#15 - Kristian Heikkila "Khordium / 02"
TITLE: KHORDIUM / 02
CAT. NO: EPM16
RELEASED: 02 APRIL 2012
TRACK LISTING:
1. KHORDIUM
2. 02 FEAT. CHRISTIAN LUNDQVIST
3. KHORDIUM (LEE J MALCOLM REMIX)
4. 02 (VINCE WATSON REMIX)
EPM Music presents Kristian Heikkila with two tracks taken from his forthcoming album, accompanied by remixes from Lee J Malcolm and Vince Watson.
With a history of producing some of Sweden¿s finest underground Hip Hop artists, Kristian Heikkila went back to basics a few years ago. Techno and House has always been the real passion of his life and after a few releases on different labels he teamed up with Christian Lundqvist in 2006 to form Kristian & Christian. After a digital release on Kupei Musika, they ended up on Thomas P Heckmann's label A.F.U. Lab. Some live gigs later Kristian & Christian decided to take a pause. Now Kristian Heikkila returns with the essence of what they did, delivering productions influenced by Acid House, Hip-Hop, Drum & Bass and Techno.
With both `Khordium' and `02' (one of two tracks from the album which features his Kristian & Christian production partner, Lundqvist) we get the first tasters of what's to come. Kristian blends house grooves with minimal tech beats, while exploring tribal rhythms and experimenting with striking drops and breakdowns to keep your attention throughout.
Lee J Malcolm takes a break from his own productions on EPM that so far include his debut solo album `Folded Spaces' and the forthcoming single `Now For Prague / Toulouse Or Not', to gives `Khordium' an extra techno punch for his upbeat reworking.
And last but by no means least, is never truer than here with Vince Watson turning in a stunning remix of `02' with all the depth, soulfulness and groove that we¿ve come to expect from this Glaswegian talent.
Kristian Heikkila's debut solo album, 'Kombinations' is released on EPM Music in June and will be preceded by a second single in May.
PROMOTION FEEDBACK:
* MIXSIDE.COM (SPAIN): Amazing Release!! Thanks!!
* IBIZA VOICE (SPAIN)
Lee J Malcolm has been on fire as of late and his remix here is no different.
* ALAN FITZPATRICK (DRUMCODE / SOMA / BEDROCK):
Comments: Vince Watson mix is a bomb!
* AUDIO INJECTION (TRUNCATE / DROID): Comments: Beautiful rework by Watson!
* SASHA CARASSI (DRUMCODE / DRIVING FORCES): Comments: Good vibe indeed!
* SECRET CINEMA:
Comments: Vince Watson's mix rules!
* ANGEL ALANIS (ASQUARED): Comments: Great!! Will play.
* CLAUDE YOUNG:
Comments: Really good release. Vince Watson Mix is definitely the one I'm going to play.
* FUTURE BEAT ALLIANCE (TRESOR / FBA): Comments: I really love Vincey boy¿s remix here! Thanks for this.
* SLAM (SOMA):
Comments: Will play, thanx - cool techno.
* MR. JONES / UNSUBSCRIBE (w/ DAVE CLARKE): Comments: Really nice EP! Diverse in style! Deep, hard to pick one. Will play the Vince Watson remix if I had to choose.