"It's been a year since Deeply Rooted record label signed the very first ep from Insolate called "The Mood Module". Taking into consideration the label foundations, namely DJ Deep, you know that there must be a substantial artistic talent to become a part of the label. Well, Insolate surely has it. Behind this name stands one of the most prominent Croatian artists in the last decade or so. Widely recognized for her work through production and dj-sets, she's been faithful to raw and head-on techno stomps.
Last year she started her own vinyl label - Out Of Place. Its a collaboration project with her soulmate Volster, who signed the first OOP release, the "Nihilist" EP. Now under Insolate name, she evoked more complex and dirtier sounds while maintaining the crisp and fluid rhythm sections.
Consisting of four individual stories, Renew is a push into dark realms of space fluctuations covered with a gloomy atmosphere. By space fluctations we mean the "Deep in The Shades" track. This atmospheric bounce gives the impression of being held in a cosmic error with a constant background pad reminder of no escape and the main synth creeping in just in time.
Title track Renew' is a more sinister piece that starts off with an electrified bass sequence that pushes forward while the decaying hats invite the impeding doom of the lead synth. When it starts to mix up with the distorted vocals it gets a dark and sinister form which goes in overdrive with the bursting 303 in the end.
"Every Word is Wrong" is basically an evolver. Sturdy rhythm, delayed low shots and dominating synth sequence that evolves throughout the track with cymbals climax that leaves almost acidic taste in your mouth. Perfect tune for early hours with the ability to push one more dance out of your feet.
First association for "Human Conductor" is probably massive and powerful sound system. It starts of with a fat drum beat shortly followed by panned and stretched hats. Soon the lead melody forms into relentless sequence with vocal stabs that goes into break and spits out pure insanity. This is nothing short of a proper techno banger." - A.S.
Supported by: Dj Pete, Dj Deep, Rolando, Jeroen Search, Norman Nodge, Donor, Truncate, Drumcell, Philippe Petit, HD Substance
supported by 4 fans who also own “Human Conductor”
I don't think Oscar Mulero has to worry about leaving a legacy. His influence in this type of techno will hardly be forgotten for years and years to come. Groundbreaking skills as a vinyl dj and producer and still (2023) on top of his game. This 2019 release is a display of pure power. Raw, deep, hypnotic and very well balanced with a wide dynamic range and variaty of well structured sounds. Testbeeld