Hold on! New remixes just dropped!
SEVEN is a queer, FLINTA*-leaning label blending house and techno, focused on providing a new blend of House and Techno to the scene, which feels rather saturated lately. And that’s why I’m so pumped.

The debut single is very promising: “Hold On” by CRYME, the founder. It features 4 remixes from Cinthie, Obscure Shape, Lydia Eisenblätter, and Volpe, which we will analyze in depth. What I really appreciated here is how the remix choice follows the guideline of the label: 2 techno, 2 house.
Let’s start our analysis:

Original Mix
82/100

In this case, call me an old schooler, but the vanilla composition is gold. I loved the work on the vocals, adding an oldschool touch to the composition, and the solid house structure. Everything sounds so sweet, yet energetic at the same time. Great vocal choice, and the melody interweaves across these notes in a sleek experience. “Hold On” works great, but it’s a solid base for the remixes to enter and try to break this atmosphere.

Cinthie Remix
76/100

I think that the remix by Cinthie works in the middle. From one side, the bass became a heavy-hitter, losing some of the original lightweight but adding an aggressiveness that was exactly what I was looking for. From another side, the vocal, muffled, lost some charm. The bass is king in this remix, with its pros and cons.

Obscure Shape Remix
79/100

This mix enters Techno territory, fusing a robust drum workout with dubbed out fragments of the original’s keys and vocals. Again, not a fan of the vocal treatment, but I started to appreciate the blend of genres. Lots of house influences and energy from the drums, a solid treatment that doesn’t hesitate to experiment.

Lydia Eisenblätter Remix
85/100

The stabs here caught me off guard: Lydia Eisenblätter created an impressive rework, with a heavy, low bass and stabs that are almost entering Future House territory. There is minimalism in the pattern, with drums and kicks carrying the majority. Again, these stabs were surreal, blending smoothly with the vocals. I loved this House-ish version, as it kept the original vocal vibe I was looking for, with a very impressive touch of aggressiveness.

Volpe Remix
79/100

I’m not an expert in Dub Techno, but I really appreciated the percussions here, they have a shuffled feeling that makes the remix very interesting. Again, Volpe’s touch is a symbol of SEVEN’s desire to blend two genres in a creative way, and I liked the contrast. Minimal remix with many ethereal segments, the dreamy finale of this beautiful remix EP.

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