Agoria - Baptême Out now

Hopping by this Easter, we've got a very special surprise egg for your shopping basket: with Agoria joining our release fold, one of the most accomplished and revered producers in electronic music today makes his solo debut on Kompakt. After a foretaste with his stellar 2013 remix of Michael Mayer's "Good Times", the French mastermind presents us with mesmerizing floor epic "Baptême". Meaning "baptism" in French, the cut's title is indeed a perfect fit for its particularly festive spirit, exuding both solemnity and sheer pleasure, hallmarks of the producer's unique brand of emotional and versatile techno. Bouncy, minimalist percussion is joined by an extensive, dub-styled sub-bass and floating shards of atmospheric synths, quickly escalating into a high definition mover fitted with gorgeous swabs of piano and a keen sense for emotional space. On the flipside, the original track gets a fascinating rework combo, with a mix from DJ Tennis and The Rapture's Luke Jenner - that in turn has been revisited by Agoria itself. The "Lucky Blue Eyes Version / Agoria Retouch" adds more wiggle room to the proceedings, bolstering its loosened grip with enticing new vocals set to work in a prime time environment. Already billed as "The Doors for the 21st century", this is next level dreaming for those who need a little bit more from their floor than just another knock on the head. Now available on 12" vinyl!