Savvas Karabinos is known for his deep and elegant sound-- a sound he had perfected even when he was still in Chicago. Having had huge success with his debut appearance on Sophisticate Recordings,"Blue Chords", Savvas ventures further into the deep with his "Autumn Reverb" release on UK-based deep house label, Etoka Records!
Sounds Like:
Deep and laid-back atmosphere is quite evident not only in this release, but in the releases of Savvas in general. The first track, "Autumn Reverb" specifically caters an intricate combination of groovy bass, smooth and subtle plucks, and echoing female vocal samples. For a much livelier yet still a deep take, Savvvas presents the second and last track-- "Astraea". "Astraea" is for listeners who like deep-tech house with a dash of elegant interplay of soaring synths, reverberated atmospheric pads, and delicate plucks.
Recommendation:
"Autumn Reverb" is definitely a release of pure quality that brings together the deep and the elegant. Between the two tracks however, "Astraea" is our favorite pick. This is exciting-- "Autumn Reverb" just makes us want to look forward to the future releases of Savvas!
DeepWit Recordings is finally up and running with its much-awaited debut release, “True / False” by Athens-based soundsmith, Cadatta!
Let your soul set afloat with deepness-injected remixes from fellow-Greek producer Ilias Katelanos, Italian jazzy-funky-deep house connoisseur Andrea Guazzeroni aka. SpeakDeep, and DeepWit Recordings head honcho, Alvaro Hylander.
First in line is “True”— a deep craft from Cadatta and Din QC. “True” effortlessly brings to life an array of echoing melodies, sedative atmosphere, and head-nodding rhythm. Also, you might just catch yourselves unconsciously movin’ to the irresistibly groovin’ bass!
Ilias Katelanos, for his remix, takes us to the bayside with his soothing sun-drenched interpretation of “True”! This is definitely one for those warm tropical nights by the bay. . .
“False”, the second track from Cadatta, showcases the darker and heavier side of his productions. With haunting vocalesque samples and subtle hints of saxophone and harp carefully combined with its sweeping big-room riff— “False” truly captures the true essence of the deep! SpeakDeep, on the other hand, gives “False” a saxy and hip makeover as the second-to-the-last track.
Last, but definitely not the least, is the Alvaro Hylander remix of “False”. Expect top-notched feel-good deep and groovy vibes from half of the team who has made DeepWit Recordings possible!
Today, we check out Bay Trip EP-- a splendid collection of four tropical-inspired deep house tunes from Greek producer, Ilias Katelanos! For those who still can recall, we first stumbled upon the sounds of Mr. Katelanos when we-- together with the other remixes-- reviewed his rendition of "Summer", the proud release of Ricky Inch and Jance (Janar Malmström). Sit back and relax as we go through each of the four tracks of this release:
Bay Trip (Original Mix)
Just like the other three tracks, Bay Trip, the original mix, caters lush and soothing atmosphere. Heavily flanged chords and a bustling line-up of percussions are also in this one. The chill side of Ilias Katelanos definitely is manifested in Bay Trip.
Manao Soda (Original Mix)
Getting a little groovier and deeper, Manao Soda takes on the second spot the the release!
Backstreets (Original Mix)
Backstreets signals the depart from the atmospheric takes of Ilias Katelanos to a more funky and body-moving sound of his. Groovy, fresh, and vibrant-- Backstreets truly is a masterpiece from the one and only Ilias Katelanos!
Bay Trip (G. Theofanidis Remix)
The last track of the release is a remix from fellow-Greek producer, George Theofanidis! With little twists and turns, George was able to come up with an excellent minimal-chill version of "Bay Trip"!
Released under Lovezone Records, Bay Trip EP is widely available on all leading online record stores! If you enjoyed the four tracks from this release, go ahead and show some support!
Warm summer nights may be over, but Ricky Inch is not bidding farewell to them just yet. With Jance on board, and with remixes from George Horn, Ilias Katelanos, Kyka, Max Mason, and Raxon, Inch unveils his latest Cabrio craft— “Summer”!
Summer (Original Mix)
With dense atmosphere inspired by beach nightlife, stomping percussions bringing the track to tropical territory , and with the trademark Ricky Inch vibe being marked all over the track, the original mix of Summer is indeed one for those laidback summer nights.
Texas-based deep house producer George Horn takes one for the road! As the second track of the release, George Horn’s remix brings in flawless and smooth-sailing grooves all the way from Austin. Freshness guaranteed.
Ilias Katelanos raises the flag for Greece as he contributes an ambient-oriented remix of “Summer”. Ilias, known for his chilled bay cruise-inspired vibe, kicks off with splendid arrangement of groovy, slick, and suave cuts as the third on the package!
Heavy toms signal the start of Kyka’s first of two remixes of “Summer”! If you are in the mood for percussion-rich mellow deep house tunes, then this Kyka remix is definitely for you.
As a Cabrio-exclusive artist, Jürgen Pärnsalu, or simply Kyka, brings to life another rendition of Ricky and Jance’s track dubbed as the “Kyka Summernight Remix”. The track's strong and groovy Rhodes rhythm and bassline leave us begging for more!
For the past years, the people behind Nellie Recordings have embarked themselves on a journey to search for the true identity of the label. Each release since day one has contributed to the sound of Nellie, and each artist signed week after week has brought the label to newer heights.
Celebrating its success with its beloved artists on the roster, Nellie Recordings sums up a captivating collection of ten, brand-new tracks for the first installment of the Nellie Vibes series! The purpose of Nellie Vibes is to perfectly capture the real essence of the label through the various sounds of new and existing Nellie artists coming from all over the world!
Nellie Vibes 01— the first of many enchanting compilations from Nellie Recordings— is now available for purchase. Support this release today!
Melody and harmony-- these are the two words you will remember after listening to Terry da Libra's sound. Already appearing twice on Nellie Recordings this year, Terry continues to make hearts bleed out with his uplifting, optimistic-sounding, heartwarming anthems.
Leuteris Pimenidis or simply put, Terry da Libra, is a Greek producer who started to make music since he was fourteen. Backed with rich musical background-- from being part of a rock band as well as being inducted in several clubs as a resident DJ-- Terry is definitely equipped with much inspiration and dedication to pursue a huge career ahead . Aside from his melodic tracks, Terry is also known to maintain really good relationships with his contacts, most especially his supporters.
Terry's career as a producer is still on its infancy stage; however his potentials and creativity will surely take him soaring higher than his own harmonies.
Hi bro! Your latest single on Nellie Recordings, “Enchanted Waters” has just been released. My first question is how are you?
Hey Miguel! Everything feels great my friend. I keep on meeting lovely and awesome people and conversations are always pleasant especially when people give insights on my tracks. You know I’m new in the scene and these kind words really mean a lot to me. I am also working on some new tracks but I cant say much right now, but will do when the time is right… For now, Im seating on my sofa and trying to complete these questions for you! Haha :)
Can you describe to us the sound of Terry da Libra as well as inspirations?
My sound is more of a proggy melodic style with a bit of trancy blend to it. I’m always looking for inspirations! My influences were and are from all over the world no matter where they came from: classic, hard rock, alternative rock, new age, ambient, electro pop, electronic dance music, soul, and funk! I also get inspired by emotions and feelings, or when someone tells me a story. I love big melodies with beautiful harmonics, for example, piano and atmospheric key pads. It’s the feeling of flying in the sky or making my heart come out that moves me to make music.
What are your all-time top three tracks?
I have many favorite tracks. . . I believe that a producer should just not limit himself with one genre, his taste should always get involved with a lot of genres.
What do you think is your biggest achievement so far as a producer and a DJ?
Haha! I don’t think I already have a biggest achievement as of now. But for me, I just enjoy and love what I do, may it be from DJing and making people dance to hearing the praises from the wonderful people out there. Yes, my achievement is in the people. It’s really something beautiful when you get heartwarming praises from the people. The people are the ones that keep me moving forward.
How did being Greek contribute to your career today?
I don’t think being Greek contributed on any achievement I have made in my life so far… Just do your job well, be kind and a good person with the ones who helped you on any steps in your life, and you (and them) will be rewarded someday. Everything you do is an experience! In the end, everything is in your hands, and what you have learned from all those things will get you somewhere, just be creative and good.
If you were given the chance to travel to a country of your choice, where would it be?
Anywhere! Places with mythical stories and rich in history are the ones I prefer. But actually anywhere, of course, with some nice company though.
Okay, let's talk about music production. How do you make your music?
Yes, that question! Hehe. I do spend hours and hours making music. Magic happens when I am about to finish a track, usually not more than 12 hours though… But one thing, don’t rush your tracks, spend a lot of time and effort in them! I always make sure that I am 95-100% sure and satisfied with the demo before I send it away, you would not want to have last minute fixes when it’s submitted already.
As of now, I just create music. Still not doing the mastering for them, but soon, maybe I would like to learn it.
Music production and DJing costs a lot, but I am sure if you love music, you will find ways and means to do it… Just work, and spend your money only in the useful things.
Every artist has secrets to their works, and I like to keep mine too for now. Haha!
What message can you give to young and aspiring producers out there?
Have patience! I know that feeling well… When submitting demos, just because the label did not give feedback that does not mean they didn’t like your work. I ‘m sure they will sooner or later when you have gotten yourself involved deeper in your sound. That still happens to me. Also, know your style and be familiar with the labels and artists who have similar tastes as you have, this will help in getting your tunes out there. Don’t be discouraged upon hearing criticisms about your work, just keep going.
When you get recognized in the scene, don’t forget the people who supported you! Don’t be all cocky! Be sure you still retain good connections with your fanbase. That’s really important.
Don’t let others define your sound. Nothing will bring you down as long as you always keep your head high.
Name one Greek dish that you can never live without.
Yemista Rice. Stuffed tomatoes and peppers! My god, how much I love that, plus you can eat that anytime without having the fear of getting fat! Lol :D pure taste…
What can we expect from Terry da Libra in the near future?
Well, I’ll still be working on new tracks, I hope more listeners will like my work as a newcomer. Also one of my wishes is to be on a gig and play music in front of groovy, happy, harmonic people. I hope to continue to be on the stage of electronic scene as long as I have the right support for it. You can always ask me things about my work on Facebook cause there, I am a talkative person and not a living dead trust me, we can talk about anything (personal matters are exceptions haha)
So see you guys there and thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for all your lovely words! Keep yourselves cool and original.
Much respect to , Alex Mango Golovanov , Kristoffer Ljungberg & Gábor 'Aeron Aether' Kovács , I'm sure they know the reason.
I, Miguel Libre, would personally like to thank you for making this interview possible. As always, keep in touch and continue staying true to your sound! May you have a prosperous career ahead!
Leuteris Pimenidis, more known as Terry da Libra is without a doubt, one of Greece’s hidden treasures! We first spotted Terry on Nellie Recordings with a glistening remix of Something Good’s “La Biankini”. Now, he is back in full-force with his latest masterpiece, “Enchanted Waters”! Making the release much more exciting and meaningful, Something Good, Ayleon, and Trim the Fat contribute their own creative interpretations of the track.
It is true that music can take us to places we have never been to before, and music from Terry da Libra always put this statement into play. “Enchanted Waters” is one magical piece that really captures what Terry’s sound is all about— bliss, emotion, and harmony.
We get to hear the denser-sounding side of the Finnish duo, Something Good in their remix of “Enchanted Waters”.
Next up, another Finland-based tandem, Ayleon crafts a version that effortlessly lives out the vivid details “Enchanted Waters” with its very emotional, sunset-inspired guitar climax. Last, but definitely not the least, Nicky Howard delivers a very groovy Trim the Fat remix while still retaining the tranquil vibe of the original track by Terry da Libra.
“Enchanted Waters” will definitely take you to new boundaries! Let this precious gem be heard around the globe— support this release today!
It's been a while since we visited the mind-levitating side of progressive house music, that is why this time around, we take a look at one of the interesting releases from Arrival Records-- Kobana's "The First Attempt". To our surprise, the release came with a remix from Japanese producer, Kazusa, as well as Greek soundsmith, Basil O' Glue.
The First Attempt (Original Mix)
Crisp synths and arp patterns do the opening for the track, while the unfaltering basslines and kicks pump the blood for this piece. Quite an interesting release come to think of it, "The First Attempt", when all its components are added together, produces a unique uplifting feel for its listeners.
The First Attempt (Kazusa Remix)
Kazusa is a fast-growing name in the progressive house scene, more specifically in the melodic-uplifting aspect of the genre. In the hands of Kazusa, "The First Attempt" garners a really chilled atmosphere!
The First Attempt (Basil O'Glue Remix)
Quite distant from the first two remixes, the Basil O'Glue caters a driving, metal-twisting, bone-breaking bass-work, and a trance-like feel. Enough has been said.
This interesting release from Kobana and Arrival Records definitely has full of surprises!
