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                 [: ARTIST..... :] VA
                 [: TITLE...... :] Antologia I
                 [: GENRE...... :] House
                 [: RIP DATE... :] 2022-04-14
                 [: LABEL...... :] BrokenHearted
                 [: CAT NR..... :] 001
                 [: TRACKS..... :] 4
                 [: SIZE....... :] 64m
                 [: ENCODER.... :] LAME 3.100 -b 320
                 [: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
                 [: SOURCE..... :] WEB (FLAC)
                 [: URL........ :] https://store.tidal.com/nz/album/222051693

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             01. Eleven Of July - Cloud Gap (Original Mix) .... 06:47      
             02. Q.U.A.K.E. - Indica (Original Mix) ........... 08:32      
             03. Riggel - Glass (Original Mix) ................ 06:20      
             04. Celestial Inside & Santiago Luna - Evolve (Original Mix)  06:15      

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             The inaugural release on BrokenHearted finds the label 
             showcasing the first installment of 'Antologia'. Conceptualized 
             by Italian artist Eleven Of July, BrokenHearted looks to 
             showcase the best in contemporary melodic house and techno. 
             Operating at the heart of the genre since its early beginnings, 
             Augusto Proto aka Eleven Of July has now established himself as 
             one of the movement's core artists. World class DJs such as 
             Adriatique, Dubfire, Mind Against, Undercatt and more have 
             chimed in with support for his stylized take on the genre, while 
             a bevy of long-standing imprints including Click, Dear Deer, 
             Movement Recordings, Three Hands and Us and Them have been 
             landing spots along the way. Now looking to bring his elusive 
             vision to BrokenHearted, Eleven Of July launches the imprint 
             with a four-track various artists showcase entitled 'Antologia', 
             featuring (in order of appearance), Eleven Of July, Q.U.A.K.E, 
             Riggel and Santiago Luna and Celestial Inside. 

             Setting the tone for the release, it is only fitting that Eleven 
             Of July delivers one of his strongest tracks to date in 'Cloud 
             Gap'. Built on a backbone of tough beats and crunchy rhythms, 
             its astral nature is alluring from the start. Striking and 
             energetic in equal measure, fragmented melodies and percussive 
             flurries build momentum across the first act, before metallic 
             arps push energy into a timely break. Furthering the journey's 
             ethereal nature, the interlude builds tension through 
             percolating arps and devilish effects, heightening senses 
             towards a colourful crescendo and exhilarating finale.

             Selection two welcomes Q.U.A.K.E to the label with his latest 
             studio creation 'Indica'. Hailing from Israel, Asraf Netanel aka 
             Q.U.A.K.E has been a fixture of the electronic underground for 
             over a decade. Laying claim to an impressive resume, Asraf has 
             showcased his dancefloor minded sound via Freegrant Music, 
             Movement Recordings, Timeless Moment and Miss Monique's Siona 
             Records. Now adding BrokenHearted to his portfolio, Q.U.A.K.E 
             debuts on the label with 'Indica'. Wispy sonics and 
             cross-cultural vocals converge around a sleek, meditative 
             groove, while robust rhythms and wavy arps push momentum into 
             the break. Spanning over a minute in length, the centrepiece 
             bridges the gap between tension and emotion, with warm bass 
             swells marrying transcendent vocal phrasing, eventually 
             spearheading a thunderous drop and hypnotic final movement.

             Hailing from Italy and providing the third selection is Riggel. 
             Previously known as M. Caporale, Riggel's dark atmospheric brand 
             of techno has found a home on some of the genre's most storied 
             imprints in Beatfreak, Steyoyoke and Awen Records, the latter of 
             which has served as a primary home since making his label debut 
             in 2019. Following a well-received EP for Concept Records to 
             begin the year, Riggel now makes his BrokenHearted debut with 
             the infectious sounds of 'Glass'. Commanding an immediate 
             presence, its cavernous framework ripples forward with immense 
             drive, as percussive flurries and trance inducing rhythms set 
             the foundation for a series of arcane synth motifs which 
             highlight the first act. Dark and mysterious across the main 
             break, its flair for the dramatic grows with billowing bass 
             tones and fiery sonics perfectly setting the stage for a charged 
             drop and driving finale. 

             The release concludes with a first-time collaboration from 
             Santiago Luna and Celestial Inside. Whether operating as one 
             half of Minders or in a solo capacity, Mexican artist Santiago 
             Luna has enjoyed measurable success across his career. ARKHAMRA, 
             Balkan Connection, Movement Recordings and his own deepdip 
             imprint have played host to his sound, which sits comfortably in 
             the creative space between progressive house and melodic house 
             and techno. Now collaborating with newcomer Celestial Inside, 
             the duo debut on BrokenHearted with 'Evolve'. Electrically 
             charged with punchy beats and a tightly wound groove, its 
             pulsating energy beams brightly from the outset. Combining 
             dynamic rhythms with buoyant arps and detailed percussion makes 
             for a sleek yet exhilarating first act, eventually melting down 
             into a memorable break. A spoken word vocal narrative highlights 
             the centrepiece, set against a backdrop of shapeshifting 
             atmospheres and colourful harmonics, before one final rush of 
             drums spearheads a ferocious drop that is sure to send people 
             home with a smile. An apt final track perhaps, as it puts a 
             resounding stamp on an impressive first release from 
             BrokenHearted, a label that looks to be one of 2022's best new 
             melodic house and techno imprints by years end. Highly 
             recommended.

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