‘Gorgeous’ is the newest single from Nicole Moudaber and Risa Taniguchi, joining forces for the first time to kickstart 2025 for the former’s MOOD imprint. It follows Taniguchi’s ‘Look At Hatred’ EP on the label, which won support from artists like Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, Joseph Capriati, Truncate, and Lady Tazz.
The track features kickdrums mixed with lasers above, a vocal sitting somewhere between past and future as atmospherics echo throughout. Acid bubbles to the surface, while percussion keeps the rhythm speeding forward.
Part of the Japanese techno scene, Tokyo-based Risa has apparently had an incredible 2024, becoming a core member of both Chris Liebing’s CLR via a series of releases, as well as Nicole’s label later in the year. In both her productions and her mixes, she blends dark, lo-fi sound, distorted textures, and a slow-burning energy.
Nicole launched MOOD Records in 2013, accompanying her weekly InTheMood radio show for over a decade. The label has aimed to become a haven for top-end DJs and producers whilst also providing a home for emerging talent to flourish, championing artists such as Ida Engberg, Carlo Lio, Pig&Dan, Dense & Pika, Juliet Fox, and The Southern.
Nicole Moudaber & Risa Taniguchi ‘Gorgeous’ is released on 17 January via MOOD.
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