Genre/Influences: Techno, minimal-electro.

Format: Digital.

Background/Info: Spanish DJ, producer and label owner Cora Novoa is back on track, releasing a new EP and for the very first time on Citizen Records. This project stands for ‘technology, design, art or fashion’!

Content: I think we might speak about a conceptual approach on this EP. There are 2 songs, which next to the original edits have been each re-edited in a “Dub Version” and an “A Cappella”-edit. The title cut sounds pretty technoid for the kick while the electronics are mixing darkness and minimalism. You’ll also notice spoken-like vocals, which sounds like a sampling. The song progressively evolved into frenetic dance. The other track “Hey” sounds more experimental-like, but is also more elaborated. Both cuts have been remixed in a “Dub Version” while the “A Cappella”-edits are pretty weird and totally experimental-like.

+ + + : “The Hive” is a great song for its fusion between different genres. It remains mainly techno, but also into minimalism. And that’s the touch I like in this song. Both “Dub Versions” are absolutely great and I even prefer this version of “Hey” instead of the “Original Mix”. The “Original Mix” of “The Hive” is a truly overwhelming opener!

– – – : Both “A Cappella”-versions are for sure original, but unfortunately still forgettable.

Conclusion: Cora Novoa has found a right label to release her newest stuff. “The Hive” is a great song, which I hope will be the teaser for a new full length.

Best songs: “The Hive – Original Mix”, “The Hive – Dub Version”, “Hey – Dub Version”.

Rate: (7).

Artist: www.coranovoa.com / www.facebook.com/coranovoa

Label: www.citizen-records.com / www.facebook.com/citizenrecords

About Cora Novoa

Cora Novoa is a Spanish DJ and producer active since at least 2009, with earlier releases on Natura Sonoris, Hivern Discs and Klangwelt. From 2015 onward she has released mainly through her own label and creative platform, Seeking The Velvet. “The Hive” was her first release for Citizen Records.

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