Kirik & Alia Palant – Day or Night [Bosom LTD]
The 10th vinyl-only material announced to arrive soon from the Portuguese record label Bosom LTD features two original tracks by Kirik and Alia Palant alongside two remixes signed by Armando PT and Irv.in. The record delivers an uncanny and uplifting sound designed with minimal techno and deep tech elements, ready to take dancefloors by storm worldwide. The artwork for the vinyl covers is designed by Salma Sherni.
Based in Braga, Bosom LTD is widely known for its amazing releases which always drop in a limited number of copies as well as for its precisely calculated discographic expansion. Until now the catalogue packs timeless works from Spiri:tual, Raru, Enivrez Vous, Antelope Cruz, Cirkel Square, Petit Batou and Prajescu while future pressings will include artists like Paul Neary, Direkt, Andrey Djackonda, Maik Yells, Minube, Dubphone, Dragosh, Nerve Maze and Dubfound, among others.
The first collaborations between Kirik and Alia Palant, “I Lose My Control”, “Fly With You”, “Wild Horse” and “Techiya” were released as singles back in 2020 on Kirik’s official Bandcamp page, followed by “Leave Everything Behind” in 2021 and the first vinyl “Dance For You EP” via Memory Remains early last year. Other tracks were dispatched through various promo platforms and online channels while some remain unreleased, kept for the steaming live performances the two engage in various locations and selected venues in Ukraine, Serbia, Romania and beyond.
“We did not choose the land, the land has chosen us. We wholeheartedly dedicate this to all Ukrainians and those who proudly identify as Ukrainians scattered around the world. Today we stand united as never before, bound by our shared heritage and aspirations. Our hearts are filled with boundless inspiration. We are easily recognized as a land brimming with creativity, exceptional talents and remarkable individuals.”
Kirik & Alia Palant
Let’s explore the two original cuts first. Side A opens with the title track “Day or Night”, a steady-paced composition that dives deep into introspective states of mind powered by Alia’s immersive vocals. The arrangements here are complex, switching from echoing guitar chords and warm pads in the background to the wobbling sound of the bassline that smoothly complements the drumming patterns, all laid out effortlessly and carefully bound together.
Continuing the journey, “Waiting for You” reveals a driving sonic affair that drops an uplifting groove build with seductive vocals, reverberating synth stabs, spacious breakdowns and Kirik‘s fingerprint glitches that add extra flavour to the whole. This cut surely stands out as a tribute to the early melodic techno tracks out there, taking subtle influences from electro, synth-pop and nu-disco.
The remixes provided by Armando PT and Irv.in surely switch gears, as they deliver uptempo club-ready versions produced with prominent percussion patterns, hypnotic rotations of all the complementary layers and highly modulated vocals that only call for more dancing. A highly recommended 12″ right here for collectors, selectors and electronic music enthusiasts alike!
Pre-order your copy of Day or Night EP at deejay.de and decks.de.
Artists: Kirik, Alia Palant, Armando PT, Irv.in
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