Tons of Tunes
Tastemakers around the world have been taking notice as Tarantic provides one quality release after another. The response has been phenomenal, with our latest release “Once Wounded EP” by dub-house heavyweights Ivan-I & Jason Howell getting support from the likes of Dubfire, Scope, Cates & DPL, Tommy Largo, Jon Delerious, Murray Richardson, Tyler Stadius, DJ Meri/Rulers of the Deep, Tom Hoch, Al Bradley, C-Soul, Nikola Baytala, Ralf Gum, StereoK, Giom, Sandy Rivera, Atnarko, Swedish Egil, Tedd Patterson, Kelvin K, Presslaboys, and many others.
The “Once Wounded EP” focuses on the techy end of the house music spectrum, with two percussion-driven original tracks, and remixes from Amit Shoham and Luke Mandala (Activated Recordings).
Starting things off, the original mix of “In Memory Of” grooves to a bigger-than-life chugging beat, nicely spiced with echo-laden chords and effects that maintain Ivan and Jason’s inimitable dubby vibe. Amit Shoham remixes the track with a syncopated beat for a tech-funky feel, keeping the excitement high on the dance floor with bold drum fills.
The title track is warmer, fitting easily into a deep or techy set. The track’s crisp percussion and organic tones interweave beautifully into a powerful groove. Luke Mandala takes an ethereal approach with his remix of “Once Wounded,” adding reverb-heavy electronic tones for a more progressive sound.
Check out some of the DJ reactions:
“I really like the original of ‘In Memory Of’..Sick groove and real hypnotic.. I will play this fo sho!” - Scope
“Good stuff” - Hernan Cattaneo
“Nice, driving tracks” - Makossa
“Sick!!” - Jon Cates
“Absolutely Fantastic release!!! Quality and interesting stuff ! Power support from ROTD!” - DJ Meri, Rulers Of The Deep
“Awesome dubby vibes. I really like both originals. Smooth build-ups, Great minimal arrangements, spacious and evocative. Great plays both!” - Tomas Palermo
“What a superb release - not one bad track on it. IN fact, every track is fantastic” - Al Bradley
“Fire - fire burnin’ on the dancefloor!” - Jon Delirious
“Great house sound - luv original mix of this and amits mix too is sharp!” - Murray Richardson
“One of my rare 5 star ratings for Amits mix. The others are dope but man i dig that bouncybounce groove on [Amit’s mix]” - Tom Hoch
“Really dope ep here. nice one boys!!” - Atnarko
“Really hot package. The orginal mix of ‘memory’ is the ticket!” - Tedd Patterson
“Solid release…….feeling In Memory Of and Amit’s rework is wicked.” - Deron Delgado
“These are wicked! Driving, solid & crispy goodness.” - Tyler Stadius
“Both original cuts are fab, layered & bring the thickness!!!! Hot chuggin rollaz!” - PC Synergy
“Nice, deep tune. Like it.” - Sandy Rivera
“Yes, Tarantic is on a roll for me…techy but with a nodd to good old dancers House…will def support this.” - Kelvin K
Check out the “Once Wounded EP” on Beatport.
Also be sure to check out Amit Shoham’s “Oakland Boogie EP,” supported by Dubfire (Deep Dish), Giom, Rob Slac, Jay West, Tommy Largo, Sleazy McQueen, 2lani, Barry Weaver, Robert Owens, Oscar G, Sandy Rivera, Jon Cates, Atnarko, Asad Risvi, Kelvin K, Presslaboys, StereoK, Funky Transport, Tom Blacksoul, and many more. And Nate Wollman’s “Future’s Comin’ EP”
