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Maroki - Return to Emerald City [coloured vinyl]

Recording info

Originally from West Wales now residing in Amsterdam in a studio nestled beside the river Ij, Maroki now joins the ROOS family following a string of stellar releases. He leaves nothing to chance, using his classically trained skills and expertly engineered sounds into a pool of influences that range from breaks, moon-lit acid and headsdown chuggy goodness.

The record launches with title track 'Emerald City' a moody cut that whisks you away from the city's bustling streets and off the beaten track. Maroki's fixed hand helps elements blend seamlessly into another, in what feels like a personal guide through the emerald's subterranean. Then comes the gentle and tranquil electronics of 'Alfred Stole My Brain' both welcoming and meditative, while the swing in drums provide dance-floor functionality and set the pace. The A side comes to a grand close with 'Talk2Me' a brooding acid cut that mixes in elements of breaks and aquatic synths. The track's swelling energy feeds from the A side's previous two, culminating in a build up of emotion and speed.

'Total Recall' raises its hypnotic head, a series of winding synths and 4/4 kick drums creating a maze of sound, before perhaps the record's hidden gem 'All Be Over' arrives like an old friend. The track's familiar sound design coupled with Maroki's distinct personality create a warm and lasting friendship; melting together old and new perspectives. 'Slower' rounds off the EP, an equally stunning and fiery mix of breaks and angelic electronics.

Release Info

  • Catalog:
  • ROOS013
  • Label:
  • Running Out Of Steam
  • Format:
  • 12"
  • Title:
  • Return to Emerald City [coloured vinyl]
  • Artist:
  • Maroki
  • Style:
  • House / Techno
  • Country:
  • United Kingdom
  • Released:
  • 2nd of December 2022

Tracks

pos title
A1 Emerald City
A2 Alfred Stole My Brain
A3 Talk2Me
B1 Total Recall
B2 All Be Over
B3 Slower
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