“Embalmed In Martino EP” by Lauer arrives on Altered Circuits, bringing 4 indie dance tracks to the catalog. Spanning 126–130 BPM across its 4 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.
Embalmed In Martino EP [Altered Circuits]
Behind the Indie Dance : Release Notes
”Over the past three decades, Philipp Lauer has produced an incredible body of work, deploying a myriad of aliases, both as a solo artist and as a part of collaborative projects. From his hardware-steeped Frankfurt studio Pyramide 2, he has built this catalogue through original material and remix commissions, taking on the full spectrum of electronic music while retaining an unmistakable signature. He combines a hands-on approach to rhythm and composition with a DIY MO and a love of big hooks. The level of expertise seems to facilitate a playfulness that subtly permeates all layers of his work. He’s a pop melody natural who just so happens to love fiddling with synthesizers, drum machines, and effects an equal amount. All of these qualities are exemplified on ”Embalmed In Martino”: Lauer’s four-track ode to the Belgian Martino sauce, a spicy tomato-based condiment, and arguably the essential ingredient to top off the namesake raw meat sandwich. On ”Embalmed”, which makes use of instrumentation that would fit right in on an early eighties Manchester cut, and ”Martino”, where a sturdy, electroclash flavored arp bass provides the stamina, a slew of big and small riffs easily work their way in, thirsting for our ears. On the other side, ”Transactional” combines Miami basslines and similarly electro-fundamental twinkling synth work with a flanger-laced 4/4 beat, while ”Don’t You Know” features soaring synthwave patterns and the only vocal samples on the EP. Both sport rich arrangements as well, right down to the cowbell overdubs. Lauer’s often lauded for his ”summery sound”. In this light ALT026 lands right on time – yet we might disagree here, as it’s suited for all seasons, and all terrains, both the shiny festival grounds and the dim-lit club floors.”
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Tracklist – 126–130 BPM
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Lauer – Embalmed Original Mix
Indie Dance | 128 BPM | C Minor | 6:04
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Lauer – Martino Original Mix
Indie Dance | 130 BPM | G Minor | 6:00
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Lauer – Transactional Original Mix
Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern) | 130 BPM | D Minor | 5:01
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Lauer – Don’t You Know Original Mix
Indie Dance | 126 BPM | C Minor | 6:09
Key & BPM Analysis – Indie Dance Release
Featured Artists – Indie Dance from Altered Circuits
Phillip Lauer is a German DJ and producer from Frankfurt who operates under several aliases including Brontosaurus and DJ Speckgürtel. His indie dance and nu disco productions appear on Permanent Vacation, Running Back, and Live At Robert Johnson, spanning house and melodic techno across 55 releases since 2011.
