VRV002 evolves from where Cored (VRV001) left off. The newly established Raíz run label is an extension of the Droid Behavior strong hold out of Los Angeles. After nearly a decade behind the controls, in both studio and on the road, Raíz emerges with their refined sound made up of equal parts groove and purpose. This three tracker takes use of elements from classic synthizers and out board gear sequenced and updated for the current and beyond. Road tested, these dance floor epics are ready for mass consumption. A the record unfolds, the artists shed old skin and solidify the quality and pace of things to come.



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"If there is no struggle, there is no progress" A lesson over four movements.
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At the center of anything lies its core. Whether mechanical, organic, global, or human, the core presents an essence around which objects and systems unfold. This EP is the inaugural seed of the VRV concept. Four tracks here display varying degrees of aggressive, essential techno, with stripped-down elements containing measured amounts of grit, power and depth. The EP's use of tension and dynamics continues to propel the music forward, building to an epic finale, a great closer.

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Coming from the notorious L.A. promoters/multi-media group Droid Behavior, Vangelis and Vidal Vargas are no strangers to Techno. These brothers have been shaping and molding L.A. dance floors since the early 2000's. Formerly known as Acid Circus, they started to record as Raíz in 2010 for their first release on Historia y Violencia.
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The Enigmatic duo behind much of Droid Behaviour's activity, Vangelis and Vidal Vargas make their debut on Droid Recordings as Raíz. Raíz marks a new sound and message for the label, bringing a deeper sound to the power and grit. The Raíz project first appeared on Historia y Violencia with the dark dub track NUEVA, which made waves for the label last spring. This time round the duo delves into an exploration of atmosphere, psychedelia, and themes of emotional disorder with the Keep Secrets EP. On remix duties are like minded music veterans James Ruskin of Blueprint UK and Jerome Sydenham vs Function of Ibadan / Sandwell fame..
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Subversive delivers a follow-up to last season’s VRV release Chainbreaker, this time with two measured explorations of atmosphere and movement. The title track, Domestique, builds its drama around delayed synthesis, crafting a wash delayed environment that keeps a strong pace. Corosync emerges from a similar approach but intensifies the drum programming and strips away melodic layers. VRV label bosses Raíz rework Corosync with emphasis on thicker beat construction and synthesized psychedelia. All the tracks play on the best of the Detroit-Berlin connection and are primed for in-the-mix hypnosis. More

Continuing the label’s fast-paced release schedule, Raíz cooperate with social observer Permanent Hearbreak on the label's 4th vinyl release. The collaboration delves deep into human emotion over three movements, developing around the concept of personal absence. Side A1, With Out You, stretches a somber beat over 6 minutes with graceful overtones and powerful rhythm. Permanent Heartbreak speaks the message of With Out You over wet/dry percussion and heartsick chords. The energy and attitude turn up considerably on the flip side. With Me is a quick jaunt through semi-distorted clap and kick combinations of the jacking variety. Evolving analog style synth work builds the song until its climactic end. Wont Change Me takes cues from the darker Detroit / Kalamazoo sounds with Permanent Heartbreak's cold premonitions laid out over a driving sequence.


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Longtime Raíz collaborator Subversive makes his debut on Droid sister label VRV with Chainbreaker. Subversive has appeared previously on Historia y Violencia and Contruct Re-form (under the name Deception Plan w/ Voiski). This release for VRV is a collection of 3 tracks that reflect his focused, methodical programming. The title track stretches a deep, driving narrative over the course of 7 minutes, perfect for adding hypnotic breathing room to any set. The other side contains Intergalactic, a subtle and harmonic passage that sets the stage for A2, Telemore. Telomere begins with intense, brooding synth design that inevitably builds into heavy rhythm structures, providing the set’s most driving dance sounds.





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VRV002 evolves from where Cored (VRV001) left off. The newly established Raíz run label is an extension of the Droid Behavior strong hold out of Los Angeles. After nearly a decade behind the controls, in both studio and on the road, Raíz emerges with their refined sound made up of equal parts groove and purpose. This three tracker takes use of elements from classic synthizers and out board gear sequenced and updated for the current and beyond. Road tested, these dance floor epics are ready for mass consumption. A the record unfolds, the artists shed old skin and solidify the quality and pace of things to come.



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At the center of anything lies its core. Whether mechanical, organic, global, or human, the core presents an essence around which objects and systems unfold. This EP is the inaugural seed of the VRV concept. Four tracks here display varying degrees of aggressive, essential techno, with stripped-down elements containing measured amounts of grit, power and depth. The EP's use of tension and dynamics continues to propel the music forward, building to an epic finale, a great closer.

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