AudioStorm - Lotus

We welcome AudioStorm back to Bonzai Progressive with the superb Lotus. AudioStorm aka Ognjen Vukovic has a thirst for musical knowledge, he's had it ever since he started listening to iconic bands such as Joy Division, Pink Floyd, Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode and more. After many years of learning and honing his skills, he is a very much respected artist, responsible for his own brand of deep, dark progressive house. His success has garnered hundreds of releases on many labels throughout the world, including the likes of Sudbeat, Baroque, Lowbit, Balkan Connection and Dopamine Music among others. His consistency in putting out quality music has grabbed attention from a host of top jocks, and he continues to provide inspiration on many DJ sets. He's been responsible for a raft of quality cuts for us over the last number of years, and we're always excited to hear his latest offering.

Lotus opens with a nice, pumping kick drum and crispy hi hat combo. Intricate percussive patterns add flowing rhythms to the groove as deep; bass laden drones fade up. Swirling pads and vibrant synth arps create atmosphere before the synths really open up. On the break, we find a cacophony of synth activity with cascading motifs and swelling richness. Superb stuff with a cosmic vibe that will not disappoint.

Deep Skill offers up a solid, deep and groovy progressive vibe. Smooth and rolling, the track is powered by an exotic drum arrangement alongside vibrant synths. Strong, gritty tones come through, dominating the sound with a melodic techno flavour. On the break, we're faced with a veritable wall-of-sound as those gritty synths intensify before climaxing back to full-on mode for the duration. An epic slice that is not to be missed.

1. Audiostorm - Lotus (Original Mix) 8:18
2. Audiostorm - Deep Skill (Original Mix) 8:10