GABD012 sees Viikatory join the Gimme A Break roster with a 6-track EP of cosmic electro. Hailing from Minsk, Belarus, Viikatory began producing in 2019 and absorbed production techniques at a fierce pace. Classical training from a young age adds a harmonic side to her high-momentum tracks. Viikatory has previously released on Warning, Mana Ambulance, International Chrome, Lap Records, Mutual Pleasure and also has a forthcoming release with Juicy Gang Records. For GABD012, Viikatory has fused her signature style of gritty electro with breakbeats and trance-inspired elements to produce a collection of compositions which transport listeners into the stratosphere and rave alike.
The EP opens with ‘Got My 2nd Juice’ an extra-terrestrial, amphibious production which fuses celestial bleeps with a creeping bassline, transitioning to a steady four-by-four rhythm in the track’s latter half. “05” follows with a stunning cascade of 808 percussion, shimmering synths and bubbling bassline arpeggios. “Transmission” leans into Viikatory’s trance inspirations while maintaining the EP’s firm foundation upon dark and sinister electro. “Break Point” and “To The Future” showcase Viikatory’s impressive drum programming and breakbeat manipulation. Finally, Hermeth delivers a high-octane remix of “Got My 2nd Juice” to round off GABD012.
credits
released April 14, 2023
Production: Viikatory
Remixer: Hermeth
Mastering: Rob Small
Artwork: Alex Kubis
Distribution: Believe UK
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