UPFRONTBEATS

Watergate favourites Frankey & Sandrino make a timely debut on the club’s imprint delivering four immersive cuts, with a classy remix by Tiefschwarz in tow.

If you’ve found yourself at the Oberbaumbru’cke institution on a Thursday in recent years, chances are Sum Over Histories label bosses, Frankey & Sandrino were responsible for the soundtrack. The pair of Sandrino Tittel and Frank Beckers have captained the Thursdate residency since 2018, serving up a beguiling blend of deep grooves and twinkling chords progressions.

The four-track ‘Nova’ EP is the embodiment of this immersive sonic palette. ‘Chimes’ is built around a strong melodic lead that rises and falls throughout the lustrous seven-minute cut, as lilting pads and delicate drums patterns complete the work. The title track follows on, a delicious exploration into the deep, as subtle acid lines rub shoulders with meandering synths to build a masterful snake-like groove. Legendary German duo Tiefschwarz remix of ‘Chimes’ brings heat to the package, as the original is imbued with a muscular percussive heartbeat. ‘Black Hole’ is a sweeping composition made for the after-hours as a searing low- end synth is juxtaposed with an effervescent melody line to create an atmosphere-heavy finale.

Frankey & Sandrino ‘Nova EP’ drops on Watergate Records 27th January 2020.

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