Review Summary: This solid slab of dance music comes from a Spanish sound producer and offers a blend of traditional house and techno with a backbone of everything EDM. Consistency makes Another Level stand out among its peers with stable track duration, slightly glitchy
A welcoming addition to the roster of EC Underground, ROI makes a name for his unique brand of acid house with the release of his new EP Another Level.
This solid slab of dance music comes from a Spanish sound producer and offers a blend of traditional house and techno with a backbone of everything EDM. Consistency makes Another Level stand out among its peers with stable track duration, slightly glitchy beats, and evermore bubbling bass.
From the very beginning of Club 113 one is to experience timeless keyboard sound combined with a predictable (and satisfying) rhythm section, which serves as an homage to the classic club music with a slight nostalgic scent; still, progressive sound production gives away that ROI is a modern DJ.
With Maceta and Terra Mia the release dwells more into the waters of glitch dance music while remaining true to his roots. Getting a little harsher and a little darker, these two tracks become a nice continuation of the less surprising opening of the EP.
Alluvial is my personal favorite of Another Level, a highlight of the release that shows off the ability of ROI to develop moody techno elements into the canvas of sterile electronics. The abundance of melodic buzz makes this track worth classic Detroit hymns with a pinch of local Spanish flavour.
The EP closes with a more psychedelic touch of Fallujah, a great soundtrack to drop out from your active trip phase and switch to a more ambient artist – if you know what I mean.
In conclusion, ROI sets a pretty high standard among European sound producers and is surely positioned to become a prime mover for his new label colleagues.
