Department 42

Ferdas Digital is back with Department 42, eight tracks of purely deep and techy progressive vibes, just what we like here at Progrez. His last outing, Sand Candy EP, made waves in all the right places which led to a lot of interest in this young Russian producer. Still much more to come, so watch this space.

First up we have Adventure Time which intros with a punchy kick and classic electro style drum that is joined by a round of crispy hats and snappy claps. A melodic synth arp fades in bringing a cool contrast to the deep rooted bass that powers through the sound. A smooth steady paced slice of prog that will warm up the floors with its elegant melodies and solid grooves.

Hazard dishes out a tech vibe right from the off as a muted kick fades up alongside a hazy vocal and gritty synth. We go deeper still when the bass drops with a pulsating force to dominate the sound as clangy metallic textures build up. A cool multi layered track to keep the place rocking and a must have for your box.

Crystal takes on a cool house persona as warm chords square up against a tight drum pattern. A probing bass makes its way through before punchy kicks and shuffling hats settle us into a full on house driven groove with tech in mind. The break throws out a cool sequence that gives a retro theme to the sound before we slam right back into the main track for the duration. A crossover track that will bring feet to the floor no doubt.

The title track, Department 42 is up next and brings the full power of a deep progressive tech vibe to the fore. Solid beats are matched against a deep bass while a rising effect builds and leaves us with a stomping groove that will get bodies rocking all over. Big tech inspired stabs litter the sound as a steady flowing rhythm is born out of a tight drum and percussion arrangement. On the break we are treated to a cool twist as the bass is transformed into a pulsating monster. Top notch stuff to go crazy to, a must have for your collection.

Suka intros with a nice big chunky kick and crispy hat combo with an expertly arranged, tight drum pattern. A cool vocal loiters at the rear and adds a cool raw flavour to the sound as a meandering bass trots through with ease. The bass will definitely get asses shakin with its hypnotizing rhythm. Superb slice of prog tech you can get your teeth into, not to be missed.

Next up we have Toy with its smooth deep tech house grooves. Punchy kicks sit over some very cool sounds and FX with vocal one shots thrown in. You get lured into this sound easily and soon find yourself locked right in due to the array of different sounds on offer. Deep basses, swirling FX, mesmerizing drum patterns and warm chords all make for a captivating experience you will not want to miss.

Quantam intros with a very cool pulsing note as various FX pop up around the sound before a well round kick takes over. A chugging bassline drives through beautifully and settles the track into a full on deep tech groove. Sweeping voices flow through as the FX layers continue to build resulting in a gritty vibe that hooks you in for the duration, excellent stuff.

Rounding off this fantastic pack we have Diziness. Right from the off we get drawn into the deep rooted groove of the track as hypnotic synths ply their trade on our senses. A chunky kick keeps the track moving and is soon joined by a wonderfully lush deep bass that grabs your attention. Tech flavours ooze out of the sound with multi layered synth chords and a superb drum sequence that keeps the rhythm flowing. Definitely one for the darker rooms here that will not disappoint.