While the world was on hold, John Digweed seized the opportunity to harvest the second iteration of his widely successful 2020 4-disc album compilation, QUATTRO. After receiving an overwhelmingly positive reaction to its predecessor last April, Digweed decided it was time to call upon some of his favourite producers and start working on the 2nd edition. The result? 50 stunning brand-new and never before heard productions. Following the same formula as QUATTRO, the album is divided into four parts – Soundscape, Tempo, Redux, and Juxtaposition – each of which boasts a finely curated and exclusive selection of new tracks. QUATTRO II is now available now via Bandcamp, Spotify, CD, and Vinyl via Bedrock Records.
QUATTRO II proves once again that one of Britain’s giants of electronic music isn’t going anywhere. Known for being the expert in the selector department, Digweed continued to deliver a bundle of fresh, new music via his weekly global radio show, TRANSITIONS, and his lockdown-prompted Bunker live streams during the past year. Despite the ongoing demand for the best unreleased music, he made sure to keep every single track on QUATTRO II under wraps to maximize anticipation for release day. Now, he’s ready to share his best-kept secret with the world in the form of over four hours of exclusive never before heard music from industry heavyweights such as Dino Lenny, EdOne, Guy Mantzur, Hannes Bieger, Josh Wink, Robert Babicz, and, of course, Digweed alongside long-term friend and production partner Nick Muir.
Beginning with Soundscape, listeners are introduced to an exclusive new mix of entrancing synths, hypnotic sonic waves, emotive sequences, and haunting vocals. Tempo kicks things into overdrive with 13 cuts of delicious melodic patterns pushed forward by atmospheric breaks, which serve as the perfect appetizer to disc 3. Redux channels the infectious energy that penetrates the air at a nightclub in the late hours of the night, boasting feel-good house, nu-school breaks, and future grooves. For Juxtaposition, the last and final mix, Digweed decided to do things a little bit differently. Handing the controls to long-time friend and German engineering master Robert Babicz, Juxtaposition features a 12-track original album packed to the brim with futuristic electronica and rich, vivid ambient textures.
Music has always been a great comfort for many, and during these strange times it has been even more important. I always try my hardest to deliver projects to the highest quality, finding new and exciting artists with productions that will stand the test of time. I am extremely excited about this latest release as it features so much great music and covers so many genres. – John Digweed
In celebration of ‘Bandcamp Friday’, QUATTRO II is available today via Bandcamp, Spotify, and the Bedrock Shop. For those looking to purchase a copy of the album, Bandcamp serves as the cheapest option and will ensure that all artists involved receive the maximum revenue for their work – https://bedrockrecords.
QUATTRO II Album Tracklist
Disc 1 – SOUNDSCAPE
Cinematic synths, ambient textures, acid wobbles, sonic waves, haunting vocals.
1. Acid Rockers – Exploring Delta Dub
2. Stelios Vassiloudis – Alone
3. Betical – Icon – Reincarnation
4. Hannes Bieger feat. Juan Hansen – Burn Your Love – Synthapella
5. Satoshi Fumi & Ian O’Donovan – Rising – Ambient Mix
6. Josh Wink – “New Years Day Acid” (Beat-less reprise)
7. Guy Mantzur & Khen – My Golden cage ( Kasper Koman 6AM reprise)
8. Satoshi Fumi – Manis – Firmament Mix
9. Lopezhouse – Long Rain
10. Luke Brancaccio, Gai Barone & Kiki Cave – We Live Electric – Dub Mix
11. Dave Walker – Embrace
12. Coloursound – Fly With Me – T_Mo & Luke Brancaccio Downtempo Remix
13. Quivver – Nothing New To Feel – No Beats Mix
Disc 2 – TEMPO
Atmospheric breaks, hypnotic grooves, indie throbbers, melodic vibes, driving acid.
1. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Stand Still
2. Buraki – Green Lake
3. EdOne feat Martin Herrs & Santanamusique – Morning Flight
4. Remcord – Soul Plane
5. Dino Lenny – Sweet Paranoia
6. Acid Rockers – Exploring Delta Nine
7. Mono Electric Orchestra – Space Bass
8. Dino Lenny – Dance The Blues
9. Blaktone & Florian Kruse – Saat
10. Coloursound – Fly With Me – Luke Brancaccio & Nolan Remix
11. Jim Rivers – Aster
12. Aubrey Fry – Hard
13. Robert Babicz – Ani
Disc 3 – REDUX
Nu school breaks, feel good house, future grooves, Euro chugger.
1. Stelios Vassiloudis – Rust – Breaks Mix
2. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Forge – Kohra Remix
3. Tigerhook Presents Randall Jones – Beautiful Thang – Bushwacka Remix
4. Science Dept. – Persuasion – Chris Fortier Remix
5. Bedrock – Beautiful Strange – Lost Desert Remix
6. Guy Mantzur & Khen – My Golden Cage – Kasper Koman 6AM Remix
7. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Stand Still – Lopezhouse Remix
8. Emerson, Digweed, Muir – Tracer – Ian O’Donovan Dawn Mix
9. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Raise – Quivver Remix
10. John Digweed & Nick Muir – Satellite – Satoshi Fumi Remix
11. Miles Atmospheric feat: The Apparition – Calling You Out – Josh Wink Paradise Dub
12. Quivver – Don’t Say Anything – Skanna Remix
Disc 4 – JUXTAPOSITION – Robert Babicz
An original album of futuristic electronica and ambient textures.
1. Free Fall
2. Pur Pur
3. Wonderforest
4. Bizzarre Color Bending
5. Walking With Closed Eyes
6. Focus On The Light
7. Resonance
8. Water Mirrors
9. Love Tree
10. Future City
11. World Of Distance
12. Violett Nights
