BEFORE THE STORM by ROBIN KAMPSCHOER

4 solid electronic tracks on Studio Soulrock from Amsterdam's Robin Kampschoer....TIP!the label say" The studio appears to be on fire with yet another Soulrock Studio debutant. Tapping once again from the seemingly endless pool of upcoming Dutch talent, the Amsterdam based imprint presents a four tracker by the likes of Robin Kampschoer, with a remix by none other than Sandrien as an added bonus. Kampschoer’s renowned for using analogue synths and drum machines, so it should come as no surprise that he uses his impressive studio gear on his first vinyl release. He delivers demure, yet fierce floorbangers: serious music accompanied with a subtle smile! A1. ROBIN KAMPSCHOER – PROVEN DEEP Proven Deep gets under your skin through a gritty vibe, both indoctrinating and thrilling as it lingers on. A very sophisticated, minimal influenced production, which steers well clear of the clinical coldness, often associated with digital workstations. At the same time dub influences, reminiscent of Basic Channel, can be heard. Clearly establishing a unique sound, Kampschoer remains true to himself, a feat sought after by many but achieved by few. Proven craftsmanship; a true pièce de résistance. A2. ULTRA DEEP FIELD Ultra Deep Field – a collaboration with Devon Miles realizes its hidden promise of an incredibly spacious, echoinfused touch. While melancholy looms around the corner, you’re almost drowning in it as some seriously upbeat fourtothefloor swings in to save the day, effectively sending shivers down your spine. This mature masterpiece subtly wraps it’s tentacles around your attention span, simply refusing to let go. B1.PROVEN DEEP (SANDRIEN REMIX) Apart from making her debut on Studio Soulrock, this is also Sandrien’s first vinylreleased remix. Living up to her reputation as Amsterdams undisputed techno queen, she turns the original into a tremendous DJweapon. Grade A floorfilling techno which somehow, in spite of its uncompromising characteristics, never seems to lose the warmth more often associated with house. Highly recommended! B2. BEFORE THE STORM Instilling audiences with a sense of impending gloom, the title track delivers a worthy ending to this EP. The ominous rhythm subdues you further into a certain illatease feeling. Something is amiss yet you can’t put your finger on it… Until you suddenly become conscious of what’s happened: You have been swept away by this electrifying music without even realizing it.