ELEVATE is a label started by one of the best-loved techno duos of this moment Pig&Dan. They focus on releasing music to make the listeners feel ‘elevated’. Since the birth of the label in 2012, a stream of hits climb the Beatport charts, featuring artists including Amelie Lens, Monika Kruse, Christian Smith, Julian Jeweil and Matador among many others.
For Pig&Dan it's their 75th release on the label, making the duo’s 7th solo EP on the label. Starting off with the title track “Starting Again” has a slamming punch and a crisp shaker shuffle that sets the pace. It’s a driving cut designed for an intense dancing experience. The vocals and synth collaborate effortlessly, delivering a subtle but beautiful breakdown.
As people to begin to rise out of beds, there are still those that are up in the wee morning hours in the "A.M." It brings a dark abyss like track with a haunting synth pattern coupled by a bellowing horn. Both dominate the soundscape as vocal echoes escape into the mix.
With low funked out percussion stabs roll through "In My Mind", the filtered vocal leaks beautifully in and out of the darkness, whilst the hook emerges in satisfying ooze like form.
To close out the EP is old school techno inspiration form of “Obsession”. It comes at you with a bump and swing. It’s got simple but super catchy vocals, rolling between that rhythmic peak time groove. ‘Starting Again’ EP has no boundaries, no limits, just pure techno from Pig&Dan.
Pig&Dan – Starting Again (Original Mix)
Pig&Dan – A.M. (Original Mix)
Pig&Dan – In My Mind (Original Mix)
Pig&Dan – Obsession (Original Mix)
This track was made with healing people in mind and if it helps one person out there, then it's a success.” - Mikey Lion