The dynamic duo of Komponente & Kurilo from the Ukrainian label Trance Pandemic are preparing for their next sold-out record. This
“Defenders” EP is made from tracks, that were made before the
full-scale Russian invasion in Ukraine and also it is the continuation
of “For A Brave” EP.
The main track of the release, also called “Defenders” is a signature
piece for their duo. Moderately slow and calm, that evolves into
something bigger around the third minute. The mayhem of sounds with that hell’s bells also. And there’s a little Easter egg at 1:29. If
you know the sample – you’ll smile for a bit.
The record starts with “Victory”. Bold, a bit broken at the beginning
piece, that is also evolving. This time we’re talking about the
structure. The straight one comes after that broken start. “Kharkiv
Mnemonic” also has some bells inside, paired with a nice, bubbling
acid and a heavenly melody a bit closer to the end. The calmest track
on the release.
Last, but definitely not least (the choice for the pick was between
these two from the B-side) is “Broken Dreams”. Still can’t get enough
of that break that we know lately from Alec Falconer’s release on Art
Of Dark (not that lately, to be honest) and a dozen of other tracks.
Here it’s hidden a bit in the back, so we can hear another kinda
trancey and melancholic melody in full.