Thrilled to showcase and premiere a track from the latest release by Polish artist ‘Charlie’. As a revered live act and spearhead within the Italo-Proto scene, Charlie’s record is a testament to her unique and impactful sound design, which is on full display in her thunderous progressions.
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Charlie, DJ, producer and LIVE performer is hailing from the Polish city of Krakow. There she caters to Krakow’s visual art scene as the CO-director of the project space „Elementarz dla mieszkańców miast” and throws parties under the name Szum uniting cold mutant electro with sparkling italo disco. Behind the decks she has been smashing dancefloors for years, selecting an eclectic yet always driving mix drawing from the same influences. But as a skilled pianist, she was always drawn to creating her own music as well. She contributed several projects for movies and performances – and over the years fleshed out a killer live show. You can listen to her releases on labels such as Ferry Lane Records (debut EP), Wrong Era, Pinkman, Mechatronica, Worn Pop and Dom Trojga
The rolling instrumental of ‘Spacewoman’ bursts open the release, setting an innovative tone and channeling a unique approach to synthesis and powerful percussion. In the synth-wave proto-anthem ‘Let Go’ we hear Charlie’s striking, arcane vocals. Charlie’s vocals take the listener through a mantra to center and elevate. Chicago house and Italo sensibilities drive the bassline forward with refreshing tonal changes. ‘Dark Waver’ spills into the darker realms of Italo Disco. Twinkling, crushed melodics rise into an ominous, driving bassline, which sits beautifully under slick percussion and creamy, augmented synths. A grounding syncopated sub anchors the tantalizing high-energy arps. Charlie’s unique gift for crafting evolving, intoxicating melodies is masterfully shown throughout the record.
The intriguing gloom of ‘In The Night’ envelops the EP, leaving us with a sense of mystery and anticipation. Swathes of luscious pads and stabs of a metallic proto-bassline guide us through this enigmatic atmosphere. Melodies evolve and unfold, adding to this enticing soundscape. The Berlin-born artist integrates her infectious rhythmic flair into another standout release, capturing the consistently mind-opening energy of her live sets and hooking us in with potent synth lines and vocals.
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written : Radondo
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