take that trip to Mars?
The Melodica Netlabel started in 2010. They report they have released more than 20 EP’s and collaborated with more than 50 producers from around the World. Here’s hoping they keep building.