Madrid label Beluga Tracks presents its first vinyl release with remixes of “Sequoia” by Spanish artist Reptile.
Last November, Beluga Tracks proudly celebrated Madrid techno through 4 dynamic remixes of Reptile’s club anthem Sequoia.
“Beluga Tracks is all about bringing Madrid’s underground energy to the world – showcasing bold, cutting-edge sounds and connecting people to the heart of the city’s evolving techno scene.”
Beluga Tracks
The already sold-out EP showcases remixes from Blasha & Allat, JKS, Not A Headliner, and Mental Duality. Each rendition offers a unique, complimentary take on Sequoia, while still preserving the forceful energy of the acclaimed original.
Art for the Beluga Tracks label is created by Casilda Pérez del Molino. The artist’s distinct, cartoonish style is the foundation of the visual identity of each release. It features caricatures of the DJs, set in iconic locations across Madrid such as Matadero, El Retiro, or Plaza Mayor. Madrid is an integral element of the artwork and thus the label, visually depicting relevant cultural context.
Reptile’s Sequoia made its digital debut in 2023, and has since left club-goers entranced on the dancefloor with its steady crescendo and seamless chorus of synthesizers and percussion. Each of the 4 remixes allow listeners to experience a different layer of the multidimensional track.
The Remixes
Manchester-based duo Blasha & Allatt peel back a few layers of the original track, creating a more minimalistic edit of Sequoia. The co-founders of influential Meat Free parties and residents of Amsterdam Vault Sessions are key players in the techno scene. Their version is stripped back and atmospheric. If the original is what you’d hear in the middle of a sweaty dancefloor, Blasha & Allatt’s version is what you hear while taking a much-needed smoke break outside to recharge.
JKS, of Paris-based label Molekül, goes the opposite direction, intensifying the already vigorous original. JKS’s style builds on a unique fusion of influences and impressive momentum. His remix revolves around a steady, latin-influenced rhythm and energetic backing sounds inspired by nature.
Spanish DJ Not A Headliner, or José Garrido, brings a club-focused reinterpretation of the original track. Living up to his reputation as a key figure in the national techno scene, Garrido’s remix is heavier than the original and takes direct aim at the dance floor. Garrido pulls different sonic layers and textures to the front, offering the listener an entirely new relationship to the track.
In the final remix on the vinyl, Madrid-based duo and residents of Crow Techno Club, Mental Duality, submit the hardest-hitting rendition of Sequoia. Departing from their usual style, the duo delivers a heavy, fast, and explosive remix. Built around a broken kick, the high energy track has elements of cyberpunk and is hard to resist.
The Label
Beluga Tracks is thrilled with the release of its first vinyl EP, doing Madrid’s vibrant scene justice through its collection of dynamic remixes.
The Spanish label is set on amplifying Madrid techno, bringing the city’s underground sound and emerging artists to an international audience. The label has released a growing collection EPs and LPs, fostering a space for artists to connect and bring new perspective to each other’s work through remixes and collaborations. This community-based approach to techno allows the label to platform newer artists while highlighting new interpretations of iconic tracks.
“We’re here to amplify Madrid’s underground sound – celebrating creativity, supporting artists, and building bridges to connect the local scene with the global techno community.”
Beluga Tracks
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