Collective Machine makes his Monday Social Music debut with the first single from his forthcoming artist album 'Epoch'. Hailing from Budapest, Mario Domjan aka Collective Machine is one of Hungary's most highly regarded electronic music producers. With a sound that sits comfortably in the creative space between house and tech house, Mario's creations rely heavily on rhythm and groove, while always incorporating a timeless musical flex. Now approaching three decades as a professional producer, the Hungarian artist has found a home on some of the underground's most highly acclaimed labels, such as 8Bit, Bedrock, Knee Deep In Sound, and Stereo Productions, while also earning the praise of tastemaker DJs Carl Cox, John Digweed, Hot Since 82, Marco Carola and Steve Lawler. Setting the course for his impending artist album, Collective Machine now debuts on Monday Social Music with the first single 'My Way', alongside a remix from Mihai Popoviciu.
On 'My Way' it is Collective Machine's masterstroke to collaborate and introduce the vocals of Syssy. From its wavy, shapeshifting groove comes flickering percussive arrangements, liquid-like rhythms and misty harmonics. Evolving with power and class, Sissy's chops resonate with a smokey, hypnotic drawl; adding space and depth as the journey reaches its main break. A primary theme emerges across the centrepiece, flowing through a colourful fuzz of modulation, before eventually giving way to the funk-fuelled, acid laced groove for a hip-swinging finale.
The release concludes with Mihai Popoviciu also making his label debut and providing the lone interpretation of 'My Way'. Based in Sibiu, the Romanian artist sits firmly within today's elite guard of house music producers. A storied career that spans two decades has built a body of work characterized by deep grooves, crisp precision, and irresistible energy. Iconic imprints such as Diynamic, Poker Flat and Toolroom have served as landing spots for his transcendent sound. Now adding Monday Social to his resume, Mihai dials in a rousing rendition of 'My Way' to cap the release off in style. Tight beats and striking percussion serve to anchor the journey, as nasally acid lines, reprocessed vocals and delicate arps converge across a colourful soundscape. It's nose for the dancefloor grows as a concise and well-timed break takes shape, timeless in execution and delivery, as sweeping noise and quirky hooks unite for an exhilarating crescendo and charged finale. It rounds out an auspicious prelude from Collective Machine, whetting the appetite for what promises to be an excellent artist album. 'Epoch' sees it's official release in February of 2021.
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