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Through the dense fog of dance music anonymity, past the airbrushed, manicured landscapes of image self-promotion, there sometimes breaks through a warm neon glow of an uncontained talent and personality. A genuine article. A real deal.

Montreal native, emo-techno/the new New Wave bard, Clarian, is that and then some. The occasion of Clarian’s appearance on Culprit is a creative shot in the arm for the LA-bases label – and a cause for celebration. His ‘Derail The Reptile Revolution’ maxi-EP (2016), remixes and guest vocal contributions prior have all bore a mark of a unique artist on a thrilling musical ride.

Clarian’s new Culprit release, ‘Angel Eyez’ finds the Kompakt, Turbo, MFR (among others) artist wading beautifully through the strains of summer-ready electronica uplift, murky psychedelic textures and Motor City percussive drive ‘ often in the same song. Defying easy categorization, always bold and imbued with Clarian’s offbeat whimsy, ‘Angel Eyez’ is the dance music we love and the dance music we need.

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