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Luigi Madonna has entered a new phase in his ongoing maturation as an artist, presenting a sound that nods to the origins of his native Napoli’s hard-hitting strain of techno. Launching his debut label and event initiative, Contempo, with the 3-track ‘Contempo Vol. I’ EP last month, Madonna recently unveiled the imprint’s second offering in its inaugural triptych with ‘Contempo Vol. II'.
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Out now across all streaming platforms, this latest release presents as a a slice of underground techno that champions his newfound love affair with analog and modular synthesisers.
His sound palate hosts the stripped-back melodic sensibilities of his earlier works within a faster techno format that surpasses the 140bpm mark. In darkened, sweaty rooms, the EP aims to follow in the footsteps of the imprint’s debut release.
The extended-player opens with ‘CNTMP 2.01’; a cut that ebbs and flows through a web of sound design elements above its percussion. Its character is primarily guided by a rave synth top-line that sways with dissonance through its run-time. Approaching the break, it’s stripped of the kick and introduced to acid-laced synth stabs and a riff.
Continuing this narrative throughout, he lays a foundation of vibrating bass scapes and high-pitched digital inflections that aim to bring the listener into a futuristic realm of sound immersion.
His third and final cut, ‘CNTMP 2.03’ is another possible early-hours creation that aims to emanate rapture and intrigue with its collection of layered synth patterns.
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