Roi – Deixo [Fanzine Records]

Roi Grobas is the head of Fanzine Records along with Pablo Cubeiro, known as The Panic Room. This record label started in 2013 with a reference by the Dutch producer Orlando Voorn and has an interesting catalogue in which we can find names like Santiago Salazar, HD Substance or Aubrey.

Until now, Roi Grobas has worked exclusively for his label, he had never taken the decision to release his own music before. Deixo will be Roi’s debut as producer, the Galician artist has taken inspiration for this EP from his secluded lifestyle, where he is taken away from the hustle and bustle of the industry to solely focus on what’s important; the music. It is on the coast of Dexo, where he is immersed in nature and wildlife, that he found his sound.

This four track EP is kicked off with a little track he calls Techo. Lo-fi snappy beats and a chilled-out vibe with an infectious kick build with deep dubs. The track feels neptunium, as if you are one with water, but is also coupled with these winding modulations that sound like two robots discussion their daily lives. It ends beautifully as if you’re watching the sunrise from the rain.

It is followed by Katniss. A deeper dive with synths that float like mist over a lake. A bouncing double beat is introduced to guide you through, while it is joined by slowed reverberated clatters. A melodic classical synth leaves you being whisked away by this enchanting reflective beat.

Dexo comes next and it always the melody to simmer before a gargantuan bass drum shudders the cut. Mystical forest like percussions swoop their way in as if you’re knocking on this finely hollowed wood. It has a natural feeling to it with excellent use of echo to enhance the vibe. An organ like synth builds with this stabbing static sound that immerses you within it. It’s as if you are caught in the storm when suddenly you’re in the eye. The respite is brief before you’re cast out again to the elements.

The EP finishes strong with Werena. The bass drum is used masterfully here as it carries but isn’t distracting from the multitude of intense sounds. A synth hovers that sounds like you’re dragging marble within a church. It’s a journey of merging powerful melodies in a way which is chaotic yet clairvoyant.

Release date: July 12th, 2019.