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The latest release on Madloch's Sound Avenue imprint finds the label showcasing new interpretations of ‘Kafka' by Ercos Blanka. Originally released in March of this year, it was the lead piece on the third installment of the label's popular ‘Correlation' series. Well received by fans and tastemakers alike, its deep, organic musicality resonated throughout the electronic underground, reaching over 1.5 million streams on Spotify in a six-month span. Now looking to refresh the track for the fall season, Sound Avenue invites Arina Mur, LADS and Francisco Aguado to provide their own unique interpretations.

Making her label debut and providing the first interpretation of ‘Kafka' is Arina Mur. Since making her production debut just two years ago, the Russian artist has found a home on Anjunadeep, Akbal Music and Seven Villas. Also an accomplished DJ, Arina has had the honour of opening for top international talents such as MANDY, Pablo Bolivar, Gorje Hewek and Izhevski. Now making her much anticipated Sound Avenue debut, she puts her own unique twist on ‘Kafka'. Redolent rhythms, exotic percussion and hazy harmonics set the course for this enchanting journey. Mounds of perfectly contoured bass roll forward with capsizing swing, as emerging atmospheres and clustered chimes smoothly shift energy into a glowing break. Reflective and hopeful, the centrepiece furthers the poignant narrative, eventually resetting the groove for a spirited final movement.

Next up and also making their label debut are LADS. Hailing from Germany and South Africa respectively, the duo has a meticulous discography highlighted by releases on Lost & Found, Magician on Duty, Nie Wieder Schlafen and Rebellion Der Traumer, where their intricate yet dreamy sound has flourished. Now making their first appearance on Sound Avenue, LADS take ‘Kafka' into groovy territory. Deep yet robust, the piece flows through a storyboard of undulating bass, chunky rhythms and fragmented design, before shifting energy into an otherworldly break. Nostalgic in nature, the centrepiece projects an optimistic radiance, as waves of percussion and emerging rides cue a pulsating finale.

The release concludes with Francisco Aguado making his label debut and providing the third and final interpretation of ‘Kafka'. The Spanish artist has found a home on Apnea Label, Greyscale and Seven Villas, where he has showcased his dubbed-out brand of deep house. Now following the release of his latest Apnea vehicle ‘Coincidences of Life', Francisco debuts on Sound Avenue with a hypnotic rendition of ‘Kafka'. Beginning with organic beats and dusty percussion, it's the meditative nature of the groove which becomes instantly compelling. Pulsating and full of great character, it anchors what is a dubby yet musical slice of deep techno. Shifty harmonics marry clustered pianos across a nine-minute storyboard, for what results in a charming late-night journey. A heady interpretation from the Spanish artist, which rounds out a welcome remix edition for Ercos Blanka's ‘Kafka'.

Written by Releasepromo

Founded in 2011 by Belgian DJ and producer Madloch, Sound Avenue is an electronic music label that stands for quality and originality. Borderless in vision, the Belgian imprint has forged a path to multiple musical dimensions. Blurring the boundaries between house and techno, it’s a platform for anyone with an open mind and ears.

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