PREMIERE: Rod Notario - Unknown Musique de Lune

Label/DJ Signup: ♫ ► Spotify Weekly Selections: ► Website: ► Youtube: ► Soundcloud: ► Instagram: ► Facebook: ► Twitter: Buy: Release Date: 29-12-2023 Musique de Lune closes out a successful second year by welcoming Rod Notario to the label for his debut EP. Hailing from Argentina, Rod Notario first emerged in 2020 with a contribution to 3rd Avenue's 'We Are The Future' series. Immediately noted for his nostalgic progressive sound, the Buenos Aires resident would go on to record an EP for Antrim's Strangers Beats, a release which would firmly establish Rod as a new artist to watch as 2021 began. Further success came across the next two calendar years, with an EP for long-standing Serbian imprint Balkan Connection being the highlight. Now, embarking on the most anticipated release of his young career, Rod adds Musique de Lune to his resume with a two-track showcase entitled 'Unknown'. Continuing to focus on a nostalgic sound it's 'Unknown' which sets the tone for the release. Wrapped within a DJ friendly intro are punchy beats, chunky basslines and a retro-styled rhythmic section. The Argentine's storyboarding eventually takes hold with an uplifting vocal providing a lead element, while clattering percussion and gentle melodic accents keep the focus firmly on the dancefloor. The main break furthers the journey nicely, focusing on wispy vocal wails and a spoken word narrative to perfectly set up a groovy finale with a darker monochrome. The companion piece 'All About' continues the groovy vibe set by its predecessor and lands with a similar dancefloor presence. Once again it's a vocal which takes centrestage, flowing through impactful stand alone words like 'Life' and 'Love', before transitioning into a panoramic melody which highlights an expansive break. The finale brings all the elements together briefly, before wisely pulled the vocal back out of the mix and letting the melody provide a kaleidoscopic sounding finale. It rounds out two interesting tracks from Rod, who although being a relatively new artist has more than put his name on the map as one to watch across 2024. Highly recommended.