Risk Taker EP by Niko Maxen - Shadow Sanctuary [SS010]

Risk Taker EP

Niko Maxen

A 5 track tech-house ep (34m 21s) — released June 1st 2015 on Shadow Sanctuary

#electronic #tech-house

Leeds is one of the UK's northern techno strongholds. It is also the home to the artist behind this next release, self proclaimed music obsessive: Niko Maxen. After cutting his teeth in the city as a promoter, DJ and label boss, 2015 sees the dawn of a new alias and a fresh sound. In spite of the fact that this outing on Shadow Sanctuary is only his second release to date, he masterly delivers 3 razor sharp tech house cuts.

The lead track: 'The Ol' Boy' is pure groove. The effortless marriage of organic and electronic percussion, along with some well placed off key drops, creates something that is both hypnotic and infectious in equal measure. 'Entwinement' continues the hypnotic theme whilst injecting a healthy dose of melody. Rolling beats, a relentless flute loop and shimmering synths maintain a strong momentum from start to finish. Concluding the EP is 'Whistle N' Flute'. Heavily swung percussion presides over a sinister horn loop, as subtle hints of flute fight to pierce the soundscape.

Label boss Dexter Kane takes charge of the first of the remixes, with his slightly tougher take on 'The Ol' Boy'. Sporadic analogue incidentals bounce around tight rolling beats until the final drop yields an unexpected twist. Remix number two comes from fellow Leeds based newcomers: dub.c & SecondSelf. In their version of 'Whistle N' Flute' the flute now becomes a major feature, acting as a soothing breather amongst epic synth patterns and rattling sub bass.

Thank you for the music! - DJ T Get Physical

The Ol' Boy for me - Terry Francis Fabric / Wiggle

Nice tracks here! - Locodice Desolat / Cadenza / M_Nus

proper vibes in here will try them. - Oliver $ Rekids

Sick EP...Love the afterhour vibe in all of them! - Sidney Charles 8bit / Viva / SCI + TEC

Cor. The Dexter Kane remix of The Ol Boy is lovely x - No Artifical Colours Madtech

Thank u very much for the music - Agoria Innervisions / Kompakt / Hor Flush

The Ol' Boy and Whistle N' Flute are very nice. thanks - Hugo 2020 Vision / Claque Musique / Mobilee / Tuning Spork

entwinement works.. quirky ethnic business. - Blond:Ish Kompakt / Get Physical

Really cool music. That EP was the best in all my promos! - Ray Opkara Mobilee

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