Modern Nostalgia is a newly formed record label led by the enigmatic artist Kimyou, whose identity remains shrouded in mystery. The label’s ethos centers around crafting a timeless sound, blending the best elements of the past with the insights and techniques of today. Modern Nostalgia defies genre boundaries, focusing on the purity of music that harkens back to the era when house and techno were raw and unfiltered—before the rise of the internet and social media shaped the electronic music landscape.
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With a passion for authenticity, Modern Nostalgia revives the spirit of early electronic music, where creativity reigned supreme and the scene was driven by the underground. Kimyou curates the label with an acute ear for tracks that transcend trends, ensuring that the focus remains on the music itself, not on the spectacle or digital noise of the modern age.
The debut release on Modern Nostalgia, titled Family Affair, offers a compelling introduction to the ethos of this new underground electronic label.
The first track, Can You Hear My Call by Resonant Robot, sets the tone with its dreamy acid-driven deep house rhythms. Layered with delicate yet immersive soundscapes, this track serves as a call to the roots of electronic music, reminiscent of the rawness and emotional depth found in early 90s house, yet enriched by contemporary production finesse.
Next comes Flop by Kimyou, the mysterious mastermind behind Modern Nostalgia. Minimalistic and funky, Flop showcases Kimyou’s distinctive approach-stripping away the unnecessary to reveal the core of the groove. This track encapsulates the label’s dedication to purity and simplicity, a direct nod to the underground scene’s refusal to bow to overproduction and superficiality. Kimyou’s vision is clear: music that thrives in its essence, devoid of spectacle.
Closing the release is Depths Of Time by Gerwin van Engelenburg, a deep, Detroit-influenced techno track that delves into the expansive, hypnotic realms of timeless techno. With its nods to the pioneering sounds of the Motor City, the track is a reminder that the past still has a profound impact on the future, aligning perfectly with Modern Nostalgia’s philosophy of blending history with the present.
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