Siamese Soundsystem II: A Compilation That Cements a Label on the Rise
Siamese returns with the second instalment of its Soundsystem series, a fifteen-track compilation that draws an ambitious yet coherent sonic map. Far from falling into the fragmentation that often plagues VA projects, this volume holds together as an organic whole — Melodic House & Techno, Afro House, Indie Dance, Bass House and Deep House coexisting without unnecessary friction.
Release Highlights
- NANI (Idd Aziz, Re-Type): Opens with authority. Idd Aziz's distinctive vocal presence — familiar from releases on labels like Stil vor Talent — casts a near-mystical atmosphere over a dense rhythmic foundation in Gb Minor. One of the most fully realised tracks on the set.
- Loco (Gassan, Rvckhimov): The compilation's sole Afro House cut and one of its most refreshing moments. Organic percussion, a groove rooted in C Major, and a daytime energy that provides a welcome contrast to the surrounding material.
- Memoria Bruta (Mike Gannu, Anido): At 6:44, the longest and arguably most ambitious track on the record. A patient build, layered textures in F Major unfolding gradually — designed for that peak moment of openness on the dancefloor.
- Garden Pills (PEATY, dela sur, Gabe Rich): The gateway into the Indie Dance section. Running at 122 BPM in Eb Major, it combines melodic sensitivity with a swing reminiscent of Panorama Bar on a Sunday afternoon.
- SEX (Basti Grub, Dizzy Monroe, HOTDISC): Provocative in name and in sound. Just 3:58 of pure instinct and maximum economy. Basti Grub proves he can operate well outside his usual comfort zone.
- Let Me Feel (Christian Nielsen): The Danish veteran's Bass House contribution is a straight shot of energy, built on an E Major groove that drives relentlessly from bar one.
- Vibrant (Hunter/Game, Hollt, Linn Stern): Closes the melodic section with elegance. Linn Stern's voice lifts an already solid production into near-emotional territory.
Context and Assessment
Siamese demonstrates with this second volume that it is neither a single-genre nor a single-aesthetic label. The consistent BPM range — predominantly 122 to 126 — ensures the compilation works as a continuous set without sacrificing tonal variety. With artists from diverse geographical backgrounds and profiles, Siamese Soundsystem II is a statement of long-term intent.
