Mindfloor LP

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Lugano-based Italian producer Matteo Mazreku (b. 1998) makes his debut on UK-based label Gated with Mindfloor. Featuring two powerful tracks alongside a third exclusive vinyl-only cut, the release brings together techno, trance, electro, and elements of both contemporary and classic progressive electronic music. Part manifesto, part exploration of a new sonic identity, Mindfloor seeks to define a space beyond established genre boundaries — one that resists easy categorisation and exists outside the conventional framework of electronic dance music. “Mindfloor reminds me of what Aphex Twin achieved with the introduction of braindance, although the two are fundamentally different. While braindance is inherently cerebral, mindfloor distinguishes itself through its techno roots. It can be equally compelling on the dancefloor, but is perhaps best suited to liminal moments,” Mazreku explains. “The idea is to establish an alternative name for an alternative form of electronic dance music. Something akin to techno, but not necessarily confined to 4/4 or any single tempo. I believe that certain sounds, when designed and brought together with a clear intention, can occupy a distinct territory beyond the boundaries of a techno subgenre. There is still much to explore within the grey areas that exist beyond this release, and I am already conscious of the possibilities they hold. “I’m excited to take this music further.” Electronic music has never been short of genre labels. With Mindfloor, Mazreku makes a compelling case for a new one. Watch out for the breakdown.