Navigēra
Seven is a special number. Cycles of seven appears in any esoteric tradition, and usually invites you, as a practitioner, to pause, catch your breath, reflect on the past and create intentions for the future. The Navigare story continues to unfold, and has now reached Chapter VII. And we find our best way to honor a cycle ending by gathering our past and future for an extensive journey through the tides. Brother Toffe takes the lead, inviting us to an eerie, sensual soundscape, reminiscing of Minilogue's dubbiest moments. Being a master of suspense, Toffe truly knows how to use subtle elements to induce a state of trance, whether it's on the dancefloor or within an introspective journey at home. Hydrous follows up with a deep dive into his very unique brand of "fjord techno". Deep, high and majestic, you can almost sense the cool Atlantic wind blowing. He’s been with us since the beginning and we’re grateful that he will continue to be. We feel proud to have Deepbass back for a contribution. Pioneering this atmospheric techno-trance hybrid for more than a decade, not the least with his Informa label, it is no secret that Navigare has kept an eye on his works for years. Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, there's a certain coolness to his sound, that rings true to our Northern souls. Next up is Doctrina Natura, with his first collaboration with us, an irresistible track bringing forth a sense of nostalgia seldom heard within the techno scene. Personal nostalgia, yes, but the heavenly pads and deep, trancey groove might also bring some of us back to a golden era when Platipus ruled the world. How can we close a cycle without remembering where it all got started? From within the Navigare HQ, Don Pepe teamed up with our old friend and colleague David Laake to interpret Marcus Henriksson’s original masterpiece. While staying true to the classic groove of the original, the color palette and storytelling is an entirely different beast. We are happy to introduce Atlas to our Navigare family. It’s massive, entrancing 16th note groove and excellent progression has the potential to rip a dancefloor apart. We advice you to keep an eye on him in the future – more is to come! Riding the high intensity wave, Hungarian legend Kalumet takes on with a twisted peak time banger. Having called Ozora Festival a second home since the late 00’s, we’ve been fully aware of this enigmatic producer and DJ’s power for long time. An apparently restless, and highly creative, soul, who simply has “the golden touch”. Having been a secret tool in DJ-sets recently, we’re finally able to release “Abyss Drum” officially. Last, but definitely not least, hides the banger of bangers, made by none other than CFL aka Fredrik Larsson. You who know, you know – you who don’t know, well, now you know. A pioneer and guiding light for anyone into psychedelic techno for the last two decades, Fredrik is an absolute master at his craft. Always explorative, always on point, always with integrity. Cycle closed – let’s look ahead!