Electronic music moves forward to a new era, kicking off today with "Body and Soul, Take Me Higher" EP by Vikthor and Francesca Monte, which is out now on the mighty Carl Cox's 23rd Century Records. It is the place where two separately yet closely suited creative visions converge on a common project.
Vikthor, a rising techno innovator from Europe, builds pulsating, atmospheric soundscapes that simultaneously feel gigantic and small. With an ideal equilibrium, Francesca Monte, accompanied by a spine-tingling voice and a signature aesthetic, takes these songs into a realm that is not merely musical, but evocative of an underworld where sentiment and the world beyond seep right from the pores of a work.
"Body and Soul” stands as the duo's manifesto. Layered with deep, primal rhythms and suffused with cinematic tension, it’s a darkly beautiful plunge into contrasts. Monte’s vocals cut through Vikthor’s immersive production, an elusive figure moving through darkness while darkness itself is moving through her lines. The second track, “Take Me Higher,” suggests an ethereal ascent.
Progressive vibes and sounds reach a euphoric height, as Monte’s ethereal top-line transports you to the release of the dance floor, beyond sound and into their inner awareness. The EP is a fierce and highly focused demonstration of artistic chemistry. "Take Me Higher" is proof that when two talented creators come together, what emerges can transcend genre considerations to touch on something more profound. This is more than a listening experience, but an invitation to travel within.
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