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Leonardo Gonnelli combines with James Dexter as the pair reveal ‘Galaxy’ on Gruuv this December.

A name of note across his home country of Italy, Florence’s Leonardo Gonnelli has been on a roll of late, releasing a string of EP’s via the likes of Deeperfect and also Play It Say It, whilst also delivering stand out remixes on the likes of Moan and NONSTOP. Joining him, London minimal house favourite Dexter arrives fresh from his biggest year to date with the fast-rising UK talent currently standing as one of the genres best-selling artists of the last 12 months, releasing quality material via Saved Records, Bondage Music, NO ART, AVOTRE and his own Inermu imprint in 2019 alone. Having both released EPs on the label to date, with Dexter also remixing Gonnelli’s ‘Just For Kicks’ in 2018, December welcomes a debut collaborative EP from the pairing as they reveal their three-track ‘Galaxy’ EP.

Lead cut ‘Galaxy’ opens proceedings as the pairing work hazy soundscapes and airy melodies over resonant bleeps and refined percussion to deliver a slick opening production, whilst ‘Ludovic’ lays the focus on hypnotic vocal hooks, punchy organic drum licks and rolling sub bass. To close, ‘For Us’ ups the energy levels as tripped out synth leads meet delayed vocal interjections, sweeping atmospherics and further crisp percussion work to shape up the package in fine fashion.

Leonardo Gonnelli & James Dexter ‘Galaxy’ drops via Gruuv on 6th December 2019.

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