Artist(s)
Mikkel Haraldstad
Release title
UTE013
Label name
Ute
Release date
Apr 10, 2024
Release type
EP
Link to external store
https://ute-rec.bandcamp.com/album/ute013

TRANCEBLASTER

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Jul 21, 2020
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Mikkel Rev returns to Ute with his third single EP. This time showcasing a more functional and driving sound manufactured for peak time dancefloors. Moving slowly from steady groove lockers to more familiar territories on the flipside.
https://soundcloud.com/ute-rec%2Fmikkel-rev-ute013-previews
Mikkel Rev - UTE013
A1: Zygo
A2: Tone Control
B1: Whorl
B2: Tension

here is the full 'A2':

Mikkel Rev - Tone Control [Ute]
 

sszecret

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Jul 19, 2020
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B1 (Whorl) is the only one I'm not entirely on board with, but will wait for a longer sample.

The rest, B2 especially (Tension), I'm all over.
 

SaltAcidFatHeatAcid

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Jul 19, 2022
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The rest, B2 especially (Tension), I'm all over.
Hard agree. Tension will likely be in my top 10 unless this year is fucking spectacular. The others, we'll have to see the full tracks.

While Tone Control is a great track, it's still pretty monotonous in the core elements. I think this is why UTE011 landed so huge last year, as it was a step in the right direction for progression and full-on-tranciness. This release seems to have that character too but in a much more reserved way.
 

erickUO

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Jul 13, 2020
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Tone Control & Whorl sounds nice, but those previews are too short
 

Hensmon

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Jun 27, 2020
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Just getting around to this one. Pretty solid release, nice and dark and sounds lovely. Hoped for bit more development in some of the tracks to make them stand out more but maybe just need more listens. As of now Whorl is the standout! Great track
 

HTY

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Aug 5, 2021
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Just what you expect from this label, dark and unassuming. I’ll take any of them, can’t get enough of their sound.