2017 saw Cesar Merveille & Ryan Crosson deliver their second long player in the shape of ‘Cerulean’, drawing on their modern classical, jazz, ambient and abstract influences to create yet another unique listen featuring collaborations with a classical pianist, trumpet, guitar and double bass players. Here we see those original parts eschewed into something entirely fresh from friends and close associates of the duo. Leading on the release is Cadenza boss Luciano’s ‘Sous Le Sol’ interpretation of ‘ARP’, which twists and turns through the hypnotic chimes and emotive piano chords of the original whilst stirring in Lucien’s signature modulating and intricately evolving rhythmic style. Following is a collaborative rework from New York’s Phil Moffa and Seth Troxler which employs ethereal synth drones and stuttering vocal cuts alongside a bumpy percussive drive and pulsating subs. Perlon’s Bruno Pronsato steps up next to remix ‘Even Tides’, delivering his typically raw and emotive style via glitched out, mind-bending percussion, elongated bass drones and cleverly reshaped cuts of the original’s cinematic elements. L.A’s Clovis then closes the package with his remix of ‘Nordic Bummers’, employing shuffled hats, lumpy subs and crunchy claps at it’s core whilst horn swells and aiy atmospherics ebb and flow throughout. More

Long time friends Cesar Merveille and Ryan Crosson return to Visionquest to reignite their ‘Merveille & Crosson’ project in late May with three fresh, intricately programmed cuts. Visionquest boss Ryan Crosson and Parisian Cesar Merveille need no introductions, with the duo’s back catalogues featuring material on the likes of revered imprints Cadenza, Desolat, Little Helpers and MDRNTY. 2011 welcomed the introduction of their ‘Merveille & Crosson’ project, with their debut album ‘DRM’ on Visionquest gaining plaudits from industry heavyweights including Ricardo Villalobos, and after a five years absence here we see the duo return once again to deliver ‘Dream State’, a three track EP that oozes quality from the off. The A side is home to title cut ‘Dream State’, a production that tumbles and twists smoothly around meandering synths, crisp percussion shots and a bumping low ends, typical of the duos free flowing and evolving production styles. On the flip, ‘Guns’ sets to work through pitched down vocal loops, sweeping sonics and rich textures all reinforced by a driving bassline that carries plenty of groove, before ‘Time Contraints’ slowly unveils itself with a series of off-kilter gliches and pops, delicate pads and sophisticated sound arrangement, concluding yet another fluent and immersive offering from Merveille & Crosson, and an excellent addition to the Visionquest catalogue. More

Following last years ground breaking DRM (Pt.1) single Visionquest's Ryan Crosson and Cadenza's Cesar Merveille team up to create a full length album that is the ground breaking heavily praised label's first album release. DRM is a sonic delight threading the divide between cutting edge dance music and lushly experimental electronica, invoking along the way the history of musical minimalism from the avant-garde composers of the 60s to the downtown New York of the 80s. Evoking elements of electronica, deep house, jazz, minimalism and down-tempo, they have successfully created a timeless, evocative album of psychedelic Balearic beauty.
The album features Montreal based vocalist Banana Lazuli, French Classical musician Arthur Simonini and Chicago's own Kate Simko. Fans of Nicholas Jaar, Four Tet, Ricardo Villalobos and Steve Reich will find great favour in this wonderfully executed debut album by Merveille & Crosson
Tracklisting:
1. Nymphean
2. Pending
3. Again & Again
4. No Hassle
5. DRM
6. At The Seams
7. Orca
8. Escale
9. The Day You Left
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The musical impresarios over at Visionquest HQ have dropped a little taster of what's to come on Merveille & Crosson's forthcoming album, with a vinyl-only sampler entitled 'DRM PT 2'. This follow up to last years rapturous 'DRM PT 1', further extendsthe duo's experiments into twisted dance floor jazz and lush ambient soundscapes. Things open up with 'Again & Again', and the jazz inflected trumpet notes of a certain Mr. Greg Paulus. A shifting bassline soon enters the foray; as panned, experimental percussion crashes along elegantly whilst ghostly vocal snippets and haunting horns vie for our attention. A cacophony of sound builds to a point where you may feel yourself slipping into the abyss, only to be gently returned to the same solid groove that had us locked in the first place. On the flip, the rustling of cymbals and echoed keys formulate a hypnotic rhythm on 'At The Seams'. The Bjork-esque vocals of Banana Lazuli subtly resound like a spiritual calling and the otherworldly journey continues as piano hits that would make Keith Jarrett proud ripple through the core of the piece. A kick drum is not required for this deeply emotive soundscape, which instead explores the sonic realms of higher frequencies. Finally 'Pending' opens with xylophone style keys, off kilter hats and a host of enchanting percussive sounds, reminiscent of far eastern influence. A more synthesized lead line enters the mix before a classical piano piece, courtesy of Kate Simko, ensure that the abstract, jazz-like aesthetic that features throughout the release remains.
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Visionquest returns in 2024 with a true meeting of the minds! Combining the superpowers of two world-renowned trios and resulting in a masterclass in musicality, patience, texture, and psychedelia… More

Esteemed and revered Chilean born, Berlin based producer, musician, singer and DJ, Dinky AKA Alejandra Iglesias releases her fifth and most accomplished album to date on Visionquest this June. 'Dimension D' witnesses Dinky producing a exquisite album full of songs and melodies which owe as much to indie band's like Cocteau Twins and Mazzy Star as to her underground electronic techno and house roots. After releasing the highly acclaimed 'Anemik' album on Wagon Repair in 2009, Dinky has spent the past three year honing her song writing skills to produce this truly remarkable and beguiling album. The unique combination of Dinky's production, song writing skills and musicianship combined with her husband Matthew Styles mixing the album has succeeded in producing her strongest album to date
TRACKLISTING Vinyl:
1. I Saw
2. Measures
3. Xanex
4. Dimension D
5. Falling Angel
6. Witches
7. Blind
8. Almonds
9. Heathrow
10. Dust
11. La Noche
12. Blayo
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The long awaited Footprintz debut album 'Escape Yourself' finally arrives! A piece of work that delivers on a level that many dance LP's aspire to reach but few attain; a 'proper' album with each song taking you deeper and deeper into what is an accomplished and well-rounded body of work. From the moment the opening chords of 'The Things That Last Forever' give way to a hypnotic bassline, you know you're on your way. Basslines form a key part of the Footprintz sound, acting as an anchor from which vocal melodies, synth lines and warm chords weave around in an often psychedelic style. Debut single, 'Utopia', exemplifies this ethic with its synth flirtations and optimistic vocal musings adding layers upon a solid core. Tracks like 'Uncertain Change' and recent single 'Dangers of The Mouth' tackle this subject head on, focusing on the insecurities that arise from growing up. 'Zanzibar' takes a lighter approach, touching on the innocence of youth that brings with it, its own simple pleasures. What becomes apparent throughout 'Escape Yourself' is a real craftsmanship to Footprintz's songwriting. Each track reveals a little more on each listen, aided by the slick production work, done predominantly by the guys themselves in their Montreal bunker studio full of analogue equipment, odd instruments and a fridge laden with 'special brownies'; which goes some way to explain a noirish-haze that permeates through the album.
TRACKLISTING :
01 The Things That Last Forever
02 Heaven Felt Like Night
03 Utopia
04 The Favourite Game
05 Private Enemy
06 The Invisible
07 Uncertain Change
08 Zanzibar
09 Dangers of The Mouth
10 The Fear of Numbers
11 The Nightingale
12 Keys to the Sky
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