Curses, Local Suicide, Radondo & Freudenthal, Walentin Pauer, Borusiade & Mathmatrix all feature.
Feinstoff is a new label that emerges organically from the game-changing event series of the same name. Well-known for its authenticity, Feinstoff deals in innovative electronic music and disco and has previously hosted showcases and international takeovers everywhere from Berlin to Cape Town. Now, the revered platform is set to become a trusted and tastemaking label in the world of dark disco, new Italo and next wave, as it gives nostalgia a modern twist and provides an effective launch pad for artists to expand their horizons.
First up is Curses, whose ever-powerful sonic presence and influence on the scene grows greater by the day. He delivers a refreshing remix of ‘Black Magic’, with his signature baritone guitar and defined drums. In his dub version, more driving tension is added, and the result is more of his unmistakably arcane romanticism. Greco—German powerhouse Local Suicide and Slow Motion Records affiliate Radondo join forces on their ethereal remix of ‘Animal Power’. Alexandria’s vocals weave between twinkling arps and an ominous call and response between synthesised vocals that transport you to dimly lit realms of late-night mischief. Feinstoff label head Freudenthal then snaps ‘Sirin’ into action with a euphoric reimagining of the original. Soaked in Feinstoff’s contemporary nostalgia and with subtle nods to post-punk, it’s a summer-ready remix that carries his usual abundance of arpeggiated dance-floor magic.
Next, Bucharest’s Walentin Pauer provides a melodic flip of ‘Sirin’ with flashes of electro and an almost C78-style drum pattern. With cosmic-style FX and washed-out hi-hats, it leads to a powerful dark wave payoff, then Borusiade transforms ‘Animal Power’ into an emotive, cinematic soundscape riding a gently oscillating arp which builds to the wails and cries of Alexandrina’s climatic vocals from the original. Rounding off the remix EP with flair is Mathmatrix’s mix of ‘Magnetic Eyes’, a cathartic, anthemic piece woven with flashes of alt-pop. The vocals sit beautifully within the crushed edges of the mix, resulting in a breathtaking meeting of visions.
Various Artists – Sirin Remixes lands on Feinstoff on 31st May 2024.
Pre-order/Preview the EP HERE
Tracklist
1. Black Magic (Curses Remix)
2. Animal Power (Local Suicide and Radondo Remix)
3. Sirin (Freudenthal Remix)
4. Sirin (Walentin Pauer Remix)
5. Animal Power (Borusiade Version)
6. Magnetic Eyes (Mathmatrix remix)