Citric is the brainchild of label boss Noah Becker and former Holosound collaborator Alex Fish. 2009 saw a few very solid releases from label mainstays and the introduction of Deep Cycle's meticulously crafted tech house to the repertoire.
In 2010 and beyond, Citric will be distributed by the esteemed Critical Rhythm team. As well, Citric welcomes the addition of Shane Wheel aka Shane Thomas to the team. Shane has myriad slamming releases out on Tambour/Melodica and Citric is lucky to have partnered with such a bright upcoming US talent. Shane will be conducting all A and R and helping out with operations and of course, lookout for the new collaboration between Shane and Noah in May...it promises to be nothing short of mind blowing.
CITRIC 009 brings forth yet another deep tech house offering from Holosound accompanied this time by a couple of stellar remixes from Plastic City's Lukas Greenberg and Russia's Midex. The original features yet another crisp tech house warmer from Holosound. Sunglasses on the Subway features tight beats, deeply reverbed stabs and synths topped off with a haunting bell melody which plays an important role in all the mixes. Lukas Greenberg supplies another example of why he's a man to watch very carefully as he seamlessly takes the essence of the original and makes it wholly his own, bringing a subtle yet bouncy bass line to some perfectly swinging drums together and laying it all underneath some moving and melodic synth work. Midex, a motivated young man hailing from a part of Russia that is closer to Tokyo than Moscow brings us the most progressive mix of Sunglasses. By interpreting the original's arrangement through an entirely different, yet very accessible lens, he's rounded out this "tech-gressive" release.
"Lukas Greenberg Chordish Remix is my fave. Nice steady groove, has a deep atmosphere that would work perfectly for opening. Original mix has a chug to it that is a little more dancefloor friendly and accessible for more DJs." - 4.0 / 5
Darin Epsilon (USA) (Perfecto, Lost Angeles, Monday Night Social @ Nacional, DI.fm, Proton, Curvve, Deep Records)
"Sunglasses on the Subway, sunglasses at night... it's all good, and so are all three mixes :) One of my fav Holoriginals, Lukas Greenberg mix has a good pump to it, love the use of the chords." - 5.0 / 5
Kris B (USA) (Nightshade Music (Owner/A&R), Armada, Baroque, Global Underground, Ready Mix Records, DI.fm, ETN.fm)
"Nice EP" - 4.5 / 5
Miss Nine (Netherlands) (Turn On..., Vonyc Sessions, 925 Digital, Armada, Yoshitoshi, Harem)
"Sweeet remixes on what is already a winning track for me!!!!" - 4.5 / 5
Andy Newland (UK) (bedrock, ministry of sound, twisted audio, renaissance, baroque, bellarine)
"Another good release from Holosund!
Big Respect!" - 4.0 / 5
Igor Antic (Serbia) (Dynamic Youth, www.danceradio.gr)
"our new york friends did once again release a monster! i realy like the feel of the original and it's deep melody. i also realy love the techy side of the lukas greenberg chordish remix. pure bombs!" - 5.0 / 5
Jim_Star (Canada) (www.alicemanagement.com ; no sound ; monique musique)
"Excellent ep. Very deep feel to it with a great melody and nice bassline to it. Favorites are original & midex rmx. Will support." - 4.5 / 5
Jehr (USA) (Tribal Vision Records)
"The original is a laidback tune nice and melodic. Lukas made an incredible remix love the funky vibe. Great" - 4.0 / 5
KyneticS (Manuel) (Italy) (DanceRadio.gr - Rosa Dei Venti Club - Monumento - Il Clan- DanceFestival first edition- Kikì (Paris)
"The original is nice laid back vibes, simple sounds working well, just love what Lukas Greenberg has done, love the acid...wicked remix,Midex add fatness...sweet package overall! will be charting in November charts!" - 4.5 / 5
Sasha Le Monnier [ C.O.U. Muzik ] (UK) (BeatAgency,Source Of Gravity,Proton Radio,Danceradioglobal,DI.FM,ensonic.fm,Contagious Rhythm)
Noah Becker - Goose Bumps (Feb 10, 2009)
Holosound - Sunglasses on the Subway (featuring Lukas Greenberg & Midex remixes) (Dec 09, 2008)
Holosound - Free You (featuring Mike Kiraly's Key-Bump Mixes) (Nov 18, 2008)
Holosound - JailForThings (feat. remixes by Andreas Bergmann, Rodskeez) (Oct 28, 2008)
Holosound - Dim Burn (feat. remixes by Christopher Manik, JdotP & D-Ignition Project) (Oct 07, 2008)
Dudu Nahas & Di Liberato - Cream EP (Sep 23, 2008)
Holosound, Nosmo Vs. Kris B - Free You (Sep 09, 2008)
