John Lagora - Contrast EP (MINDSHAKE014) http://www.mindshakerecords.com Coming just in time for the festival season, Mindshakes newest release Contrast EP by John Lagora features the summer groover and smash hit single, Sommerblatt. Available in both digital and 12 vinyl formats, the Contrast EP features three brand new tracks (plus one digital-exclusive) from emerging new talent Lagora. In the last few years John Lagora has done work for more than 10 record releases on labels like Fortek, Skript Music, Choke & Eruptive, Material Series, Frequenza, Intermission Ltd. and many more. John has now forged a new and profound relationship with the newly energized Mindshake label adding his unique flare to the label's discography. Tracklisting A1: Sommerblatt (8:15) The Mindshake single that has summer hit written all over it. This groover starts with nice open air breezy chimes and percussion before the energy level quickly picks up and sweeps the dancefloor into an ecstatic rush. The summer vibes are made complete through the use of expertly placed horn samples and enchanting vocal phrases that tease in and out of the mix. Expect to hear this one this summera lot. B1: 1989 (6:54) Paying homage to the year in its title, the throwback sounds are a bit chunkier and loose, but tightened up enough to sit comfortably in a contemporary set. The looped "Dont Even Want to Try" sample slowly builds into the first big breakdown where mutated and matured piano rave stabs emerge and then carry the track to its peak time destiny. B2: Sinister (7:36) With just a hint of darkness, this tension laced track will provide a hypnotic backbone to any discerning Djs set. Primed to keep both the heads and the party people on the dancefloor, this slow burner is deadly in the right hands. The sporadic screaming howl may be a standout, but the layered techy grooves and intricate percussion set the appropriate framework for the track to shine. Digital Exclusive: Nuon (7:16) A prime example of Mediterranean techno, this digital exclusive is a percussive tool with plenty of character. A ghostly vocal chant, sits above the mix while a heavy bassline, psychoacoustic snares, and wet claps propel the track forward, eventually transitioning into darker territory. Sprinkled throughout are sound design artifacts sweeping across the soundscape keeping the listener guessing, as the track slowly regains its lighter feel, with or without the listeners sanity intact.