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Forge announces his first new track in over 2 months! Soon to be released on Silk.

Check out the preview below:

Forward thinking audio software / DJ controller giant Native Instruments releases a brand new file format titled – ‘Stems’, but is it any good?

With years of development behind the idea and indeed a brave move by the German manufacturer and from what it sounds like was one that was spurred on by top techno dj’s, we now have – Stems.

With the constant technological advances, every audio company has the ability to change the way people perceive or mix music, you just need a bit of finesse and a committed team behind you and that’s exactly what NI have done, see below for their exact words on how the new format works and what you need to get started.

I’ve already delved into the world of stems as this is exactly what I’ve been waiting for to incorporate into my live techno shows and who knows maybe this format could also work for DNB. I’d really love to see more labels participate in this new audio format and while only a handful have Stems available to purchase on sites like Beatport, only time will tell if more labels decide to join the Stems community.

A Stem file is an open multi-track audio format, Stems enhances creative possibilities for DJs, producers, and live performers. A Stem file contains a track split into four musical elements: A drums stem, a bassline stem, a melody stem, and a vocal stem for example. The Stem format provides the ability to freely interact with a track’s different musical elements. Each ‘stem’ can be controlled independently to create instant new mixes, mashups, instrumentals, acappellas, and more.

To find out more about stems visit the NI purpose built website here – HERE

Silk’s next release brings ‘Akuratyde’ to the labels ever expanding roster, ‘Akuratyde’ has phenomenal depth in his production and approach to making music. His current release on Silk spans songwriting, vocals and experimental music all produced to the highest standard and is one of this year’s artists to watch.

The title track Last Forever spans lush soundscapes, heavy subs emotive melodies and synths which all come together cohesively to bring a sense that this track could really ‘ Last Forever’.

Circles is undeniably the vocalist choice of the E.P, subtle pads and expansive reverbs drip between melodic arps and an intense low sub line, fans of ‘ASC’ will greatly appreciate this track.

The remaining two tracks, Sill Perfect and Breathe You In, complete the E.P in style. Both tracks have amazing musical content, uplifting synths and some of the best minimal and experimental beats in the scene right now. The entire E.P feels very much organic and with plenty of space it’s reminiscent of labels such as Exit, MedSchool and Auxillary.

Preview: (IN ORDER OF TRACKS PLAYED)

1. Akuratyde – Still Perfect
2. Akuratyde – Breathe You In
3. Akuratyde – Last Forever
4. Akuratyde & Misnomer – Circles

Solace Records has been fairly consistent in the last 24 months, however about 12 months ago we decide to stop releasing music for a while and look at our long-term goals, what artists we want to focus on and how we are going to deliver our new ideas and releases to the music world. Both of us strive for perfection in a sound and artist and we don’t want to rush records just because we can. Moving forward we have a bunch of amazing music and new artists to bring to the entire community.

To all our loyal fans – please hold-tight, more info will be announced soon. Thanks for all support thus far and we hope to break some new boundaries in the world of dubstep and electronic music very soon…

Please listen to our last release below – The amazing Jafu!