Anfisa Letyago – Hypnotic EP [Intec]

This is Anfisa Letyago second release on Intec in the space of only a few months. Her last EP released in July picked up support from the likes of Ida Engberg, Pan-Pot, Alan Fitzpatrick as well as Pig&Dan. Anfisa Letyago is a rising star of the Italian techno scene having on numerous occasions had tracks break into Beatports Top 100 Sales Chart. Born in the Siberian region of Russia, she has adopted Naples as her home, and become a regular DJ at many of Italys most prestigious events. Other imprints to have featured her music include an eclectic selection of labels ranging from Spinnin’ to Nervous, and this EP is another fine example of her feel good take on peak time techno.

The opening track Hypnotic has looped vocal textures that combined with the deep chord stabs, are accurate to the mission statement of the tracks title. Mastering you with its groove, the track has a shadowy atmosphere contrasting with the uplifting mood provided by the melodic notation of the pads. You Got To Work is much darker than the first cut up until the powerful breakdown where gospel style vocals fill the track with an overwhelming sense of euphoria. Poignant synths add to the rattling groove of the percussion to create this high-octane cut of hands in the air techno perfect for peak time plays.