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LeVant Interview

Whilst many modern electronic producers concentrate their efforts only on moving the dance floor, producer, composer and author George D. Stănciulescu delves deeper, understanding the power of music and it's effects on the senses. Recording under the project LeVant, his music is an artistic and cinematic listening experiencing, bridging together experimental electronica, techno, ambient and neo-classical, creating a sound like no other today.

ColoRising Interview with LeVant

Whilst many modern electronic producers concentrate their efforts only on moving the dance floor, producer, composer and author George D. Stănciulescu delves deeper, understanding the power of music and it's effects on the senses. Recording under the project LeVant, his music is an artistic and cinematic listening experiencing, bridging together experimental electronica, techno, ambient and neo-classical, creating a sound like no other today. Based in Bucharest, George D. Stănciulescu began releasing music under Ad Ombra back in 2005. Dropping the 2008 LP 'Rites of Genesis' followed by 2009's 'Magna Charta Illusorum' and 2011's 'Almost Eternity (Handmade Beliefs for the Nostalgic Lambs)', the recordings were like epic movie scores packed with a haunting beauty.

Preview the New Mïus LP ‘Eigengrau’

Budapest multi-instrumentalist Gergely Álmos aka Mïus is set to release his third album 'Eigengrau' via Sonar Kollektiv. Known for delicate arrangements, Mïus has recruited singers Laura Hahn, Dóri Hegyi, Kasia Kowalczyk and Verá Jonás to contribute vocals, helping to make the record a piece of work that is impassioned and touching. Eleven tracks in total, each song is an epic deliverance of mood tying knots between electronica and organic instrumentation.

Victor Stancov Brings Forth His New EP ‘Think Twice’

Bucharest producer Victor Stancov has released his new 'Think Twice' EP on Zepherin Saint's TRIBE Traks imprint. Incorporating jazzy undertones throughout the package, the melodic and atmospheric feel sits close to the futuristic soul making of the Detroit sound. Consisting of four tracks altogether, 'Think Twice' shines with pure class, making Victor Stancov one to keep watch on throughout 2016.

Liar Drops a Preview of New EP ‘Genesis Dubs’

Liar smacks us yet again with another bass-shaking record titled Genesis Dubs. For this release, the Bucharest-based producer weaves between the sounds of 90s jungle and hardcore breakbeat, all of which still maintains Liars signature imprint. The EP also showcases his exceptional versatility of creating cinematic and lush soundscapes with the style of bass, completely transforming it into anything but.

ColoRising Mixes 14: LeVant

LeVant is the musical project of Bucharest-based producer, composer, sound-designer and scholar George D. Stanciulescu. A musical alchemist, Stanciulescu's work defines the very meaning of foward-thinking, having built a body of music that emits sounds of post-classical, downtempo, jazz, pop, experimental electronica and even post-punk. Having released his debut album Beyond the Masque of Eden in 2011, as well as the Knock, Knock, Ginger LP in 2014, Stanciulescu's music has been featured in various theatre performances and films. With contributions from various artists such as Cristina Padurariu, Mihnea Vilceanu, Anca Belciu of Dutevino and more, LeVant's overall sound can be described as sheer artistry.

Temple Invisible Interview

Over the past couple of years Bucharest, Romania has been a hot bed of cutting edge electronic acts. Temple Invisible are a part of the new wave of maverick artists who are blurring the lines of genre, mixing a stew of musical influences to create a particular sound of dark electronica. Consisting of Irina Bucescu, Costas Ivanov and Daniel Olteanu, their track "Disappearance" was an introduction of the trio to the world with the song hauntingly springing elements of trip-hop, industrial and goth. Their recently unveiled tracks "Collide" and "Sudden Acts" incorporated post-punk, as well as synth-wave, adding guitars amidst the dreamy vocals of Irina Bucescu to spawn a nocturnal, yet sensual feel.