MATISSE N SADKO INSPIRED BY THEIR TRAVELS TO CREATE THE TRACK ‘HIMALAYA’

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Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of Nepal, Himalaya is a track born from adventure and creativity. The idea came during a tour in Nepal, where the immense heights of the mountains sparked inspiration.

During the trip, Matisse and Sadko had the honor of meeting Mingma Sherpa, a renowned Nepali mountaineer. His incredible stories of summiting peaks added another layer of depth and energy to the track’s concept. The first sketches of Himalaya were crafted in Nepal, capturing the raw beauty and power of the mountains.

Back in Amsterdam, they collaborated with Martin Garrix to refine the main melody, bringing the track to life. Just before heading to perform at the Sziget Festival, the final touches were added, completing a track that resonates with the spirit of the Himalayas.

LIMINAL MX DROPS DEBUT ALBUM TITLED ‘SAVE ME’ ON ELIF’S MARGINALIA IMPRINT!

Rising Mexican talent Liminal MX steps up for Marginalia’s first ever album, marking a huge milestone for the label with a fresh, authentic and thought-provoking project titled ‘Save Me’. Transcending physical and mental boundaries, this seven track showcase arrived on Friday, 13th December 2024.

Liminal MX is a genre bending newcomer whose music is designed to take listeners to a space of introspection and spiritual liberation. His alias is drawn from a word that "represents the idea of being nowhere, neither physically nor mentally, but rather in an authentic and spiritual place within oneself”. The creative process behind Liminal takes place in the artist's studio, where the mind is freed and immersed in the search for unique rhythms and movement.

His studio work blends influences from deep house with organic percussion from afro, lush harmonies and melancholic melodies and smart R&B vocals to create an atmosphere that invites reflection and exploration of the deepest emotions. He has already released independently, as well as on Tortuga and now Marginalia whilst playing plenty of Europe's finest clubs.

First up, Liminal MX collaborates with Baqsy on ‘Hold Forever’ feat. Maria Caan which has frazzled bass and eerie pads all finished with a haunting vocal that draws you in deep. Next up, ‘Save Me’ is a tasteful minimal sound with spine tingling chords and deft vocal touches whilst ‘With Me’ layers up rubbery, rolling drums with supple synths and heart aching female croons. Meanwhile, ‘Remember’ keeps the drums flowing with more vocals that convey a real sense of pain and then brings beeping synth sequences to soft drum loops for more celestial escape. ‘Feel Me’ uses punchy, futuristic pads before leading into a hypnotic, distorted vocal cut whilst soft piano chords and ethereal elements echo throughout. ‘Fast Line’ adds texture to the deepness with some dirty guitar riffs acting as a nice edgy counter to the angelic vocals whilst ‘Complicated’ shuts down like a soothing deep house hymn for late night contemplation.

This accomplished album makes for a fully immersive journey through the forward thinking and emotional soundscapes of Liminal MX.

DISCOVERY PROJECT WINNER CARDIO UNVEILS DEEP TECH HOUSE SINGLE "A PRAYER"

The Electric Forest 2024 competition winner delivers a stunning tech house track for his label debut

Emerging house music producer Cardio is making his debut on Insomniac’s Discovery Project label with his newest single, “A Prayer,” releasing on December 6th.

“A Prayer” is a deep tech house roller pinned to mantra-like vocalizations that rise and fall amid vibrating low-end pulses, dark foghorn stabs, swaying clank hits, fluttering textures, and a pair of alternating piano chords sprinkled sparingly into the mix. The track claimed the winning spot in the Discovery Project’s DJ/producer competition hosted at this year’s Electric Forest, and was selected personally by guest judge LP Giobbi. As the winning track, it secured Cardio a performance at the festival and a release on the label.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Cardio is no stranger to the music world. A classically trained musician and skilled multi-instrumentalist, he has spent years transferring his lifelong background in rock ‘n roll over to electronic music. His unique fusion of pulsing house rhythms and musicality from his rock roots creates a sound that is distinctly his own.

With “A Prayer,” Cardio showcases his forward-thinking approach to house music, aligning with Discovery Project’s mission of promoting innovation and supporting emerging artists.

Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Benjamin Rosolowski grew up listening to anything and everything he could get his hands on. Being from the Home of Rock & Roll, he

took interest in the larger-than-life sounds of rock legends like The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin but left room for music from nearly every genre under the sun. From Beethoven to Metallica, Sturgill Simpson to Kid Cudi, Miles Davis to Muddy Waters and everything in-between.

A self-taught, and classically trained musician, Rosolowski learned to play the cello, guitar, bass, drums, and piano before diving into music production at the age of

fourteen. Music was always a part of his life in some form until in 2018 his heart went into AFIB. He collapsed on the kitchen floor and after his fiance called 911 was rushed to the hospital. The next year, he would attend EDC Las Vegas and realize electronic

music is his home. From this moment on, he donned the name Cardio and put all of his musical efforts into making electronic music that brings people together.

Cardio’s music has led him to intimate, underground sets alongside artists like Frameworks (UK), Emancipator, TroyBoi and 1788-L. In 2024 Cardio won Insomniac’s Electric Forest Discovery Project with guest judge LP Giobbi. With an innate ability to craft moving rhythms, and floating melodies, Cardio will find himself cemented on the

list of artists to keep an eye on in the coming years.

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