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                 [: ARTIST..... :] Q.U.A.K.E and Hrag
                 [: TITLE...... :] Where to Start
                 [: GENRE...... :] House
                 [: RIP DATE... :] 2022-05-12
                 [: LABEL...... :] Astral Records
                 [: CAT NR..... :] ASTR014
                 [: TRACKS..... :] 4
                 [: SIZE....... :] 62m
                 [: QUALITY.... :] 320kbps 44.1kHz
                 [: CODEC...... :] MP3 (MPEG-2 Audio Layer III)
                 [: ENCODER.... :] LAME
                 [: URL........ :] https://www.deezer.com/album/313249197

                          [ ::..    Tracklist    ..:: ]
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             01. Where to Start (Original Mix) ................ 06:42      
             02. Where to Start (HeIk Remix) .................. 06:40      
             03. Where to Start (Modeplex Remix) .............. 07:18      
             04. Another Dimension (Original Mix) ............. 06:12      

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             Astral Records closes out the spring season by welcoming 
             Q.U.A.K.E and HRG to the label for their debut EP. Netanel 
             Assaraf and Yakir Ohayon aka Q.U.A.K.E have been a fixture of 
             the electronic underground for over a decade. Laying claim to an 
             impressive resume, the duo has showcased their dancefloor minded 
             sound via Freegrant Music, Timeless Moment and Miss Monique's 
             Siona Records. Astral Records parent imprint Movement Recordings 
             has also served as a landing spot for the talented pair, with 
             two EP's and a remix coming courtesy of the Greek imprint across 
             the last two calendar years. Meanwhile, DJ, producer and live 
             performer HRG started his musical journey in 2017 at the age of 
             16 in which he became known for his unique energy in today's 
             progressive and melodic techno scene. Today as a music producer, 
             after years of perfecting his sound, HRG has been sharing his 
             unreleased tracks with artists all around the world, collecting 
             feedback and support, while in turn building new connections to 
             take a step forward in his career. Now partnering up with 
             Q.U.A.K.E for the first time, the trio make their Astral Records 
             debut with 'Where to Start', alongside remixes from Hek and 
             Modeplex.

             Beginning with the cutting-edge sounds of the title selection, 
             Q.U.A.K.E and HRG marry ethereal vocals with crunchy rhythms and 
             pulsating grooves. Evolving percussive arrangements and spastic 
             effects add nicely to its otherworldly pulse, before shifting 
             energy into an emotive break. Grandiose in nature, the 
             centrepiece delights with shimmering arrays and striking stabs, 
             perfectly complementing colourful swells as the groove drops for 
             a charged finale. The companion piece 'Another Dimension' proves 
             to be a perfect complement with its muscular grooves and 
             thrilling lines. Astral fragments and devilish stabs dance 
             amidst a maze of crisp percussion, while emerging melodies 
             elevate mood as the main break approaches. Tense and emotive in 
             equal measure, the interlude saturates your senses with evolving 
             arps and striking tones taking centrestage, before reaching a 
             powerful crescendo and menacing final movement.

             Making his label debut and providing the first interpretation of 
             'Where to Start' is Heik. As one of the underground's most 
             creative talents, the Mexican artist and ex-Oostil member has 
             shaped a sound all his own. His avant-garde musicality and fresh 
             design qualities have led to signings on Afterlife, Atlant and 
             Oddity, while Fur Coat, Mind Against and Tale of Us remain 
             steadfast supporters. Now stepping up for his Astral Records 
             debut, Heik dials in a heady rendition of 'Where to Start'. 
             Spanning seven intense minutes, Heik's consciousness-expanding 
             conversion of musical ideas resonates on a profound level, as he 
             effortlessly melds rugged dance floor minded grooves with fiery 
             percussion and otherworldly effects. Reprocessed for aural 
             enlightenment, the primary themes drift across the rumbling 
             framework, weaving their way through an unpredictable array of 
             atmospheric swells and melodic fragments, before a timely break 
             spearheads an enlightening apex and intergalactic finale.

             Also making his label debut and providing the second and final 
             interpretation of 'Where to Start' is Modeplex. For the better 
             part of a decade the German artist has been pushing his genuine 
             take on melodic house and techno through releases via Beatfreak, 
             Steyoyoke, Stil Vor Talent and Timeless Moment. Now following a 
             well-received release for Artminding tp begin the year, Modeplex 
             makes his Astral Records debut with a stunning rendition of 
             'Where to Start'. Taking a cue from the original, the German 
             artist crafts a shapely groove and rolling rhythmic core. 
             Gaining momentum across the first act, the piece flows through 
             striking chord stabs and devilish effects, before shifting 
             energy into a haunting break. Otherworldly in nature, its 
             hypnotic state of mind melts down into a wave of fragmented 
             melodies, rising with each successive loop, before a timely drop 
             reveals the pulsating groove for a magical dance floor moment. A 
             powerful remix from Modeplex, which rounds out an impressive 
             Astral Records debut for Q.U.A.K.E and HRG.

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