2018 starts with EYE005 on Hommen's These Eyes imprint, coming from Amberoom - a project by house DJ veteran Ramin Nouyan, who has teamed up with the production duo Hoffmann / Tur.
Amberoom might be a new project still, but you definitely came across their two successful EPs on Josh Wink's Ovum label (Rhit + Minoo) in 2017. Now it's time for the third one: Orchesis EP.
Title track 'Orchesis' has been featured in several playlists since Off Sonar in Barcelona last year. Especially the lead-synth can easily get stuck in your head for a while as once again Hoffmann & Tur are showing the various kinds of outstanding productions they are able to deliver. B-side 'Laveer' is a very limited and restricted track which is an exceptional example of how you can build up a special vibe on a 117-bpm basis.
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