Rave Radio Records returns with a supreme release, as this time they present a 'newish' producer, who's a bit different from the rest within our movement. Hailing from Germany, attracted by Aphex Twin, inspired by The Prodigy's debut album and doing Psyrance music over the last 20 years, the project under the name Z-NEO is something new to the Nu-Rave that you won't skip at all. On the contrary, Z-NEO seems very aware of all things Hardcore, furthermore he's thrived in the almighty German school of Hardcore Rave, which is always respectfull.
"In the early 90s when breakbeat hardcore had its peak, coming from Germany and neither doing music on real gear (pure 8-Bit-sampling on the Amiga) nor having a DAT-recorder disqualified us for getting in contact with labels haha….. and forced us to keep our tracks for ourselves and for our friends. We were really upset when the music developed past the early 90’s breakbeat hardcore – which meant while Jungle and DnB were getting bigger, the last remaining bits of breakbeat hardcore turned mostly into 4 to da floor-music which wasn’t our cup of tea. So back then we somehow lost the chance ever to release some proper breaks.
Through the years from time to time I made some breakbeats, mostly just for fun, and also released two tracks on a German label in 2002 (big up to Risk Indust). About two years ago I noticed that there was a kind of comeback for hardcore breakbeat so I decided to do some tracks, but just for funzies. Once I’d finished 3 tracks, I sent them to the German label ‘Dragon Technicals’ (big up to Systec, Shar-Pei and Sweetseal) and these guys were very kind, friendly and helpful. I can’t thank them enough. They made the contact with Rave Radio Records and here we are" - Z-NEO Interview on Rave Radio Records Blog. Read full of it HERE
His new record is entitled 'New Hope' and it's comprised of four incredible tracks (+ one digital, extra) of crispy breakbeats, rave stabs and euphoric riffs influenced quite a lot by an early mastermind called Liam Howlett, a bit of Belgian R&S and the intensive beats and bass of his local buddies over Dragon Technicals Records.
All things considered it's really hard to pick a favourite track from this record. However, 'For You Love' is one of those tracks that totally represent Hardcore 2021, and it incarnates that new hope we all have for the dancefloor relaunching.
By far one of the toppest releases out there at the moment and a proud 10/10 from us to the whole effort and result by the artist and the label.
You shall pre-order your copies now and be priviledged of the 10% sale before the official release date plus you'll get a free instant digital download, free limited edition stickers and a free bonus track! The shipping date is around mid-April under the wings of this amazing crew from Brighton, the hard working Rave Radio Records.
Z-NEO
