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Baikal Nomads presents a trippy downtempo organic house/indie dance release by German duo, Air Horse One. The release also includes remixes by Zuma Dionys, Catatonique, and Oondza, alongside a collaborative remix by Matija and Richard Elcox, all of whom have featured on previous Baikal Nomads releases.
Air Horse One are known for their mix of chugging synths and psychedelic atmospherics, which are stretched over a framework of plodding percussion with shuffling rhythms. They have previously contributed a remix to a release on Baikal Nomads, but this time they are back with two original tracks. Air Horse One’s music can also be found on other respected record labels ranging from Get Physical to KataHaifisch.
Zuma Dionys’ is a trailblazing downtempo artist, who has been at the forefront of organic house since the genre’s inception. He is a true stalwart who is well-known for his top-selling releases on record labels including the likes of Sol Selectas and Pipe & Pochet.
Catatonique is a Mexican artist whose immersive style of downtempo utilises murky atmosphere and soaring melodies to create mesmerising tracks. Alongside releases on Baikal Nomads, his music has also been a feature of Lump Records and Shango Records.
Oondza is a Canadian artist whose acid-tinged style has shimmering pads and pulsating basslines. His tracks and remixes can also be found on imprints such as down. and • kosa •.
Matija and Richard Elcox are a pair of artists who regularly collaborate but also release solo music. They have a bouncy style with feel-good energy, created by the throbbing bass and majestic synths that are at the core of their sound. Their music has been a feature of outlets including Cafe De Anatolia, Cosmic Awakenings and MONADA.
“Upside Down” is a warping track with a lurching bassline and muffled vocal chants layered alongside dramatic stabs and spiralling pads. “Flip” is an eerie track with dark atmospherics creating suspense, while bass swells and quirky vocals intertwine with chunky percussion.
Zuma Dionys’ remix of “Upside Down” lifts the tempo and works in some organic drums to give the track a more upbeat groove. Oondza also remix “Upside Down,” and their version stays true to the vibe of the original, but works in a new bassline that gives an injection of energy to increase its dance floor appeal.
Catatonique’s remix of “Flip” pushes back the bass and adds an additional melody synth that complements the original elements. Matija and Richard Elcox also remix “Flip,” their version adds more drums and white noise bursts that boost the intensity of the groove.
