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VA005 – Four Years Anniversary [Advisual Records]
Romanian label Advisual Records presents its Four Years Anniversary Various Artists compilation featuring 25 tracks signed by label head Alex Oprea alongside Ale Valenzuela & Claudio Solis, Avram, Chevi, Crescio, DIKKA, Dubet, Gabriele Borgia, Gabu, Gammon, K-lil, Lascu, Lucide, Minube & Doler, Misla, Mtps, Never Alone In A Dark Room, Offset (ECU), Quantifiq, Q’uwa, Sakdat & Balaur, Sonoma (MX), Spiri:tual, Type B. and Zei. The mastering is provided by Ghironte and the artwork by Alex Oprea.
Founded in 2022, Advisual Records is an underground platform dedicated to promoting modern electronic music through regular podcasts and inspiring releases. The label’s digital catalogue now includes twelve EPs and five Various Artists compilations, while its sublabel Melatune Records, launched in early 2025, has already published thirteen releases. As the journey continues, new releases, collaborations and creative directions are already on the horizon. Stay tuned.
“Four years of music, ideas, and unforgettable connections. Every step we’ve taken has been possible thanks to the artists, collaborators, and listeners who believed in our vision. As it has now become a tradition, we celebrate this milestone with another anniversary VA, bringing together artists from all corners of the world, each with their own sound and personality, united by one common language: music. Thank you to everyone who has been part of our story. Four years later, our passion remains the same, while our ambition keeps growing. With respect and appreciation.” – Alex Oprea / Advisual Records
ADVRVA005 presents a carefully curated selection of underground electronic music, bringing together artists with distinct sounds and creative approaches. Blending minimal house, microhouse, minimal techno and deeper electronic influences, the compilation offers a diverse listening experience while reflecting the evolving vision of Advisual Records.
Behind The Tracks
To celebrate the release of ADVRVA005, we invited the artists behind the compilation to share a few words about their tracks and the ideas that shaped them.
01. Ale Valenzuela & Claudio Solis – Liminus Seres
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Alejandro and I always aim to create dark, narcotic and unsettling atmospheres through repetition, stirring hidden fears and a sense of unease. We seek to awaken things buried deep within us, and that kind of sonic outcome feels very natural to both of us.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“While we deliberately craft the dark and weathered aesthetic of our sound, it is everyday experiences that shape and inspire our work. Many ideas come from conversations about philosophy and human relationships during downtime spent in a laundromat. We try to channel those reflections into music that stirs something unsettling deep within us, and only when we feel that sense of unease do we commit the project to record.”
02. Alex Oprea – What Happened To Me
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A groovy track built for the dancefloor that blends driving rhythms with a deeper emotional layer hidden beneath the surface.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The track was inspired by a message I felt the need to express through music. While it’s designed to work on the dancefloor, I believe there is always room for introspection within the genre of electronic music we are approaching.”
03. Avram – 2 Step Eddy
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A garage and 2-step influenced track inspired by the relaxed feeling of a summer night. I wanted to capture that warm, laid-back atmosphere through the groove and rhythm.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The rhythm was created using an UNO Drum Machine that I bought while living in Amsterdam. It has a unique swing and character that shaped the foundation of the track and inspired the direction of the groove.”
04. Chevi – Hidden Reality
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A hypnotic minimal track with a playful bassline and subtle textures, crafted to set the mood during warm-up moments and early-hour sets.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The main idea was to create a track for those opening moments when you slowly build the atmosphere and invite the crowd into a hypnotic state without rushing the energy. I was inspired by the feeling of warm-up sets, where tension is created gradually and every element has its own space.”
05. Crescio – Greed
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Groovy, raw, progressive and dark techno that holds nothing back. Made to burn the floor.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“Society is sick with greed. Politicians and businessmen piling up capital while half the population starves. Will we be able to build a political system dedicated to serving people and preserving the planet? Or will we keep burning everything down in the name of those who have more and want more? Will we stay blind to everyone else’s needs?
Greed — see you on the dark side.”
06. DIKKA – Blindspot
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Blindspot, made for the club ambience, deep bassline and straightforward drums.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“With me it’s always the same, I sit down and start doing shit until something happens. The bass could take me in a whole different direction or just a sound, you know how it goes. The idea behind it was to make a track that’s driven by the bass and takes you to a place you rarely find yourself.”
07. Dubet – Something In The Air
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Something In The Sky is a groovy track where the percussion takes center stage. The break is basically all the drums breaking down while the bass, the pad, and the other sounds do their thing.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The song was inspired by different music that I listened to in those days. And the main idea came up while I was working on the track’s break. After trying out a few ideas, I decided to do something with the drums.”
08. Gabriele Borgia – Cats Aren’t Real
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“I would describe the track as a track that has a deep feeling but with a happy and chill atmosphere.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“What inspired the track was my cat (i have a cat) and watching her behavior I realized that Cats Aren’t Real “
09. Gabu – Dust Theory
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Dust Theory is a deep, hypnotic minimal track with dusty textures, subtle grooves, and an evolving atmosphere.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The idea behind Dust Theory was to create the feeling of movement through an abandoned, dusty landscape where every small detail slowly comes to life. I wanted to keep it minimal while letting the textures and groove tell the story.”
10. Gammon – Zeitgeit
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Zeitgeit is a deep dark track with a heavy hypnotic groove, led by a driving bassline. The centerpiece is the dark acoustic guitar that sends you into a cinematic wave and ritual dance.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The inspiration came from the alternative rock genre. Listening to melancholic rock tracks gave me the idea to take some rock guitar samples and combine them with dark minimal through hypnotic spiral mindscapes.”
11. K-lil – Migu
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Migu is a minimal house track built around rolling grooves, rich textures, and subtle movement.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The idea was to create an organic, immersive atmosphere where groove and texture take the lead, letting small details evolve naturally throughout the track.”
12. Lascu – Ma Dusei La Targ
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“I think the track speaks for itself. Personally, I find the track mellow, mysterious and dark, combining underground electronic elements with traditional folkloric instruments for a more contemporary sound.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The inspiration for the track was the true sound of traditional Romanian folklore combined with the dark sound of the rominimal style. I wanted to build that small tension, a bit of a deep but dreamy and mysterious vibe.”
13. Lucide – Beatcode
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Beatcode is a groove-driven track with subtle pads, textured synths and layered percussion, designed to keep the energy flowing from start to finish.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The main idea was to create a unique vibe through the interaction of different sounds. A big part of the track comes from custom one-shots that I generated and reshaped using different techniques, giving it its own character.”
14. Minube & Doler – Hidden Pines
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“I would describe this track as a steady and consistent beat, complemented by playful percussion, sounds from nature and, of course, a shamanic voice. All these elements together create a groove that I believe is fully appreciated by our listeners.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“This track was created spontaneously. It all started with a meeting with my colleague, Doler. We sat down in the studio and started building sound after sound. While DOLER was working on the groove, I was improvising different sounds on the synthesizer. We recorded all the ideas and, in the end, brought them together into a single track, which we consider a true masterpiece.”
15. Misla – Dubbed To This
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“I would describe my track as a blend of two universes that come together through a dub way of being. Nothing too difficult or complicated, just two nuances colliding in a very chill way :)”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The idea behind the project was to create raw sampled drums and place them in an atmosphere full of space and depth, accompanied by a vocal that caught my attention while I was scrolling through current reggae music.”
16. Mtps – Nowhere To Go
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Abstract, introspective, rhythmic.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The source of inspiration: everything.”
17. Never Alone In A Dark Room – Tensioplatsz
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Intense and steady. Mystical dark abstraction. Storytelling dark with intense character and personality.“
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The idea was to develop a minimal dark composition that can be played during peak hours at a club, but at the same time could also work at the beginning of a set, while experimenting with my own signature sound.”
18. Offset (ECU) – Overhead
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A flowing vibe of dream landscapes.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“I love dreamy vibes in music, like pads and textures, so the main idea was to create a story with those elements that takes you to another dreamy place.”
19. Quantifiq – La Genesa
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“We would describe the track as a sonic capture of chiaroscuro.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“We saved an old piano from ending up in the trash and built the track around its dark and dissonant sound.”
20. Q’uwa – Satoris Brüetsch
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A deep, hypnotic groove where meditative voices, tension, and release unfold in quiet balance.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“Satori’s Brütsch explores the balance between two ideas: Satori, the state of inner clarity and presence, and Brütsch, the idea of brotherhood. It’s both an abstract reflection on the importance of meaningful human connections and a personal dedication to a close friend in Zürich, whose friendship has helped me remain connected to that state of Satori. More than telling a story, the track is an expression of gratitude translated into sound.”
21. Sakdat & Balaur – The Third Calling
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A hypnotic microhouse groove built around subtle textures, rolling rhythms and a distinctive vocal that gives the track its identity.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The idea was to stay true to our signature sound while building the track around a vocal that immediately caught our attention. We wanted to keep things simple and effective, letting the vocal and the groove work together naturally and shape the mood of the track.”
22. Sonoma (MX) – Mistica
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Mistica vibes all the ways.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“Tough times never last, music does.”
23. Spiri:tual – Solkyss
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“I would describe my track ‘Solkyss’ as an afterhours track made for those rising sun moments early in the morning. It doesn’t require any effort from the listener, as it simply floats unperturbed within its own magical space.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“The inspiration for this track came from an ambient set which I was meditating with in the forest. I wanted to create a piece of music that takes the listener to another place without losing its own pace. The beauty of making a spacious experience without restraint, while still containing a groove for the floor, is just enchanting for me.”
24. Type B. – Alum
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“A groovy minimal track with a deep bassline, rolling drums, and small details that keep it moving.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“I wanted to make something simple but engaging. The idea was to create a groove that slowly pulls you in and feels natural on the dance floor, without trying to do too much.”
25. Zei – Depth Of Woods
How would you describe your track in a few words?
“Depth Of Woods is a deep, atmospheric journey inspired by the final track of my live set at Tkeshi Festival, which became the crowd’s favorite moment of the night.”
What inspired it, or what was the idea behind it?
“Tkeshi means “in the woods” in Georgian, and that feeling shaped my track’s identity, dark, cozy, and hypnotic, capturing the feeling of wandering through deep woods under a dark blue sky. It drifts between calmness and subtle intensity, wrapped in chilly, immersive grooves.”
Grab your copy of VA005 – Four Years Anniversary from Bandcamp.
Artists: Ale Valenzuela & Claudio Solis, Alex Oprea, Avram, Chevi, Crescio, DIKKA, Dubet, Gabriele Borgia, Gabu, Gammon, K-lil, Lascu, Lucide, Minube & Doler, Misla, Mtps, Never Alone In A Dark Room, Offset (ECU), Quantifiq, Q’uwa, Sakdat & Balaur, Sonoma (MX), Spiri:tual, Type B., Zei.
Title: VA005 – Four Years Anniversary
Label: Advisual Records
Cat. number: ADVRVA005
Release date: 20.07.2026
Format: Digital
Words by Advisual Records