Julian Nates – The Last Call | Stardust

ARTIST Julian Nates
RELEASE TITLE The Last Call | Stardust
LABEL Clubsonica Records
CATALOG CLUBSONICA069
GENRE Progressive House
AUDIO FORMAT MP3 320kbps CBR
RELEASE DATE 2020-07-06
MP3 NiTROFLARE / ALFAFILE

1. Julian Nates – Stardust (Original Mix) 08:22 120bpm Dmin
2. Julian Nates – The Last Call (Original Mix) 07:52 122bpm F#min
3. Julian Nates – The Last Call (Rick Pier O’Neil Remix) 06:24 123bpm F#maj

Clubsonica Records begins the summer season by welcoming Julian Nates back to the label for a new EP. The Argentinean artist first appeared on the Colombian imprint in March of this year with ‘Wild Side’. Backed by remixes from fellow countrymen Analog Jungs and Fabri Lopez, the release achieved remarkable success, earning support from Hernan Cattaneo and Guy J. Also calling Nick Warren’s The Soundgarden and Antrim’s Or Two Strangers home, Julian now returns to Clubsonica with ‘The Last Call | Stardust’ alongside a remix from Rick Pier O’Neil.

Electrically charged with punchy kicks and rising rhythmic structures, it’s the energetic intensity of ‘The Last Call’ which gets the release underway. Elusive yet charming, its robust groove is inspired, mesmerizing with each successive loop as percussive details fill in the framework. Cinematic overlays advance the narrative into a tense break, highlighted by sizzling modulation and clustered drums, before a fiery crescendo summons an acid-fuelled finale. Taking the release into more emotive territory ‘Stardust’ entices both the heart and mind. Exceptional groove aesthetics make for a percussive, swing heavy jaunt, while vivid melodies and tranquil arps invite you further into this heartfelt beauty. Spanning over a minute in length, the main break melts down to a percussive rumble and meditative drawl, as a blanket of hopeful pads leads the way to a smooth rush and charming finale.

Making a welcome return to the label and providing the lone interpretation of ‘The Last Call’ is Rick Pier O’Neil. In addition to appearances on Beatfreak Recordings, Sudbeat Music and JOOF Recordings, the French artist has also found a comfortable home on Clubsonica, where he has released three singles and two remixes since making his label debut in February of 2017. Now following a single for Outta Limits, Rick returns to Clubsonica with an inspired rendition of ‘The Last Call’. Coming in tougher, darker and more techno inspired it sits as a wonderful complement to Julian’s glowing original. Devilishly hypnotic, the first act builds as elastic-like synths and phasing electronics saturate your senses. The main break pushes the narrative one notch further as waves of noise and panoramic designs sizzle, before a calculated build brings a rush of beats and drums inciting a tastefully twisted finale. A stunning remix from Rick which rounds out a welcome return to Clubsonica for both himself and Julian Nates.

Written by Mitch Alexander
Mastered by Cid Inc
Artwork designed by Dave Caro