TULUM, 7 Dec
Words of Nio 'Beside the Fire' on Sudbeat Music
The note Sudbeat Music put out with the release says, "Words of Nio makes his debut on Sudbeat with an exciting brace of tracks." The Patrice Bäumel Remix of 'Beside the Fire', filed as Melodic House and Techno, was released on the label in October, and Hernan Cattaneo placed it fifth of 10 in his own Sunsetstrip MDZ chart on 5 December.
'Beside the Fire' is also Sudbeat Music's 18th release of 2024, part of a run that has reached 21 for the label this year. The mix stays balanced between percussion and harmony, with a busy percussive surface throughout. It is a loud record with little give under its peaks, and the top end runs moderately bright, a dense, present read. Fifth of 10 is a solid result on its own terms, whatever else the record's history with the label turns out to be.
The label said
Sudbeat Music, Bandcamp about text · sourceWords of Nio makes his debut on Sudbeat with an exciting brace of tracks. Patrice Baumel completes the package with a remix that shows his immense taste.
Ibiza-based, multi-instrumentalist, Words of Nio is an audio chameleon influenced in his early years by Underworld, Depeche Mode and Aphex Twin. He played and toured with various bands since he was 16. After his last band broke up he took some time out to refocus, and by 2015 had moved to Ibiza to pursue a full-time music career again. Now signed to Renaissance, Get Physical and more, his sound is finding a wider audience and soundtracking parties across the globe.
Opening with Beside The Fire, a deep shaker-led groove reveals soft piano and delicate vocals. Very much focused on vibe and atmosphere, the deepness is punctuated by clever FX and mindful sonics. On the remix, Patrice Bäumel focuses on the vocal elements creating something of a Thom Yorke vocal arrangement that squeezes out every last drop of emotion. One more stellar work added to his outstanding discography. Finally, the second original cut, Whispers, follows a more tribal path. Emotive and vocal, its perfect for those 4am-deep-in-your-own-space groovathons. Nuanced and incredibly detailed work from the new kid on the block!