Hermanez - Hocus Focus EP

Recording info

Early Support by : Adam Beyer, D'julz, Kenny Larkin, Christian Smith, Anja Schneider, Josh Wink, Tiefschwarz, Robert Dietz, Secret Cinema, Okain...

Quartz Music return with yet another roaring EP. This time from Belgium's 'Hermanez'.

A DJ since the age of 17, Hermanez, real name Michael Coninx became a regular on the circuit in and around Limburg. With hi reputation rapidly growing, he moved onto bigger events in and around Belgium. After winning a prodigious turntable competition, his career really took off. Now he can list residencies and gigs at some of Europe's most prolific venues and parties including Circo Loco, Cafe De Anvers and Melkweg in Amsterdam.

His production career has gained pace rapidly. Launching his own 'Miconn Records' earlier this year, his first releases have featured mixes from producers including Lauhaus, Martinez and Ramon Tapia, and have found support from such luminaries as Laurent Garnier, Sven Vath and Gregor Tresher.

Its difficult to believe that Hermanez released his first production just 6 months ago. His superb range of sounds are all present here.

Opening track 'Hocus Focus' is a full spectrum. Opening with its tribal drums, the addition of cascading techy sounds and then its techno stomp. The brutalness is appeased by the wonderful deep synths that fuse everything together.

Next up is the more stripped, minimal sounds of 'Served'. A colder, more moody electronic feel to this one, it pops along, locked into a vicious groove. White noise builds create the drama throughout.

Finally 'Don't Try This At Home' continues with the heavy tribal tide. Rolling drums, a plethora of toms, and a bag full of spooky sounds and efx, make a strong set building track.

A super EP of strong material, and a fine debut from the young Belgian. Ritch's Quartz Music keeps delivering the goods for the worlds discerning dancefloors.

Enjoy!