Label: 366 Days Music - 366DAYS001
Format: 12"
Media Condition:  Mint (M)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)
Country:    Switzerland  
Released:  14 Jun 2024
Genre:       Electronic
Style:         Tech House, Minimal Techno
Comments:
Brand new unplayed copy. Protective dust sleeve included. Corners may be a little dinged up from distributor shipping.

Notes: 

366 DAYS, the brand run by Geneva-based artists Auguste Safar and Raphael Graham focused on promoting music events, is expanding its horizons and finally debuting as a record label. Aimed at showcasing house, techno, and minimal techno sounds, 366 DAYS welcomes label owners Auguste and Raphael for their inaugural release, "Za Ria." On the remix duties? No other than veterans Dandy Jack and Ricardo Villalobos resurrecting their Ric y Martin moniker.

The title track, 'Za-Ria' (A1), provides a glimpse into the young duo's talent and producer ethos: robust minimal grooves, rolling basslines, modular bleeps and bloops, ritualistic percussions and meticulous sampling — all the necessary ingredients for peak-time shenanigans. 'Depth's Drunkenness' (A2), on the other hand, follows a somewhat hypnotic path. Its rhythmic structure remains as tight and stomping as the previous track but expands on minimalism. Vocal whispers and synth stabs fill the space, keeping the frequency spectrum exciting and alive. On the flip side, Dandy Jack and Ricardo remix 'Za-Ria' (B1), throwing a 4-by-4 groover into a frenzy of sample mangling in micro/macro proportions. And while granular sampling and modular processing are usually unpredictable tools, here, everything is rhythm, like beautifully organized chaos.

Quickly establishing themselves as some of the most exciting young talents in the Swiss electronic music scene today, Auguste Safar and Raphael Graham, along with their 366 DAYS imprint, are ones to look out for.

The art cover for the "Za Ria" EP, created by Audrey Bommensath, presents a captivating collection of drawings that delve into the inner world of 366 DAYS. This artwork encapsulates the complex web of human connection, with each illustration serving as a portal into the artists' minds, depicting a rich tapestry of emotions, dreams, and reflections. More than just a visual complement to the music, this cover profoundly explores how our inner lives are intertwined. As you follow the intricate lines and contemplate the detailed scenes, you are invited to connect with the universal experiences that unite us all. This vinyl cover stands as a testament to the shared journey of self-discovery and the unspoken bonds that link us together.

Tracklist:
A1. Za Ria 7:46
A2. Depth´s Drunkenness 6:42
B1. Za Ria (Ric Y Martin Remix) 8:30

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