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Secret Stash Vol. 2 (EP)

by Never Dull

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...Secret Stash Vol.2 EP focuses more on the live element, bringing a plethora of samples to create massive, invigorating tracks.

The most enticing bit of Never Dull’s production is without a doubt the use of live samples. Melodies with flourishes, human imperfections and soul can often be hard to produce with, due to their stark difference in feeling to drum machines and electronically generated instruments. When pulled off well, however, a live sample can bring a startling amount of volume, complexity and emotion.

Designing instrumentation to emphasise and subtly influence a prominent lead aspect is a talent in its own, and it requires a unique problem solving perspective on composition as well as a dense knowledge on the influence of the chosen style. Despite lo-fi house picking up somewhat of a derogatory meaning recently, it’s the genre that Never Dull is most associated with and he uses the usual aspects of the genre as a tool in the macro aspects of production. The tactical use of large amounts of compression, ambience and reverb gently blends melody and beat together, resulting in a compact yet sophisticated approach to dance music.

‘Saxyness’ is driven by this aspect in their irresistibly blended grooves... with some satisfying features, including large string stabs and a heavily emphasised bass which are eased in with fuzzy compression at the edges.

Secret Stash Vol. 2 EP has a much greater focus on melody driven tracks, exhibiting a wider variety of instrumentation and a much heavier use of sampling. Both ‘Willie the Man’ and “Take Me Higher’ are closer to disco than lo-fi house with their use of electric guitars, brass and classic string stabs.

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released June 13, 2018

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Never Dull San Diego, California

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Producing tracks since 2017, Never Dull has released more than 100 official tracks including original productions, disco edits, and remixes ranging from old classic house to nu-disco. Along the way, he has received support from DJs like Disclosure, Dom Dolla, John Summit, Folamour, The Blessed Madonna, Martin Garrix, The Magician and many more. ... more

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