Giammarco Orsini

Review: Elephant Moon hits us with a super dope batch of new music this Spring. The new release is a collection of music from several different artists and demonstrates the diversity of the label’s output. Across four brand new tracks we’re presented with smooth grooves, odd, whimsical sound design and dynamic dance floor rollers.

Things start off tentatively with Italian Rinaldo Makaj’s ‘Quasar’, a dreamy soundscape which envelopes you in its lush rhythms and deep, meditative bassline. Josh Tweek’s ‘Coffee Curves’ shares side A with ‘Quasar’, though the atmosphere is totally different. Confused robotic bleeps and effects pop up throughout, seemingly out of sync with the percussion while a sombre b-line rumbles below.

On the flip side we have ‘Oulton Road’ by Christian AB. A vibey cut, which encapsulates all that is great about the deeper end of house music; measured, emotive and utterly danceable. Accompanying ‘Oulton Road’ is ‘Element Of Lights’ by Gianmarco Orsini, a bouncing dance floor-ready slice of 4x4 rudeness . Each side includes 1 bonus locked groove from John & Giammarco :)

There you go, four distinct styles from four skilled artists. Look out for the V/A in all good record shops!

Review: Giammarco Orsini kicked off Heko Records last year with the first volume of Experiential Learning, and now he's back for round two following a brief spot on Elephant Moon earlier in the year. "Solar System Is Vital To The Planet" dominates the A side in a swinging, punchy style of techno that calls to mind the likes of Stephen Brown. "Life Goes On" on the flip however comes on with a housier demeanour, keeping the Detroit synth tones plush and the mood mellow. "Trees Dance" breaks away into a stripped back electro style that sits as a neat foil to the grooving 4/4 elsewhere on the EP.